WCN Stock: Price, Earnings History and SEC Filings
Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) last traded at $184.08, up 1.16% on the latest session and up 19.6% over the past month. In its most recent reported quarter (Sep 2026) earnings per share were $1.58 against an analyst estimate of $1.52, a beat of 3.9%.
Price data from Yahoo Finance, as of Oct 30, 2026. May be delayed.
WCN earnings history
| Quarter | Reported | EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | $1.58 | $1.52 | +3.95% |
| Jun 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | $1.50 | $1.35 | +11.11% |
| Mar 2026 | Apr 22, 2026 | $1.23 | $1.19 | +3.36% |
| Dec 2025 | Feb 11, 2026 | $1.29 | $1.28 | +0.78% |
WCN beat the analyst EPS estimate in 4 of its last 4 reported quarters. Source: Nasdaq.
How WCN reacts to earnings
Across its last 8 earnings releases, WCN moved 4.0% on average the next session, in either direction. It rose after 6 of 8 reports.
| Report date | Released | Next-session move |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-21 | After close | +9.86% |
| 2026-07-22 | After close | +0.05% |
| 2026-04-22 | After close | +7.91% |
| 2026-02-11 | After close | -8.22% |
| 2025-10-21 | After close | +2.69% |
| 2025-07-23 | After close | +2.07% |
| 2025-04-23 | After close | +0.53% |
| 2025-02-12 | After close | -0.59% |
Based on the dates of earnings-release 8-K filings (SEC EDGAR) and daily closing prices (Yahoo Finance). Past reactions do not predict future ones.
WCN financial history
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Free cash flow | Net margin | Diluted EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9.5B | $1.1B | $1.2B | 11.4% | $4.17 |
| 2024 | $8.9B | $618M | $1.2B | 6.9% | $2.39 |
| 2023 | $8.0B | $763M | $1.2B | 9.5% | $2.95 |
| 2022 | $7.2B | $836M | $1.1B | 11.6% | $3.24 |
| 2021 | $6.2B | $618M | $954M | 10.0% | $2.36 |
| 2020 | $5.4B | $205M | $811M | 3.8% | $0.78 |
| 2019 | $5.4B | $567M | $906M | 10.5% | $2.14 |
| 2018 | $4.9B | $547M | $865M | 11.1% | $2.07 |
Source: annual figures from 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. The year shown is the calendar year the fiscal year ended. Free cash flow is operating cash flow minus capital spending.
Latest SEC filings for WCN
- 10-Q · Oct 22, 2026
- 8-K · Oct 21, 2026Results of operations, Regulation FD disclosure, Financial statements and exhibits
- 8-K · Aug 7, 2026Other events, Financial statements and exhibits
- 8-K · Aug 4, 2026Material agreement, New financial obligation, Financial statements and exhibits
- 424B5 · Jul 29, 2026
- 8-K · Jul 28, 2026Material agreement, Regulation FD disclosure, Financial statements and exhibits
- 424B5 · Jul 27, 2026
- 10-Q · Jul 23, 2026
- 8-K · Jul 22, 2026Results of operations, Regulation FD disclosure, Financial statements and exhibits
- 8-K · May 15, 2026Shareholder vote, Other events, Financial statements and exhibits
Insider filing activity
WCN insiders filed 5 Form 4 reports in the last 90 days. A Form 4 is how directors and executives disclose purchases, sales and grants of company stock. See the individual filings on SEC EDGAR. Many Form 4 filings are routine, such as scheduled sales or option exercises, so check each filing before drawing a conclusion.
Source: SEC EDGAR.
WCN news
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- Is It A Mistake To Buy Republic Services Stock At A High?Oct 26, 2026 · trefis.com
- WCN Stock Gains 11% After Reporting Q3 Earnings & Revenue BeatOct 26, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- WCN Q3 deep dive: margin expansion and sustainability initiatives drive optimism for 2027Oct 23, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Steady On Strong Jobs And PMI FocusOct 23, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
About Waste Connections, Inc.
Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) is a US-listed public company on NYSE. The SEC classifies its business as Refuse Systems. It is incorporated in Ontario Canada. Its fiscal year ends in December.