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Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) is an integrated solid waste services company whose news flow centers on financial performance, capital allocation and operational developments in non-hazardous waste management. Company press releases highlight its role in providing non-hazardous waste collection, transfer and disposal services, including by rail, as well as resource recovery primarily through recycling and renewable fuels generation. Waste Connections serves approximately nine million residential, commercial and industrial customers across 46 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces, making its updates relevant to investors following the North American waste management sector.
On this page, readers can follow WCN news related to quarterly earnings results, updated financial outlooks and conference call schedules. Recent releases have detailed revenue, net income, adjusted net income and adjusted EBITDA, along with commentary on solid waste core pricing, margin trends and acquisition activity. The company also announces regular quarterly cash dividends, dividend increases and renewals of its normal course issuer bid for share repurchases, providing insight into its capital return policies.
Waste Connections’ news coverage additionally includes information on senior notes offerings, including the pricing and intended use of proceeds to repay borrowings under its revolving credit facility. Updates on ESG-related initiatives, such as efforts to reduce emissions, increase resource recovery of recyclable commodities and clean energy fuels, and improve safety and employee engagement, are also described in company communications.
Investors and observers can use this WCN news feed to monitor scheduled earnings release dates, dividend declarations, share repurchase authorizations, debt offerings and other material events disclosed through press releases and regulatory filings. Regular review of these items helps provide context on Waste Connections’ operating performance, financial position and strategic priorities within the non-hazardous solid waste services industry.
Waste Connections (TSX/NYSE: WCN) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 U.S. per common share. The dividend will be paid on May 21, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 6, 2026. The Board will review the quarterly dividend each October with a long-term objective to increase the dividend.
Dividend payments use U.S. dollars for DTC-held shares and Canadian dollars for CDS or certain registered Canadian residents, with CAD conversion based on the Bank of Canada daily average exchange rate on May 6, 2026.
Waste Connections (TSX/NYSE: WCN) reported Q1 2026 results with revenue $2.371 billion (up 6.4% YoY) and adjusted EBITDA $769.5 million (up 8.0% YoY). Adjusted EBITDA margin was 32.5%. GAAP net income was $219.3 million ($0.86 diluted); adjusted net income was $314.9 million ($1.23 diluted). Year-to-date share repurchases totaled about $360 million (~1% of shares outstanding). The company cited weather impacts, higher fuel costs in recovery, continued pricing retention, stronger special waste activity, and a robust M&A pipeline.
Waste Connections (TSX/NYSE: WCN) will report first quarter 2026 financial results after market close on April 22, 2026 and host an investor conference call on April 23, 2026 at 8:30 A.M. ET.
A live audio webcast and replay will be available via the Waste Connections investor website under "Events & Presentations," and presentation slides will be posted 24 hours before any scheduled presentation.
Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) appointed Daniel L. Florness to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026. Mr. Florness, 62, brings decades of public-company C-suite experience, including roles as CEO and CFO at Fastenal.
He has announced plans to step down as Fastenal CEO and resign from its board effective July 16, 2026. Waste Connections serves approximately nine million customers across 46 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces and emphasized ESG and resource recovery priorities.
Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN) priced an underwritten offering of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 4.800% Senior Notes due 2036 at 99.732% of face value. The Offering is expected to close on March 16, 2026, with net proceeds of approximately $593 million.
Waste Connections intends to use the net proceeds, together with cash on hand, to repay a portion of borrowings under its revolving credit facility. Joint book-running managers include BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan, PNC Capital Markets and Truist Securities.
Waste Connections (TSX/NYSE: WCN) announced on March 5, 2026 that it plans to offer senior unsecured notes in an underwritten public offering, subject to market and other conditions. The company intends to use net proceeds, together with cash on hand, to repay a portion of borrowings under its revolving credit facility.
BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan, PNC Capital Markets and Truist Securities are joint book-running managers and underwriters. Offering documents are available via the SEC and the listed underwriters.
Waste Connections (TSX/NYSE: WCN) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 U.S. per common share, payable March 12, 2026 to holders of record at close of business on February 25, 2026. The Board will review the dividend each October and has a long-term objective to increase it. Dividend payments follow depositary procedures: U.S. DTC participants receive U.S. dollars; Canadian CDS participants receive Canadian dollars based on the Bank of Canada average exchange rate on February 25, 2026; directly registered shareholders receive CAD or USD by residency. Waste Connections serves about nine million customers across 46 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces and emphasizes ESG initiatives.
Waste Connections (NYSE: WCN) reported Q4 2025 revenue of $2.373 billion, net income of $258.5 million and adjusted EBITDA of $795.6 million (33.5% margin, +110 bps YoY).
Full-year 2025 revenue was $9.467 billion, adjusted EBITDA $3.125 billion, completed acquisitions adding ~$330 million of annualized revenue, and returned a record $839.3 million to shareholders.
For 2026 the company guides revenue of $9.90–9.95 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $3.300–3.325 billion, adjusted free cash flow of $1.40–1.45 billion (double-digit growth), and net cash from operations of $2.65–2.70 billion.
Waste Connections (TSX/NYSE: WCN) will report fourth-quarter 2025 results and provide a 2026 outlook after market close on February 11, 2026. The company will host an investor conference call on February 12, 2026 at 8:30 A.M. ET with a live audio webcast available at investors.wasteconnections.com and preregistration for dial-in access. A webcast replay will be posted shortly after the call.
Waste Connections provides non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, disposal, recycling and renewable fuels services to about nine million customers across 46 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces, and highlights ESG efforts and sustainability targets at wasteconnections.com/sustainability.
Waste Connections (TSX/NYSE: WCN) announced an 11.1% increase in its regular quarterly cash dividend to $0.35 U.S. per common share, up from $0.315 U.S. per share. The dividend is payable on November 20, 2025 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 5, 2025. The Board reviews the quarterly dividend each October with a long-term objective of increasing it.
Shareholders holding through U.S. DTC will receive U.S. dollars; Canadian CDS holders will receive Canadian dollars based on the Bank of Canada's daily average exchange rate on November 5, 2025. Direct-registered shareholders receive currency per residency as reflected in the transfer register.
Waste Connections serves about nine million customers across 46 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces and provides non-hazardous waste, recycling and renewable fuels services.