Waste Connections Stock - Weekly review and sector comparison
Published on 06/19/2026 at 17:44 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Edited by ad hoc news Sector & Peer-Group Desk. Verified prior to publication on 06/19/2026, 17:42 CET. Details in the imprint.
Waste Connections (CA9628791027) remains a steady name in the North American waste-management sector as the week draws to a close. With no fresh company-specific headlines from major wires or investor relations, the focus shifts to how the stock stacks up against peers over the past few sessions.
All news and data on Waste Connections stock
Key figures, regulatory filings and recent headlines on Waste Connections stock are bundled on the dedicated ISIN page and on the company’s own investor-relations site.
How the shares performed this week
Waste Connections shares ended regular trading on 06/18/2026 at $154.03 on the New York Stock Exchange, according to MarketBeat data, with only a 0.04% move on the day. MarketBeat quote overview
The modest daily change comes after a period of relative stability in the stock following the company’s first-quarter earnings release on 04/24/2026, where management reiterated its focus on pricing and free cash flow generation. Company news archive
Peer-group comparison at week’s end
In the broader peer group, names such as Republic Services and Waste Management also traded in a narrow range over recent sessions, leaving the sector roughly flat over the week on a price basis. MarketWatch sector snapshot
Against this backdrop, Waste Connections stock continues to trade at a premium valuation versus some smaller rivals, reflecting its focus on secondary and exclusive markets and a track record of integrating acquired routes and facilities.
The business behind the ticker
Waste Connections generates revenue primarily from solid waste collection, transfer, disposal and recycling services across the United States and Canada. The company concentrates on secondary and rural markets, often with exclusive or franchise arrangements, which can support pricing power and more predictable cash flows.
Where the stock trades today
Waste Connections shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange at $154.03 as of 06/18/2026, 15:59 Eastern Time.
Key facts on Waste Connections stock
- Company: Waste Connections Inc.
- ISIN: CA9628791027
- WKN: A2AFNR
- Ticker: WCN
- Venue: NYSE
- Price (as of 06/18/2026, 15:59 ET): 154.03 USD
- Market cap: 39,000,000,000 USD (as of 06/18/2026)
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Environmental & Facilities Services
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: 07/24/2026
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