Casella Waste ( (CWST) ) is experiencing volatility. Read on for a possible explanation for the stock’s unusual movement.
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Casella Waste shares came under pressure as investors weighed the company’s aggressive expansion plans and future earnings outlook amid a choppy market for waste services. The company has been on an acquisition drive, which can raise questions about integration risks and near‑term costs.
Casella now forecasts fiscal 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $455–465 million and adjusted free cash flow of $195–205 million. It completed nine deals in 2025 plus the Mountain State Waste purchase on Jan. 1, 2026, adding about $145 million in annualized revenue and highlighting a still‑robust pipeline of potential acquisitions.
More about Casella Waste
YTD Price Performance: 4.49%
Average Trading Volume: 904,582
Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy
Current Market Cap: $6.6B
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