Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN)
Company Info
Highlights
$48.13B
$3.64
51.24
2.09
$8.74B
$2.84B
$2.61B
$131.26 - $188.53
$195.26
0.50%
1.51
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Performance
Performance Chart
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.
Returns By Period
Waste Connections, Inc. had a return of 25.81% year-to-date (YTD) and 42.69% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Waste Connections, Inc. had an annualized return of 17.45%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 11.13%.
WCN
25.81%
2.84%
13.04%
42.69%
16.75%
17.45%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.05%
1.08%
11.50%
30.38%
13.77%
11.13%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of WCN, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.01% | 7.38% | 3.35% | -5.77% | 1.55% | 6.72% | 1.37% | 5.08% | -4.12% | -1.16% | 25.81% | ||
| 2023 | 0.26% | 0.96% | 3.85% | 0.06% | -1.62% | 4.60% | -1.23% | -2.79% | -1.96% | -3.57% | 4.85% | 10.17% | 13.47% |
| 2022 | -8.49% | -0.97% | 13.34% | -1.24% | -7.39% | -2.81% | 7.59% | 4.52% | -2.91% | -2.38% | 9.75% | -8.26% | -2.02% |
| 2021 | -3.96% | -0.83% | 10.76% | 10.31% | 2.13% | -1.66% | 6.08% | 2.15% | -2.54% | 8.00% | -2.00% | 2.41% | 33.80% |
| 2020 | 6.08% | 0.37% | -19.68% | 10.85% | 9.71% | -0.27% | 9.15% | -2.11% | 3.77% | -4.32% | 4.89% | -1.36% | 13.86% |
| 2019 | 12.54% | 0.00% | 6.22% | 4.72% | 2.19% | 0.99% | -5.08% | 1.48% | 0.11% | 0.43% | -1.80% | 0.27% | 23.19% |
| 2018 | 1.24% | -1.26% | 1.36% | 0.78% | 6.53% | -2.08% | 3.10% | 2.48% | 0.48% | -4.17% | 2.88% | -5.39% | 5.47% |
| 2017 | 2.18% | 8.83% | 1.16% | 4.31% | 3.60% | 1.56% | 0.87% | 2.82% | 4.90% | 1.01% | -2.41% | 3.07% | 36.47% |
| 2016 | 19.62% | 6.39% | 4.22% | 4.03% | -1.28% | 9.75% | 3.58% | 2.62% | -2.26% | 0.68% | 1.88% | 2.81% | 63.77% |
| 2015 | -5.19% | -1.64% | 5.42% | -1.38% | -3.39% | -3.42% | 1.34% | 1.55% | -3.71% | -8.97% | -1.49% | 0.23% | -19.43% |
| 2014 | -7.27% | 10.33% | 0.75% | -3.49% | 6.28% | -0.34% | -2.00% | 2.99% | 0.25% | 13.68% | 4.79% | -1.35% | 25.27% |
| 2013 | 2.82% | -6.14% | 2.36% | 5.25% | 4.76% | -6.98% | 11.76% | 0.91% | 6.88% | 4.35% | -3.41% | -3.82% | 18.37% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of WCN is 95, placing it in the top 5% of stocks on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Waste Connections, Inc. provided a 0.63% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.17 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 6 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.17 | $1.05 | $0.95 | $0.85 | $0.76 | $0.67 | $0.58 | $0.50 | $0.86 | $1.06 | $1.09 | $1.05 |
Dividend yield | 0.63% | 0.70% | 0.71% | 0.62% | 0.74% | 0.73% | 0.78% | 0.70% | 1.64% | 3.25% | 2.61% | 3.06% |
Monthly Dividends
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $1.17 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $1.05 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.95 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.85 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.76 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.67 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.58 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.50 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.18 | $0.10 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.86 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.18 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.17 | $1.06 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.19 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $1.09 |
| 2013 | $0.07 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.19 | $1.05 |
Dividend Yield & Payout
Dividend Yield
Payout Ratio
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
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.
Worst Drawdowns
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 31.59%, occurring on Mar 25, 2020. Recovery took 129 trading sessions.
The current Waste Connections, Inc. drawdown is 0.57%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -31.59% | Feb 19, 2020 | 26 | Mar 25, 2020 | 129 | Sep 28, 2020 | 155 |
| -30.08% | Apr 11, 2011 | 293 | Jun 7, 2012 | 290 | Aug 5, 2013 | 583 |
| -29.37% | Dec 4, 2014 | 259 | Dec 14, 2015 | 50 | Feb 26, 2016 | 309 |
| -20.62% | Apr 11, 2022 | 48 | Jun 17, 2022 | 55 | Sep 7, 2022 | 103 |
| -16.57% | Oct 22, 2013 | 69 | Jan 30, 2014 | 150 | Sep 4, 2014 | 219 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Waste Connections, Inc. volatility is 4.97%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
Valuation
The Valuation section provides an assessment of the market value of Waste Connections, Inc. compared to its peers in the Waste Management industry.
PE Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings (P/E) ratio for WCN in comparison to other companies of the Waste Management industry. Currently, WCN has a PE value of 51.2. This PE ratio is much higher than those of other companies of the industry. This might be an indicator of the company being overvalued.PEG Ratio
The chart displays the price to earnings to growth (PEG) ratio for WCN in comparison to other companies of the Waste Management industry. Currently, WCN has a PEG value of 2.1. This PEG ratio falls in the average range for the industry.Historical P/E Ratio Chart
The chart below displays the historical trend of the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for Waste Connections, Inc..
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