About Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN)
Waste Connections, Inc. is a Waste Management company operating in the Industrials sector.
WCN trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- C$256.84
- Market Cap
- C$64.27B
- 52-Week High
- C$263.12
- 52-Week Low
- C$203.46
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Waste Management
C$1,000 Invested in Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN)
How much would C$1,000 invested in WCN be worth today?
What would C$1,000 invested in WCN 1 year ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) in 2025 would be worth C$1,101 as of November 2026, representing a +10.1% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in WCN 3 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) in 2023 would be worth C$1,463 as of November 2026, representing a +46.3% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in WCN 5 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) in 2021 would be worth C$1,582 as of November 2026, representing a +58.2% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in WCN 10 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) in 2016 would be worth C$4,204 as of November 2026, representing a +320.4% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in WCN at IPO be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) at IPO would be worth C$43,206 as of November 2026, representing a +4220.6% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 24+ years (294 months), Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) has averaged a monthly return of +1.50% with a median return of +1.47%. The stock had 173 positive months (59%) and 120 negative months (41%). The best month in WCN's history was January 2016 with a +20.8% return, while the worst was November 2008 at -28.7%. Historically, February tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.8%), and September the weakest (-0.7%).
WCN's longest winning streak was 7 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 6 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +64.4%, and the worst was 2008 at -73.1%.
Annual Returns
Over 24 years of trading history, Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) has delivered an average annual return of +19.38% with a median return of +17.00%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +15.70%. The stock posted gains in 20 years (83%) and losses in 4 years (17%).
WCN's best year was 2009 with a +73.81% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -56.72%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 9, and the longest losing streak was 1 years. WCN achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 16 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 2 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +7.39% | C$239.17 | C$256.84 |
| 2025 | -1.70% | C$243.29 | C$239.17 |
| 2024 | +25.48% | C$193.89 | C$243.29 |
| 2023 | +11.09% | C$174.54 | C$193.89 |
| 2022 | +4.86% | C$166.46 | C$174.54 |
| 2021 | +33.02% | C$125.14 | C$166.46 |
| 2020 | +11.52% | C$112.21 | C$125.14 |
| 2019 | +17.27% | C$95.69 | C$112.21 |
| 2018 | +16.73% | C$81.97 | C$95.69 |
| 2017 | +27.96% | C$64.06 | C$81.97 |
| 2016 | +57.33% | C$40.71 | C$64.06 |
| 2015 | -4.87% | C$42.80 | C$40.71 |
| 2014 | +35.80% | C$31.51 | C$42.80 |
| 2013 | +25.30% | C$25.15 | C$31.51 |
| 2012 | +10.72% | C$22.72 | C$25.15 |
| 2011 | -15.75% | C$26.96 | C$22.72 |
| 2010 | +46.67% | C$18.38 | C$26.96 |
| 2009 | +73.81% | C$10.58 | C$18.38 |
| 2008 | -56.72% | C$24.44 | C$10.58 |
| 2007 | +6.17% | C$23.02 | C$24.44 |
| 2006 | +1.85% | C$22.60 | C$23.02 |
| 2005 | +21.69% | C$18.57 | C$22.60 |
| 2004 | +57.75% | C$11.77 | C$18.57 |
| 2003 | +51.68% | C$7.76 | C$11.77 |
Frequently Asked Questions: WCN
What sector is WCN in? ▼
WCN operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in the Waste Management industry.
How has WCN performed historically? ▼
Over 24 years of trading history, WCN has posted gains in 20 years (83% of the time). The best year was 2009 with a +73.8% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in WCN? ▼
You can invest in WCN through any brokerage account that offers access to the Toronto Stock Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold WCN.
Last updated: 11/1/2026