Upgraded earnings forecasts and oversold signals raise questions about Waste Connections' investment appeal.
Waste Connections Inc has seen upgraded earnings forecasts, prompting discussions on whether these changes might influence its investment case. The stock also shows oversold signals, which could indicate a potential rebound. As of the last close, Waste Connections was priced at C$219.48, reflecting a 1-day increase of 0.72%, a 1-week gain of 1.00%, but a 1-month decline of 3.01% and a year-to-date drop of 6.86%.
Investor takeaway: Investors should monitor Waste Connections for further developments regarding its earnings outlook and market performance.
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Waste Connections Inc
WCN.TO
WCN.TO
Waste Connections Inc
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$55.27B
P/E
38.4x
Div. yield
0.62%
Div. / share
$1.36
52W high
$249.31
52W low
$203.03
1W change
+1.00%
Beta
0.48
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering WCN · as of Oct 8, 2026
Wall Street analysts forecast WCN stock price to rise 19.3% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
BullishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$263.95
+19.3% Upside
Previously C$263.88 on Oct 7, 2026
Current Price
C$221.28
Last close
Targets are snapshotted when they change. Unchanged figures keep their original date. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on WCN's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
15.0%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
20.9%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
-37.4%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$193.58
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$211.63 | C$200.98 – C$222.85 |
| 60 trading days | C$202.41 | C$188.15 – C$217.74 |
| 90 trading days | C$193.58 | C$177.02 – C$211.69 |
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.
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Waste Connections Last Close at C$219.48 with 158,732 Shares Traded
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The recent trading volume is 0.79 times the 20-day average, reflecting lower investor activity.
Bull case
The upgraded earnings forecasts suggest that Waste Connections could improve its financial performance, which may attract more investor interest.
Bear case
Despite the positive upgrades, Waste Connections has seen its stock price decline over the past month, indicating ongoing challenges that investors should consider.
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