Waste Connections, Inc.
WCNNYSEIndustrials● Active
$155.22
+$1.27(+0.82%)
Market Cap$39.4B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$193.08
52W Low$146.89
Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) Earnings: Dates, EPS & Revenue History
Quarterly EPS vs. estimates, revenue surprises, next earnings date, and analyst consensus.
WCN · earnings · updated Jun 8, 2026
Latest Earnings
Q2 FY2026Report Date: Apr 22, 2026EPS Actual
$1.23
Est. $1.19 · +3.4%
Revenue
$2.33B
Est. $2.32B · +0.3%
Fiscal Period
Q2 FY2026
FY ends December
Report Date
Apr 22, 2026
After Market Close
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WCN reports quarterly as a NYSE-listed Waste Management company. Fiscal year ends in December. Data: FMP · Updated hourly.
Next Earnings Date
Days Away
85
days
Expected Date
Sep 1, 2026
Fiscal Period
Q3 FY2026
Release Time
◌ Time TBD (Unconfirmed)EPS Est.
—
Days Away85
Expected DateSep 1, 2026
Fiscal PeriodQ3 FY2026
Release TimeTime TBD (Unconfirmed)
EPS Est.—
EPS & Revenue vs. Estimates
Actual (Beat)
Actual (Miss)
Estimated
Earnings History
| Period | Report Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | EPS Surpr. | Revenue | Rev. Est. | Rev. Surpr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ◌ Q3 FY2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | $1.36 | — | — | — | $2.50B | — |
| ▲ Q2 FY2026 | Apr 22, 2026 | $1.19 | $1.23 | +3.4% | $2.33B | $2.32B | +0.3% |
| — Q1 FY2026 | Feb 11, 2026 | $1.28 | $1.29 | +0.8% | $2.35B | $2.38B | -1.3% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | $1.38 | $1.44 | +4.3% | $2.46B | $2.37B | +3.7% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2025 | Jul 23, 2025 | $1.25 | $1.29 | +3.2% | $2.45B | $2.49B | -1.6% |
| ▲ Q2 FY2025 | Apr 23, 2025 | $1.07 | $1.13 | +5.6% | $2.23B | $2.41B | -7.4% |
| ▼ Q1 FY2025 | Feb 12, 2025 | $1.20 | $1.16 | -3.3% | $2.26B | $2.24B | +0.8% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2024 | Oct 23, 2024 | $1.29 | $1.35 | +4.7% | $2.34B | $2.25B | +4.0% |
Q3 FY2026
Jul 22, 2026
EPS Actual
—
EPS Est.
$1.36
EPS Surpr.
—
Revenue
—
Q2 FY2026
Apr 22, 2026Beat
EPS Actual
$1.23
EPS Est.
$1.19
EPS Surpr.
+3.4%
Revenue
$2.33B
Q1 FY2026
Feb 11, 2026
EPS Actual
$1.29
EPS Est.
$1.28
EPS Surpr.
+0.8%
Revenue
$2.35B
Q4 FY2025
Oct 21, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$1.44
EPS Est.
$1.38
EPS Surpr.
+4.3%
Revenue
$2.46B
Q3 FY2025
Jul 23, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$1.29
EPS Est.
$1.25
EPS Surpr.
+3.2%
Revenue
$2.45B
Q2 FY2025
Apr 23, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$1.13
EPS Est.
$1.07
EPS Surpr.
+5.6%
Revenue
$2.23B
Q1 FY2025
Feb 12, 2025Miss
EPS Actual
$1.16
EPS Est.
$1.20
EPS Surpr.
-3.3%
Revenue
$2.26B
Q4 FY2024
Oct 23, 2024Beat
EPS Actual
$1.35
EPS Est.
$1.29
EPS Surpr.
+4.7%
Revenue
$2.34B
Analyst Estimates
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2030 | $2.03 | $2.07 | $2.12 | 14 |
| Q3 FY2030 | $2.08 | $2.12 | $2.17 | 7 |
| Q2 FY2030 | $1.99 | $2.03 | $2.08 | 7 |
| Q1 FY2030 | $1.85 | $1.88 | $1.93 | 10 |
| Q4 FY2029 | $1.89 | $1.93 | $1.97 | 14 |
| Q3 FY2029 | $1.94 | $1.98 | $2.02 | 7 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2030 | $2.5B | $2.5B | $2.6B | 13 |
| Q3 FY2030 | $2.5B | $2.5B | $2.6B | 7 |
| Q2 FY2030 | $2.5B | $2.5B | $2.6B | 7 |
| Q1 FY2030 | $2.5B | $2.5B | $2.6B | 9 |
| Q4 FY2029 | $2.5B | $2.5B | $2.6B | 9 |
| Q3 FY2029 | $2.5B | $2.5B | $2.5B | 7 |
Earnings Price Reaction
Closing price one trading day before vs. one trading day after each earnings release.
