Waste Connections

WCN

Market cap $43.3B

WCN has outpaced its industry in the past month, but the bigger reason why investors may want to hold on to the stock lies deeper in its growth story.

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) today announced that it will report financial results for the second quarter of 2026 after the close of the stock market on July 22, 2026. The Company will be hosting an investor conference call related to this release on July 23rd at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time.A live audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed by visiting investors.wasteconnections.com and selecting "Events & Presen.

Waste Connections benefits from waste market growth, customer expansion and rising efficiency, but seasonality, competition and liquidity risks persist.

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Waste Connections (WCN) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Waste Connections benefits from pricing gains, AI-driven tools and acquisitions, as steady revenue growth supports long-term expansion.

Many investors keep a close eye on insider transactions, as they can often give a decent read surrounding the longer-term picture.

TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) (“Waste Connections” or the “Company”) today announced the results of its annual meeting of shareholders (the “Meeting”). All eight director nominees in the Company's 2026 management information circular and proxy statement (the “Proxy Statement”) were nominated and elected as directors of the Company at the Meeting. Each director will serve until the close of the next annual meeting of shareholders or until his or her earlier re.