Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Waste Connections, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) has returned -7.17% so far this year and -16.15% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, WCN has achieved an annualized return of 15.04%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 22, 1998, WCN's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.56%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.7 years.

Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was May 2000 with a return of +57.0%, while the worst month was Oct 1999 at -24.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, WCN closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 23, 2000 with a return of +21.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 14, 2000 at -16.3%.

Waste Connections, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 16.44%, beta of 0.62, and R² of 0.16 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 26, 1998.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (83.58%) than losses (33.08%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.62 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.16 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.16 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

WCN ranks 13 for risk / return — in the bottom 13% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Waste Connections, Inc. provided a 0.82% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.33 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 8 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Waste Connections, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Waste Connections, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Waste Connections, Inc. was 68.85%, occurring on Feb 22, 2000. Recovery took 215 trading sessions.

The current Waste Connections, Inc. drawdown is 18.15%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Waste Connections, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Waste Connections, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Waste Management industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.