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Waste Connections

Waste Connections is the third-largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste and recycling services in the North America, operating 103 active landfills (9 are exploration and production waste landfills and 16 are nonmunicipal waste landfills), 157 transfer stations, and 81 recycling operations. The firm serves residential, commercial, industrial, and energy end markets. Waste Connections entered the Canadian market with its 2016 merger with Progressive Waste. In 2023, 12% of consolidated revenue was generated from the firm's Canadian segment.

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Scotiabank analyst Konark Gupta maintains Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $196 to $192.

Scotiabank Maintains Sector Perform on Waste Connections, Lowers Price Target to $192

Jefferies analyst Stephanie Moore maintains Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $225 to $210.

Jefferies Maintains Buy on Waste Connections, Lowers Price Target to $210

Oppenheimer analyst Noah Kaye maintains Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $192 to $195.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Waste Connections, Raises Price Target to $195

Morgan Stanley analyst Toni Kaplan maintains Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $206 to $214.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Overweight on Waste Connections, Raises Price Target to $214

Stifel analyst Brian Butler maintains Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $205 to $212.

Stifel Maintains Buy on Waste Connections, Raises Price Target to $212

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<li>Raymond James cut Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) price target from $208 to $205. Raymond James analyst Patrick Tyler Brown maintained a Strong Buy rating. Waste Connections shares closed at $178.56 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WCN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Raymond James analyst Patrick Tyler Brown maintains Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Strong Buy and lowers the price target from $208 to $205.

Raymond James Maintains Strong Buy on Waste Connections, Lowers Price Target to $205

RBC Capital analyst Sabahat Khan maintains Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $199 to $201.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Waste Connections, Raises Price Target to $201

JP Morgan analyst Stephanie Yee maintains Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $198 to $197.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Waste Connections, Lowers Price Target to $197

Oppenheimer analyst Noah Kaye maintains Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $194 to $192.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Waste Connections, Lowers Price Target to $192

Stifel analyst Brian Butler reiterates Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $200 to $205.

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Stifel Reiterates Buy on Waste Connections, Raises Price Target to $205

BMO Capital analyst Devin Dodge maintains Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $198 to $196.

BMO Capital Maintains Outperform on Waste Connections, Lowers Price Target to $196

Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common shares and approved a 10.5% increase in the dividend. The regular quarterly cash dividend, which increases to $0.315 U.S. per common share of the Company from $0.285 U.S. per common share of the Company, will be paid on November 21, 2024 to shareholders of record on the close of business on November 7, 2024. The Board intends to review the quarterly dividend each October, with a long-term objective of increasing the amount of the dividend.

Dividends

Waste Connections Announces 10.5% Increase In Quarterly Dividend From $0.285 To $0.315 Per Share

Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.35 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.30 by 3.85 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.338 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.296 billion by 1.84 percent. This is a 13.22 percent increase over sales of $2.065 billion the same period last year.

Earnings Beats

Waste Connections Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $1.35 Beats $1.30 Estimate, Sales $2.338B Beat $2.296B Estimate

Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) raises FY2024 sales outlook from $8.85 billion to $8.90 billion.

Guidance

Waste Connections Raises FY2024 Sales Guidance from $8.85B to $8.90B (Est. 8.867B)

Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2024-10-23. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.
Analysts expect Waste Connections to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.30.
The announcement from Waste Connections is eagerly anticipated, with investors seeking news of surpassing estimates and favorable guidance for the next quarter.
It's worth noting for new investors that guidance can be a key determinant of stock price movements.
<h3>Overview of Past Earnings</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.07, leading to a 2.35% drop in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Waste Connections's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
<th>Q3 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.17</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>1.08</td>
<td>1.14</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.24</td>
<td>1.04</td>
<td>1.11</td>
<td>1.17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
<td>-1.0%</td>
<td>5.0%</td>
<td>-7.000000000000001%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729605747_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Waste Connections Share Price Analysis</h3>
Shares of Waste Connections were trading at $181.7 as of October 21. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 31.69%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WCN/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Waste Connections visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings Outlook For Waste Connections

Oppenheimer analyst Noah Kaye maintains Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $191 to $194.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Waste Connections, Raises Price Target to $194

Scotiabank analyst Konark Gupta reinstates Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Sector Perform and announces $196 price target.

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Scotiabank Reinstates Sector Perform on Waste Connections, Announces $196 Price Target

TD Cowen analyst James Schumm maintains Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $185 to $200.

TD Cowen Maintains Buy on Waste Connections, Raises Price Target to $200

BMO Capital analyst Devin Dodge maintains Waste Connections (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WCN#NYSE">WCN</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $196 to $198.

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