Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN)
Industrials ยท Refuse Systems
Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since November 5, 1987. SentiSense covers Waste Connections, Inc. in the Industrials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Refuse Systems. Ronald J. Mittelstaedt is its chief executive officer. The company reports 24,214 employees, and its corporate website is www.wasteconnections.com.
About Waste Connections, Inc.
Waste Connections is a North American waste management company focused on integrated waste collection services. The firm primarily focuses on residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial waste collection, with a secondary market focus on rural areas. With 113 landfills and 222 transfer stations as of 2024, it is the third-largest waste management company by revenue. Revenue is split among six operating segments: Western, Southern, Eastern, Central, Canada, and Midsouth.
Latest reported results
Waste Connections, Inc. reported revenue of $2.64 billion for Q3 FY2026, up 7.3% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 818 institutions reported holding WCN, with 215.4 million shares worth $35.2 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Montreal /Can. Of the 5 largest reported holders, all 5 added shares during the quarter.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Waste Connections, Inc. do?
Waste Connections is a North American waste management company focused on integrated waste collection services.
What sector is WCN in?
SentiSense classifies Waste Connections, Inc. in the Industrials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Refuse Systems.
Where does WCN stock trade?
Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since November 5, 1987.
Who is the CEO of Waste Connections, Inc.?
Ronald J. Mittelstaedt is the chief executive officer of Waste Connections, Inc..