Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) Stock
WCN has an Alpha Score of 45 out of 100 (weak), computed on Nov 6, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 6 members of Congress disclosed 15 trades in WCN since 2014: 9 purchases and 5 sales, most recently Valerie Hoyle (sale, Sep 23, 2025). 8 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported WCN in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Citadel's at $481.86M. Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 10 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Nov 6, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 40.8 and its net margin 11.4% (key statistics as of Nov 4, 2026).
What is WCN's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 45 reflects weak overall profile with moderate momentum, poor value, moderate quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Nov 6, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN)?
Most recent: Valerie Hoyle (sale, Sep 23, 2025); records start Jun 19, 2014.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Val Hoyle D-OR · House | 2025-09-23 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Ritchie Torres D-NY · House | 2025-07-11 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Val Hoyle D-OR · House | 2024-10-29 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Jonathan Jackson D-IL · House | 2023-08-31 | sale | $15k – $50k |
| Alan Lowenthal D-CA · House | 2020-03-16 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Alan Lowenthal D-CA · House | 2019-12-11 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Alan Lowenthal D-CA · House | 2019-12-11 | purchase | $544 |
| Alan Lowenthal D-CA · House | 2019-12-10 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 5, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
See all WCN political trades →Which hedge funds own WCN?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 2.89M | $481.86M | -7% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 1.32M | $220.61M | +58% |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 530K | $88.38M | -31% |
| Point72 Steve Cohen | 441K | $73.45M | -23% |
| Renaissance Technologies Jim Simons (founder) | 120K | $20.05M | -16% |
| Marshall Wace | 47K | $7.90M | +106% |
| Blackstone | 13K | $2.17M | -42% |
| Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio | 8K | $1.27M | n/a |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are Waste Connections, Inc. insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 26 | Nielsen Iii Robert | SR VP Operations | SELL | 1.5K | $278K |
| Oct 30, 26 | Nielsen Iii Robert | SR VP Operations | SELL | 490 | $92K |
| Oct 30, 26 | Nielsen Iii Robert | SR VP Operations | SELL | 10 | $2K |
| Oct 29, 26 | Black Matthew Stephen | Sr VP Chief Tax Officer | SELL | 5.6K | $1.0M |
| Oct 29, 26 | Black Matthew Stephen | Sr VP Chief Tax Officer | SELL | 5.4K | $975K |
| Oct 27, 26 | Little James | Executive VP Engineering | SELL | 2.0K | $370K |
| Oct 26, 26 | Tan Derek | SR VP Chief Accounting Officer | SELL | 1.0K | $187K |
| Aug 19, 26 | Nielsen Iii Robert | SR VP Operations | SELL | 700 | $119K |
| Aug 18, 26 | Rivard Philip | SR VP Business Development | SELL | 2.5K | $416K |
| Aug 13, 26 | Netherton Susan | SR VP People, Training & Dev | SELL | 1.8K | $291K |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Nov 6, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are WCN's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Nov 4, 2026
How does WCN's valuation compare with the Industrials sector?
| Metric | WCN | Industrials median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 40.8 | 27.8 | 187 |
| Net margin | 11.40% | 8.17% | 210 |
| Return on equity | 14.12% | 15.27% | 210 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 0.86% | 1.40% | 133 |
Medians over the Industrials stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 8, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
WCN price chart
Powered by TradingViewWhat does Waste Connections, Inc. do?
Waste Connections Inc. is a leading provider of non-hazardous solid waste collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling services in North America. The company primarily operates in the U.S. and Canada, serving residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. Waste Connections is recognized for its decentralized management approach, which allows its local and regional managers to cater to the specific needs of their communities while ensuring operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. The company operates through a network of landfills, transfer stations, and collection operations. By focusing on secondary markets, Waste Connections can avoid intense competition in larger urban areas and concentrate on providing reliable waste management services. The firm also engages in the recycling sector, working towards sustainability by recovering reusable materials, thus minimizing landfill usage. As environmental concerns grow, Waste Connections plays a pivotal role in promoting eco-friendly waste disposal practices, making it an influential entity in the environmental services industry.