| Period | Report Date | EPS Beat/Miss | Price Before | Price After | 1D Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▲ Q2 FY2026 | Apr 22, 2026 | +3.4% | $157.93 | $156.51 | -0.90% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2026 | Feb 11, 2026 | +0.8% | $170.65 | $171.70 | +0.62% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | +4.3% | $174.00 | $173.80 | -0.11% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2025 | Jul 23, 2025 | +3.2% | $184.78 | $184.43 | -0.19% |
| ▲ Q2 FY2025 | Apr 23, 2025 | +5.6% | $197.90 | $195.68 | -1.12% |
| ▼ Q1 FY2025 | Feb 12, 2025 | -3.3% | $189.93 | $189.98 | +0.03% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2024 | Oct 23, 2024 | +4.7% | $181.35 | $180.36 | -0.55% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2024 | Jul 24, 2024 | +6.0% | $180.69 | $179.71 | -0.54% |
Q2 FY2026-0.90%
Report Date
Apr 22, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
+3.4%
Price Before
$157.93
Price After
$156.51
Q1 FY2026+0.62%
Report Date
Feb 11, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
+0.8%
Price Before
$170.65
Price After
$171.70
Q4 FY2025-0.11%
Report Date
Oct 21, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+4.3%
Price Before
$174.00
Price After
$173.80
Q3 FY2025-0.19%
Report Date
Jul 23, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+3.2%
Price Before
$184.78
Price After
$184.43
Q2 FY2025-1.12%
Report Date
Apr 23, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+5.6%
Price Before
$197.90
Price After
$195.68
Q1 FY2025+0.03%
Report Date
Feb 12, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
-3.3%
Price Before
$189.93
Price After
$189.98
Q4 FY2024-0.55%
Report Date
Oct 23, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
+4.7%
Price Before
$181.35
Price After
$180.36
Q3 FY2024-0.54%
Report Date
Jul 24, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
+6.0%
Price Before
$180.69
Price After
$179.71
Avg Beat Reaction-0.40%
Avg Miss Reaction+0.03%
Beat Rate7 / 8 quarters
Largest Move-1.12% (Q2 FY2025)
Data: FMP /historical-price-eod/full · field: close
About Earnings & Data Methodology
Data source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) | Updated: Hourly | Surprise%: (Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100 | Fiscal year: WCN ends December
Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) most recently reported earnings on April 22, 2026 for Q2 FY2026, posting EPS of $1.23 — beating the analyst consensus of $1.19 by +3.4%. WCN has beaten EPS estimates for 5 consecutive quarters. The next WCN earnings date is expected around September 1, 2026.
Each quarter, investors track WCN earnings for signals on forward guidance and business momentum. For longer-term revenue trends, see the Revenue tab. WCN revenue tab →
Earnings Glossary
EPS (Earnings Per Share)
Net income ÷ diluted shares outstanding. The primary metric analysts use to gauge quarterly profitability.
Earnings Surprise %
(Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100. Positive = Beat. Negative = Miss.
Beat / Miss / In-Line
Beat = Actual ≥ Estimate. Miss = Actual < Estimate. In-Line = within ±1%.
BMO / AMC
Before Market Open / After Market Close. Two windows when companies typically release results.
Fiscal Quarter
WCN's fiscal year ends in December. Fiscal quarters may not align with calendar quarters.
Analyst Consensus
Average EPS/Revenue forecast across all covering analysts. More analysts = more reliable estimate.
Figures tie to FMP earnings calendar, estimates, and SEC 10-Q/10-K filings where noted.
Frequently asked questions
WCN earnings · 5 questionsWaste Connections, Inc.'s next earnings report is expected around September 1, 2026. WCN typically reports quarterly — approximately every three months. The exact date is confirmed by the company 2–4 weeks before the release. Time is currently TBD; WCN historically reports after market close (AMC).
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▸ Source: FMP · Waste Connections, Inc. SEC filings · US GAAP · Waste Connections, Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Updated: Jun 8, 2026