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Waste Connections Inc (WCN.TO) has paid dividends for 3+ years

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Dividend history

Waste Connections Inc

WCN.TO

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$0.000$0.247$0.4942023-08-15: $0.34302023-11-07: $0.39002024-02-27: $0.38502024-05-07: $0.38902024-08-07: $0.39302024-11-07: $0.43902025-02-27: $0.45202025-05-07: $0.43402025-08-06: $0.43402025-11-05: $0.49402026-08-06: $0.4900Aug 23Nov 24Aug 26

Recent payments

$0.4900CAD

Ex: Aug 6, 2026

Pay: Aug 20

Quarterly

$0.4940CAD

Ex: Nov 5, 2025

Pay: Nov 20

$0.4340CAD

Ex: Aug 6, 2025

Pay: Aug 21

$0.4340CAD

Ex: May 7, 2025

Pay: May 22

Quarterly

$0.4520CAD

Ex: Feb 27, 2025

Pay: Mar 13

Quarterly

$0.4390CAD

Ex: Nov 7, 2024

Pay: Nov 21

Quarterly

$0.3930CAD

Ex: Aug 7, 2024

Pay: Aug 22

Quarterly

$0.3890CAD

Ex: May 7, 2024

Pay: May 23

Quarterly

$0.3850CAD

Ex: Feb 27, 2024

Pay: Mar 13

Quarterly

$0.3900CAD

Ex: Nov 7, 2023

Pay: Nov 28

Quarterly

Waste Connections Inc has a solid history of paying dividends consistently over the past three years.

Waste Connections Inc (WCN.TO) is a notable player in the industrial sector, and it has made 11 dividend payments in about three years. This shows the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders through regular dividends.

Investor takeaway: Waste Connections Inc has kept up a steady dividend payment streak, which reflects its operational stability and dedication to shareholder returns.

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Waste Connections Inc

WCN.TO

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WCN.TO

Waste Connections Inc

Source:WealthAwesomeWealthAwesome
$11.99 (5.45%)
120 day period
$205.74$225.68$245.62Feb 17May 13Aug 7

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Market cap

$58.49B

P/E

40.3x

Div. yield

0.58%

Div. / share

$1.36

52W high

$260.62

52W low

$203.03

1W change

-1.18%

Beta

0.48

Analyst Price Targets

Based on analyst covering WCN

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Wall Street analysts forecast WCN stock price to rise 9.3% over the next 12 months.

Consensus

Moderately Bullish

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

Avg. Target

C$253.72

+9.3% Upside

Current Price

C$232.06

Last close

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Analyst ratings and price targets are updated periodically. Not financial advice.

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Wealth Awesome Price Forecast

WA Model

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

HistoricalForecast68%95%
C$199.57C$233.51C$267.46C$301.40C$335.34C$369.29TodayMar 31Jun 4Aug 7Sep 19Nov 2Dec 15

30-Day Vol

22.3%

Annualized

90-Day Vol

26.2%

Annualized

Trend (90d)

+47.1%

Annualized drift

90d Mean

C$274.62

Expected price

HorizonExpected68% Range (1σ)
30 trading daysC$245.46C$227.27C$265.10
60 trading daysC$259.63C$232.85C$289.49
90 trading daysC$274.62C$240.34C$313.78

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.

11 Payments and 6 Raises in 3 Years

In the last three years, Waste Connections has issued 11 dividend payments, with six increases in the dividend amount. This highlights the company’s strong commitment to enhancing shareholder value.

Dividend Payment History

Waste Connections Inc has consistently paid dividends for over three years, totaling 11 payments. The company has also raised its dividend six times during this period, indicating a positive trend in its financial health and commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The latest dividend payment of CA$0.49 CAD was declared on July 22, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of August 6, 2026, and a payment date set for August 20, 2026.

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Dividend Growth

The growth in Waste Connections' dividends is impressive, reflecting the company's ability to generate steady cash flow and profitability. The increase in dividend amounts over the years is a good sign for investors seeking reliable income streams. The previous dividend amount was CA$0.494, showing the company's commitment to enhancing shareholder returns.

Dividend calendar

TickerWCN.TO
AmountCA$0.49
Ex-dividend2026-08-06
Record2026-08-06
Payment2026-08-20
Declared2026-07-22
Trailing yield0.58%
Stock pageWCN.TO dividend history

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Published: August 10, 2026
Last Updated: August 10, 2026

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