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GFL Environmental Announces Appointment of Allen Gransch as Chief Operating Officer

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GFL Environmental has appointed Allen Gransch as its new Chief Operating Officer.

GFL Environmental Holdings Inc has announced the appointment of Allen Gransch as Chief Operating Officer. This leadership change aims to enhance the company's operational strategies and improve service delivery in the environmental sector. As of the last close, GFL's stock was priced at C$60.28, reflecting a 0.91% decline on the day of the announcement.

Investor takeaway: The appointment of a new COO may signal a shift in operational focus for GFL Environmental.

Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc

GFL.TO

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GFL.TO

Gfl Environmental Holdings Inc

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↑ $14.39 (28.81%)
120 day period
$46.24$55.30$64.35May 12Aug 7Nov 2

Market cap

$22.77B

Div. yield

0.10%

Div. / share

$0.06

52W high

$65.60

52W low

$46.08

1W change

+0.55%

Beta

0.51

Analyst Price Targets

Based on analyst covering GFL · as of Nov 2, 2026

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Wall Street analysts forecast GFL stock price to rise 13.8% over the next 12 months.

Consensus

Moderately Bullish

Based on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)

Avg. Target

C$73.25

+13.8% Upside

Previously C$72.50 on Oct 27, 2026

Current Price

C$64.35

Last close

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Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.

Wealth Awesome Price Forecast

WA Model

Statistical 90-day price range based on GFL's historical volatility

HistoricalForecast68%95%
C$50.56C$61.86C$73.16C$84.45C$95.75C$107.04TodayJun 24Aug 28Nov 2Dec 15Jan 28Mar 12

30-Day Vol

27.7%

Annualized

90-Day Vol

30.5%

Annualized

Trend (90d)

+41.5%

Annualized drift

90d Mean

C$74.64

Expected price

HorizonExpected68% Range (1σ)
30 trading daysC$67.61C$61.45 – C$74.39
60 trading daysC$71.04C$62.06 – C$81.32
90 trading daysC$74.64C$63.26 – C$88.08

Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ±1σ, 95% band = ±2σ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

GFL's stock closed at C$60.28, down 0.91% on the announcement day.

The latest trading volume was 181,359 shares, significantly lower than the 20-day average of 869,854 shares.

Bull case

Gransch brings extensive experience in operations, which could lead to improved efficiencies and growth opportunities for GFL.

Bear case

Despite the new leadership, the company faces challenges with a negative profit margin and return on equity, which may hinder progress.

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Published: October 8, 2026
Last Updated: October 9, 2026

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