Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) is scheduled to report its Q3 earnings results on October 20, 2026 after market close.
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Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) is scheduled to report its Q3 earnings results on October 20, 2026 after market close.
Analysts expect the Industrials company to report earnings per share of $1.52, above the $0.00 reported in the same quarter last year. Revenue is expected to come in at $2.6B, up from a year ago.
The stock currently trades at $165.86 with a market capitalization of $44.2B.
Ahead of Waste Connections, Inc.'s earnings report, investors are watching several key metrics beyond the headline EPS number. Revenue growth, margin trends, and forward guidance will likely carry more weight than a single quarter's earnings figure in determining the stock's direction after the report.
Earnings reports are most useful when viewed as part of a trend rather than in isolation. Investors tracking Waste Connections, Inc. should compare this quarter's results against both year-over-year figures and sequential performance to identify whether the business is accelerating, stabilizing, or decelerating. The earnings calendar on Smart Investors Daily tracks upcoming report dates across all publicly traded companies.
| Quarter | EPS Actual | EPS Est. | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 (Jul 2026) | $1.50 | $1.36 | +10.3% |
| Q1 (Apr 2026) | $1.23 | $1.19 | +3.4% |
| Q4 (Feb 2026) | $1.29 | $1.27 | +1.6% |
| Q3 (Sep 2025) | $1.44 | $1.40 | +3.1% |
Related Tools: Earnings Calendar | View WCN Stock Page
Check the latest earnings dates on our WCN earnings page or the Earnings Calendar.
See the full Q3 results including EPS actual vs estimate on our WCN earnings page.
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