Waste Connections Inc.

Waste Connections has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to extend its share buyback program from August 12, 2026, to August 11, 2027. The company plans to acquire up to 12,578,462 common shares, about 5% of outstanding shares as of July 31, 2026, with a daily cap of 95,113 shares under TSX rules. Purchases may be made on the TSX, the NYSE, NYSE Texas and on alternative Canadian trading systems; all acquired shares will be cancelled. Management’s decisions on repurchases will depend on market conditions, share price performance and potential acquisition opportunities. » Mere på de.investing.com

Waste Connections plans to issue two series of senior, unsecured Canadian-dollar notes maturing in 2033 and 2036. The offering will be made as a guaranteed public offering in the U.S. and as a private placement in Canada; CIBC Capital Markets, Scotiabank and TD Securities are joint book-running managers. The net proceeds, together with cash on hand, are intended to be used to repay a portion of the CAD-denominated borrowings under the revolving credit facility. » Mere på de.investing.com

Waste Connections beat analyst expectations in Q1 2026 with adjusted earnings per share of $1.23 (consensus $1.18) and revenue of $2.371 billion (+6.4% y/y). Adjusted EBITDA margin and EBITDA increased; adjusted EBITDA reached $769.5 million and adjusted free cash flow was $246 million. Management attributes margin expansion to targeted market positioning, lower turnover, acquisitions and increased use of AI-driven pricing and operational tools. For 2026 the company expects revenue of $9.90–9.95 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $3.30–3.33 billion, with further margin improvements forecast from technology and renewable natural gas. » Mere på de.investing.com

Waste Connections shares hit a 52-week low of around $155.79 after a nearly 18% loss year-to-date and are currently trading at a P/E of 38, while a PEG of 0.5 suggests potential undervaluation. The company faces fluctuating economic conditions and strong competitive pressure but is focusing on operational efficiency and strategic financial management. Waste Connections plans to issue senior notes to partially repay revolving credit; analysts at Wolfe Research and Bernstein SocGen maintain outperform ratings and emphasize margins and pricing power. Daniel L. Florness will join the board of directors on April 1, 2026, yet investors remain cautious due to industry risks. » Mere på de.investing.com

Waste Connections has appointed Daniel L. Florness to its board effective April 1, 2026. Florness (62) is currently chairman and CEO of Fastenal and has announced he will step down as Fastenal CEO and relinquish his seat there on July 16, 2026. Waste Connections is an integrated waste services company with about nine million customers in 46 US states and six Canadian provinces; its market capitalization is around 42 billion USD. » Mere på de.investing.com