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Waste Connections Inc (WCN) does not present a strong buying opportunity for a beginner investor with a long-term strategy at this time. The technical indicators suggest a bearish trend, options data reflects negative sentiment, and while the company has shown revenue growth, its net income and EPS have significantly declined YoY. Analysts have lowered price targets, and hedge funds are selling. Given these factors, it is advisable to hold off on buying WCN for now.
The technical indicators for WCN show a bearish trend. The MACD is negative and expanding downward, the RSI is neutral at 33.489, and the moving averages (SMA_200 > SMA_20 > SMA_5) confirm a bearish alignment. The stock is trading below the pivot level of 165.47, with support at 158.736 and resistance at 172.205.
Waste Connections exceeded profit estimates in Q4 2025 with an EPS of $1.29 and revenue of $2.373 billion.
The company projects 2026 revenue between $9.9 billion and $9.95 billion, indicating confidence in future growth.
Hedge funds are selling, with a 702.62% increase in selling activity over the last quarter.
Analysts have lowered price targets across the board, reflecting cautious sentiment.
The stock has a 60% chance of declining further in the short term based on candlestick pattern analysis.
In Q4 2025, Waste Connections reported a 5% YoY revenue increase to $2.373 billion and a gross margin improvement of 7.07% YoY to 29.07. However, net income dropped by -231.88% YoY to $258.5 million, and EPS fell by -232.89% YoY to $1.01, indicating profitability challenges.
Analysts have generally lowered price targets for WCN, with the most recent target from Barclays set at $176 (down from $194) and an Equal Weight rating. While some analysts maintain Outperform ratings, the overall trend reflects cautious optimism with a focus on potential risks in pricing and volume.
