Dividend history
Waste Connections Inc
WCN.TO
Recent payments
$0.4900CAD
Ex: Aug 6, 2026
Pay: Aug 20
$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
$0.4520CAD
Ex: Feb 27, 2025
Pay: Mar 13
$0.4390CAD
Ex: Nov 7, 2024
Pay: Nov 21
$0.3930CAD
Ex: Aug 7, 2024
Pay: Aug 22
$0.3890CAD
Ex: May 7, 2024
Pay: May 23
$0.3850CAD
Ex: Feb 27, 2024
Pay: Mar 13
$0.3900CAD
Ex: Nov 7, 2023
Pay: Nov 28
A payment is coming up in just 7 days.
Waste Connections Inc (WCN.TO) will pay a dividend of CA$0.49 on August 20, 2026. To qualify for this dividend, you needed to own shares before the ex-dividend date on August 6, 2026.
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Waste Connections Inc
WCN.TO
WCN.TO
Waste Connections Inc
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Market cap
$58.45B
P/E
40.3x
Div. yield
0.59%
Div. / share
$1.36
52W high
$259.53
52W low
$203.03
1W change
+0.03%
Beta
0.48
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering WCN
Wall Street analysts forecast WCN stock price to rise 10.0% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
Moderately BullishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$253.61
+10.0% Upside
Current Price
C$230.52
Last close
Analyst ratings and price targets are updated periodically. Not financial advice.
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Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on WCN's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
22.3%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
26.0%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
+28.6%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$255.28
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1σ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$238.50 | C$220.87 – C$257.53 |
| 60 trading days | C$246.75 | C$221.35 – C$275.05 |
| 90 trading days | C$255.28 | C$223.49 – C$291.60 |
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.
Investor takeaway: For Canadian retail investors, this dividend is a great opportunity, especially if you hold your shares in registered accounts like a TFSA or RRSP, as it allows for tax-efficient growth.
Dividend Details
Waste Connections has a market cap of CA$58,454.63 million and a trailing yield of 0.59%.
Upcoming Dividend Payment
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Waste Connections Inc will distribute a dividend of CA$0.49 on August 20, 2026. This is part of the company's regular quarterly dividend schedule. Remember, if you bought shares on or after August 6, 2026, you won’t receive this upcoming dividend.
Dividend History
Waste Connections has a strong history of dividend payments, with 11 payments over the past three years and six increases. The previous dividend was CA$0.494, showing a slight change in the upcoming payment.
Dividend calendar
| Ticker | WCN.TO |
| Amount | CA$0.49 |
| Ex-dividend | 2026-08-06 |
| Record | 2026-08-06 |
| Payment | 2026-08-20 |
| Declared | 2026-07-22 |
| Trailing yield | 0.59% |
| Stock page | WCN.TO dividend history |
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