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Casella Waste Announces Leadership Transition with New CEO

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  • John Casella will transition from CEO to Executive Chairman on January 1, 2026.
  • Edmond Coletta will succeed John Casella as CEO, continuing the company’s strategic focus.
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Casella Waste Announces Leadership Transition with New CEO

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Casella Waste ( (CWST) ) has shared an update.

On August 1, 2025, Casella Waste Systems announced a leadership transition with John W. Casella stepping down as CEO to become Executive Chairman, effective January 1, 2026. Edmond R. Coletta, the current President, will succeed him as CEO and join the Board as a Class II director. This transition marks a significant change in the company’s leadership, with Mr. Casella having been a pivotal figure in the company’s growth over the past 50 years. The appointment of Mr. Coletta, who has been with the company since 2004 and held various leadership roles, is expected to continue the company’s strategic development and commitment to sustainability and innovation.

The most recent analyst rating on (CWST) stock is a Hold with a $107.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Casella Waste stock, see the CWST Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on CWST Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, CWST is a Neutral.

Casella Waste’s overall score is driven by strong financial performance and positive earnings call highlights. However, bearish technical indicators and an extremely high P/E ratio suggest caution. The company’s strategic acquisitions and financial maneuvers are positive, but challenges in cost management and valuation concerns weigh on the score.

To see Spark’s full report on CWST stock, click here.

More about Casella Waste

Casella Waste Systems, Inc., headquartered in Rutland, Vermont, operates in the solid waste management industry, providing services such as waste collection, disposal, transfer, recycling, and organics services primarily in the eastern United States. The company focuses on resource management solutions for residential, commercial, municipal, institutional, and industrial customers.

Average Trading Volume: 446,394

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: $6.3B

For detailed information about CWST stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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