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02 Sept 2026, 15:45 UTC · 1h ago
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Waste Connections (WCN) reported second-quarter 2026 growth across all revenue segments, with E&P Waste Treatment and Intermodal revenues both rising 18.3%. — Strong across-the-board revenue growth indicates robust operational health and market demand.
+0.40WCN's adjusted free cash flow increased 24.7% year-over-year in the second quarter, with net cash from operating activities rising 14.9% to $733.3 million. — Significant acceleration in cash flow generation supports dividend stability and future acquisition capacity.
+0.30Management expects an above-average acquisition year for 2026, and the current 2026 guidance excludes future deals. — The exclusion of future acquisitions from guidance creates a likely catalyst for upward earnings revisions.
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Waste Connections stock has outperformed both its industry (8.6% vs 3.6%) and the S&P 500 Composite (8.6% vs 1.1%) over the last three months. — Demonstrates strong relative momentum, though this is a lagging indicator rather than a future driver.
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The company is outperforming the industry and S&P 500, reporting strong revenue growth across all segments and increasing free cash flow.
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