Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) Stock Forecast
CWST analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.27 / 5 from 11 analysts
- Price target
- $108.40 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +23.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 9, 2026 EPS estimate $0.36
- 52-week range
- $74.97 – $107.34
CWST analyst ratings
11 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CWST price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CWST earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.38 | $0.19 | $0.49 | $0.42 | −9.8% | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.24 | $0.98 | $1.45 | $1.27 | −2.0% | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.44 | $0.74 | $2.01 | $1.24 | +15.4% | 11 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CWST revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $563.6M | $555.2M | $585.3M | +16.1% | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.10B | $2.10B | $2.12B | +14.5% | 10 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $2.26B | $2.22B | $2.31B | +7.4% | 10 |
CWST EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CWST revenue: reported and forecast
CWST EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.40 | $0.39 | $0.39 | $0.38 | $0.38 | −4.5% | 1 up · 5 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.16 | $1.24 | $1.26 | $1.26 | $1.24 | +7.5% | 2 up · 3 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $1.51 | $1.47 | $1.47 | $1.47 | $1.44 | −4.7% | 1 up · 4 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CWST earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CWST beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from CWST
11 analysts cover Casella Waste Systems; their consensus rating is buy (4.27 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $108.40, 23.2% above the latest close of $88.00. Analysts expect earnings of $1.24 per share for 2026, −2.0% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $1.44 per share on revenue of $2.3 billion. Casella Waste Systems beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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CWST forecast FAQ
What is Casella Waste Systems's price target?
The average analyst price target for Casella Waste Systems is $108.40, 23.2% above the latest close of $88.00.
Is Casella Waste Systems a buy, hold or sell?
Of 11 analysts covering Casella Waste Systems, 7 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 2 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Casella Waste Systems's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.24 per share for 2026 (range $0.98 to $1.45); for 2027 the estimate is $1.44.
What is Casella Waste Systems's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $2.1 billion, growth of 14.5%; for 2027 it is $2.3 billion.
When does Casella Waste Systems report earnings?
Casella Waste Systems is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 9, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.36.
Does Casella Waste Systems usually beat earnings estimates?
Casella Waste Systems reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.