Waste Connections is the third-largest non-hazardous solid waste services company in North America. The company provides collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal of solid waste in secondary markets across North America. It is a leading provider of non-hazardous E&P, waste treatment, recovery, and disposal services in a few of the natural resource producing areas in the U.S.
Waste Connections serves customers in 43 states in the U.S. and six provinces across Canada. It is a leading provider of waste services in most of the markets it serves. The company focuses on secondary and rural markets and also niche markets, like E&P waste treatment and disposal services.
Waste Connections owns 311 solid waste collection operations, 132 transfer stations, 57 MSW landfills, 12 E&P waste landfills, 13 non-MSW landfills, 68 recycling operations, four intermodal operations, 23 E&P liquid waste injection wells, and 19 E&P waste treatment and oil recovery facilities.
Stock Chart & Metrics
- Ticker: TSE:wcn
- Sector: Industrials
- Industry: Waste Management
- Market Cap: 58.01B
- Market Cap Group: Large Cap
- P/E: 56.53
- Dividend Yield: 0.68%
- Grade: B
- Dividend Aristocrat: YES
- Chowder Score: Members Only
- Revenue Growth: Members Only
- Dividend Growth: Members Only
- Dividend Growth Fit: 7/10
- Dividend Income Fit: 2/10
Competitors
The competitive landscape is important as they compete for the same business. Below is the list of competitors in the same industry. While not displayed, a number of metrics you can also use to evaluate your picks are the Chowder Score, the Relative Strength Index (RSI), the Graham Number, and the Piotroski F-Score.
| Ticker | Ticker | Company | Market Cap | P/E | Yield | Aristocrat | Graph | SectorID | IndustryID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WM | NYSE:WM | Waste Management | 83.43 | 36.69 | 1.44 | NO | 1 | 9 | 110 |
| WCN | TSE:WCN | Waste Connections | 58.01 | 56.53 | 0.68 | YES | 1 | 9 | 110 |
| RSG | NYSE:RSG | Republic Services, Inc. | 57.95 | 33.69 | 1.16 | NO | 1 | 9 | 110 |
| GFL | TSE:GFL | GFL Environment | 17.43 | 0.00 | 0.15 | NO | 1 | 1 | 110 |
Waste Connections - FAQ
What is the stock ticker for Waste Connections?
The stock ticker for Waste Connections is TSE:wcn.
Is Waste Connections a good stock to buy?
You need to consider your investment strategy and how TSE:wcn can fit in your portfolio.
The current dividend income score of 2/10 and dividend growth score of 7/10. Those 2 metrics together should help you decide the fit for your portfolio. Be it for income or for growth.
Is Waste Connections a Buy, Sell or Hold?
The Dividend Snapshot Opportunity Score of 52 out of 100.
The score reflects the strength of a buy signal but it does not show a sell signal if it's low. The higher the better.
A sell signal is more difficult as it often relies on the reason you bought the stock in the first place.
How can I buy stocks for Waste Connections?
You can easily buy the WCN stock with an online trading platform.
Just make sure the stock fits your risk profile and investment goals.