# Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Industrials · Industry: Waste Management
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

Waste Connections, Inc. is a leading environmental services provider that delivers a full spectrum of non-hazardous waste management solutions, including collection, transfer, disposal, and resource recovery, across both the United States and Canada. The company offers essential waste collection services to a diverse customer base, spanning residential, commercial, municipal, industrial, and exploration and production (E&P) sectors. Beyond collection, their operations encompass landfill management for final waste disposition and comprehensive recycling programs for a wide array of materials...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-27:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $182.25 USD |
| Market Cap | $45.61B |
| P/E (TTM) | 32.55 |
| EPS (TTM) | $5.60 |
| 52-Week Range | $146.89 – $187.36 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 0.77% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 0.77% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $1.40 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $1.40 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 8 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 10.0% / 10.5% / 10.9% / 12.4% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 31.5% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | — |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 31.5% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | — |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-05 | $0.3850 | 2026-11-19 |
| 2026-08-06 | $0.3500 | 2026-08-20 |
| 2026-05-06 | $0.3500 | 2026-05-21 |
| 2026-02-25 | $0.3500 | 2026-03-12 |
| 2025-11-05 | $0.3500 | 2025-11-20 |
| 2025-08-06 | $0.3150 | 2025-08-21 |
| 2025-05-07 | $0.3150 | 2025-05-22 |
| 2025-02-27 | $0.3150 | 2025-03-13 |
| 2024-11-07 | $0.3150 | 2024-11-21 |
| 2024-08-07 | $0.2850 | 2024-08-22 |
| 2024-05-07 | $0.2850 | 2024-05-23 |
| 2024-02-27 | $0.2850 | 2024-03-13 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wcn/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Waste Connections, Inc. do?

Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) operates in the Waste Management industry within the Industrials sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is WCN's market cap?

Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) has a market capitalization of approximately $45.61 billion, as of October 27, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does WCN pay a dividend?

Yes, Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 0.77%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does WCN pay dividends?

Waste Connections, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $1.40 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is WCN's payout ratio?

Waste Connections, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wcn
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wcn/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wcn/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wcn/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wcn/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/wcn/peers

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