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Waste Connections Inc (WCN) is not a strong buy at the moment for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy. The current technical indicators show bearish momentum, and the pre-market price is down 2.64%. While the company has strong ESG commitments and a solid position in its industry, recent financial performance and hedge fund selling trends raise concerns. Analysts' ratings are generally positive, but the lowered price targets and mixed sentiment on future guidance suggest caution. It is better to wait for clearer bullish signals or improved fundamentals before making a long-term investment.
The technical indicators show a bearish trend. The MACD is negative and expanding (-1.174), RSI is oversold at 17.098, and moving averages are bearish (SMA_200 > SMA_20 > SMA_5). The stock is trading near its S2 support level of 153.33, with resistance at 162.328. Pre-market price is down 2.64%, indicating continued weakness.
Analysts generally rate the stock as Outperform or Buy.
Commitment to ESG initiatives and sustainability.
Revenue growth of 5% YoY in Q4 2025.
Hedge funds are selling heavily, with a 702.62% increase in selling over the last quarter.
Net income and EPS dropped significantly in Q4 2025 (-231.88% and -232.89% YoY, respectively).
Weak FY26 guidance and lowered price targets from multiple analysts.
Pre-market price drop of 2.64%.
In Q4 2025, revenue grew by 5% YoY to $2.37 billion, but net income dropped by -231.88% YoY to $258.5 million. EPS also declined significantly by -232.89% YoY to 1.01. Gross margin improved slightly to 29.07%, up 7.07% YoY.
Analysts have mixed views. Wolfe Research initiated coverage with an Outperform rating and a $199 price target, citing high-quality operations. However, UBS, RBC, Stifel, Deutsche Bank, and others have lowered price targets, citing weak FY26 guidance and higher capex impacting free cash flow.
