Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) Stock Forecast
WCN analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.57 / 5 from 28 analysts
- Price target
- $196.72 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +17.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 21, 2026 EPS estimate $1.52
- 52-week range
- $149.02 – $178.54
WCN analyst ratings
28 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
WCN price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
WCN earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.52 | $1.46 | $1.57 | $1.44 | +5.7% | 24 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.65 | $5.55 | $5.74 | $5.15 | +9.7% | 27 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.20 | $5.98 | $6.52 | $5.65 | +9.8% | 27 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
WCN revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.61B | $2.59B | $2.63B | +6.1% | 21 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $10.05B | $10.00B | $10.09B | +6.2% | 26 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $10.62B | $10.42B | $10.76B | +5.7% | 26 |
WCN EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
WCN revenue: reported and forecast
WCN 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) | $1.51 | $1.51 | $1.52 | $1.52 | $1.52 | +0.9% | 4 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.51 | $5.64 | $5.65 | $5.65 | $5.65 | +2.5% | 6 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.19 | $6.21 | $6.21 | $6.21 | $6.20 | +0.2% | 5 up · 3 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.
WCN earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; WCN beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from WCN
28 analysts cover Waste Connections; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.57 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $196.72, 17.2% above the latest close of $167.90. Analysts expect earnings of $5.65 per share for 2026, +9.7% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $6.20 per share on revenue of $10.6 billion. Waste Connections beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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WCN forecast FAQ
What is Waste Connections's price target?
The average analyst price target for Waste Connections is $196.72, 17.2% above the latest close of $167.90.
Is Waste Connections a buy, hold or sell?
Of 28 analysts covering Waste Connections, 19 rate it a strong buy, 6 a buy, 3 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Waste Connections's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $5.65 per share for 2026 (range $5.55 to $5.74); for 2027 the estimate is $6.20.
What is Waste Connections's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $10.1 billion, growth of 6.2%; for 2027 it is $10.6 billion.
When does Waste Connections report earnings?
Waste Connections is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 21, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $1.52.
Does Waste Connections usually beat earnings estimates?
Waste Connections reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.