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Casella Waste Systems (CWST)
NASDAQ:CWST
CWST Analyst Ratings
Strong Buy
6 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
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CWST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$117.29
▲(19.09% Upside)
| Highest Price Target$140.00 | Average Price Target$117.29 | Lowest Price Target$95.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
J.P. Morgan
$112
Hold
13.72%
Upside
Initiated
12/11/25
Goldman Sachs
$111
Buy
12.70%
Upside
Reiterated
12/03/25
Casella Waste: Strong Growth Potential and Profitability with Strategic InitiativesWe hosted Edmond “Ned” Helgeson, EVP and Chief Financial O ffi cer at our Conference today. The discussion pointed to a (i) a positive margin trajectory in the Mid-Atlantic from here, (ii) meaningful runway for M&A in CWST’s existing markets, and (iii) continued focus on risks mitigation strategies (i.e. limiting recycling and land fi ll gas commodity exposure). Key takeaways follow. Key takeaways Strategic positioning CWST views itself as a pure-play solid waste provider in context of industry peers n that have diversi fi ed into other adjacencies.
UBS
$135→$140
Buy
42.15%
Upside
Reiterated
11/03/25
TD Cowen
$125
Buy
26.92%
Upside
Reiterated
11/03/25
William Blair
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
11/03/25
Buy Rating Affirmed for Casella Waste: Strong Performance and Future Growth PotentialWe expect more details on the multiyear synergy opportunity (which could easily exceed $5 million) next quarter, but believe this update is a good starting point for quelling investor fears that these issues would persist.
Barclays
$88→$95
Hold
-3.54%
Downside
Upgraded
11/03/25
Stifel Nicolaus
$113
Buy
14.73%
Upside
Reiterated
10/31/25
Raymond James
$125
Buy
26.92%
Upside
Reiterated
10/06/25
Jefferies
$118→$115.11
Hold
16.87%
Upside
Reiterated
08/04/25
Bank of America Securities
―
Sell
―
Reiterated
08/01/25
Deutsche Bank
$114→$107
Hold
8.64%
Upside
Reiterated
01/29/25
Analyst Type
Any
Ranks
Any
Analyst Rating
Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Action
Any
J.P. Morgan
$112
Hold
13.72%
Upside
Initiated
12/11/25
Goldman Sachs
$111
Buy
12.70%
Upside
Reiterated
12/03/25
Casella Waste: Strong Growth Potential and Profitability with Strategic InitiativesWe hosted Edmond “Ned” Helgeson, EVP and Chief Financial O ffi cer at our Conference today. The discussion pointed to a (i) a positive margin trajectory in the Mid-Atlantic from here, (ii) meaningful runway for M&A in CWST’s existing markets, and (iii) continued focus on risks mitigation strategies (i.e. limiting recycling and land fi ll gas commodity exposure). Key takeaways follow. Key takeaways Strategic positioning CWST views itself as a pure-play solid waste provider in context of industry peers n that have diversi fi ed into other adjacencies.
UBS
$135→$140
Buy
42.15%
Upside
Reiterated
11/03/25
TD Cowen
$125
Buy
26.92%
Upside
Reiterated
11/03/25
William Blair
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
11/03/25
Buy Rating Affirmed for Casella Waste: Strong Performance and Future Growth PotentialWe expect more details on the multiyear synergy opportunity (which could easily exceed $5 million) next quarter, but believe this update is a good starting point for quelling investor fears that these issues would persist.
Barclays
$88→$95
Hold
-3.54%
Downside
Upgraded
11/03/25
Stifel Nicolaus
$113
Buy
14.73%
Upside
Reiterated
10/31/25
Raymond James
$125
Buy
26.92%
Upside
Reiterated
10/06/25
Jefferies
$118→$115.11
Hold
16.87%
Upside
Reiterated
08/04/25
Bank of America Securities
―
Sell
―
Reiterated
08/01/25
Deutsche Bank
$114→$107
Hold
8.64%
Upside
Reiterated
01/29/25
Best Analysts Covering Casella Waste
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
22/40 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+0.24%
reiterated a xxx
rating 3 months ago
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trades and holding each position for 1 Month would result in 55.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +0.24% per trade.
3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
24/40 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+3.30%
reiterated a xxx
rating 3 months ago
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trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 60.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +3.30% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
31/40 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+19.19%
reiterated a buy rating 3 months ago
Copying Patrick Brown's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 77.50% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +19.19% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
33/40 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+37.67%
reiterated a xxx
rating 3 months ago
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trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 82.50% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +37.67% per trade.
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CWST Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Aug 25
Sep 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Strong Buy
0
0
1
2
2
Buy
9
7
8
8
8
Hold
7
6
6
4
5
Sell
1
2
2
1
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
17
15
17
15
15
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
CWST Financial Forecast
CWST Stock Forecast FAQ
What is CWST’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Casella Waste Systems’s 12-month average price target is 117.29.
What is CWST’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Casella Waste Systems has 19.09% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
Head over to our Expert Center to see a list of the top 100 Wall Street analysts and follow the analysts of your choice. Visit their profiles for more details about their stock ratings and see how they perform on a stock-by-stock basis.
Is CWST a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Casella Waste Systems has a consensus rating of Strong Buy which is based on 6 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Casella Waste Systems’s price target?
The average price target for Casella Waste Systems is 117.29. This is based on 8 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $140.00 ,the lowest forecast is $95.00. The average price target represents 19.09% Increase from the current price of $98.49.
The highest analyst price target is $140.00 ,the lowest forecast is $95.00. The average price target represents 19.09% Increase from the current price of $98.49.
What do analysts say about Casella Waste Systems?
Casella Waste Systems’s analyst rating consensus is a Strong Buy. This is based on the ratings of 8 Wall Streets Analysts.
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