Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN)
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Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since November 5, 1987.
- Listed On
- the New York Stock Exchange
- Listed Since
- November 5, 1987
- Employees
- 24,214
- Market Cap
- $38.7B
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.
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 holder was Vanguard, with 31.2 million shares worth $5.2 billion. Of the 5 largest holders listed below, all 5 added shares during the quarter.
| Institution | Shares | Value | Quarter change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard | 31,175,076 | $5.2B | Added 0.35% |
| Royal Bank of Canada | 13,188,665 | $2.2B | Added 8.01% |
| Bank of Montreal /Can | 8,665,651 | $1.4B | Added 6.51% |
| 1832 Asset Management | 7,456,684 | $1.2B | Added 4.82% |
| BlackRock | 6,370,788 | $1.1B | Added 2.89% |
Form 13F is a quarterly report that institutional investment managers with at least $100 million in qualifying securities file with the SEC. It lists long positions as of the last day of the quarter and is due within 45 days of quarter end, so these holdings describe that date rather than today.
Frequently asked questions
What is WCN?
Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where it has traded since November 5, 1987.
Who are the largest institutional holders of WCN?
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the largest reported holders of WCN were Vanguard, Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Montreal /Can.
How many institutions own WCN?
818 institutions reported a position in WCN for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, worth $35.2 billion in total.
Did institutions buy or sell WCN last quarter?
Of the 5 largest reported holders, all 5 added shares during the quarter. Every reported holder and its change is on the SentiSense ownership page for WCN.
Every reported institutional holder, plus insider and congressional trades in WCN, on SentiSense.