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Waste Connections (WCN) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Feb 18, 2026
After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2025 (Q4)
Consensus EPS Forecast
1.29
Last Year’s EPS
1.18
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 15 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q3 2025
Earnings Call Date:Oct 21, 2025|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, strategic M&A activity, and improvements in sustainability and technology. However, the company faces challenges from commodity price declines, volume decreases, and economic uncertainty.
Company Guidance
In the third quarter of 2025, Waste Connections, Inc. surpassed expectations with strong financial results driven by effective execution, reducing employee turnover, and achieving record low safety incident rates. Adjusted EBITDA margins reached 33.8%, reflecting a solid waste margin expansion of approximately 80 basis points. Revenue for the quarter was $2.458 billion, a 5.1% increase year-over-year, with core pricing at 6.3% and volumes down by 2.7%. The company highlighted a robust acquisition strategy, contributing about $300 million in annualized revenues year-to-date, and announced an 11.1% increase in its quarterly cash dividend. The company also emphasized its progress toward sustainability targets, including a 19% reduction in emissions and improved employee engagement. Looking forward, Waste Connections anticipates mid-single-digit revenue growth in 2026, driven by price-led organic growth in solid waste and benefits from 2025 acquisitions.
Strong EBITDA Margins
Adjusted EBITDA margins reached 33.8%, with underlying solid waste margin expansion of approximately 80 basis points.
M&A Activity and Revenue Growth
Acquisitions accounted for approximately $300 million in annualized revenues. Notable wins include two of the largest private companies in Florida.
Dividend Increase
The Board authorized an 11.1% increase to the regular quarterly cash dividend, marking the 15th consecutive annual double-digit increase.
Sustainability Achievements
Achieved a 19% reduction in emissions and improved safety incident rates, now down over 25% to historic lows.
Positive Free Cash Flow
Year-to-date adjusted free cash flow of $1.084 billion, on track for the full year outlook of $1.3 billion.
Technological Advancements
Investments in technology to enhance efficiency and customer experience, with early benefits in pricing retention.

Waste Connections (WCN) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

The upcoming earnings date is based on a company’s previous reporting, and may be updated when the actual date is announced

WCN Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
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Feb 18, 2026
2025 (Q4)
1.29 / -
1.178
Oct 21, 2025
2025 (Q3)
1.37 / 1.44
1.3357.75% (+0.10)
Jul 23, 2025
2025 (Q2)
1.23 / 1.25
1.2232.57% (+0.03)
Apr 23, 2025
2025 (Q1)
1.09 / 1.12
1.01810.04% (+0.10)
Feb 12, 2025
2024 (Q4)
1.21 / 1.18
1.0759.63% (+0.10)
Oct 23, 2024
2024 (Q3)
1.28 / 1.34
1.15515.65% (+0.18)
Jul 24, 2024
2024 (Q2)
1.14 / 1.22
0.97325.68% (+0.25)
Apr 24, 2024
2024 (Q1)
0.97 / 1.02
0.86517.67% (+0.15)
Feb 13, 2024
2023 (Q4)
1.04 / 1.07
0.85525.73% (+0.22)
Oct 25, 2023
2023 (Q3)
1.10 / 1.15
1.0787.09% (+0.08)
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WCN Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Oct 21, 2025
$173.80$178.47+2.69%
Jul 23, 2025
$184.12$187.92+2.06%
Apr 23, 2025
$195.04$196.08+0.53%
Feb 12, 2025
$189.04$187.92-0.59%
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.

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Waste Connections (WCN) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 18, 2026, After Close (Confirmed).
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          WCN EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 1.29.

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