The average one-year price target for Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) has been revised to $201.30 / share. This is an increase of 34.72% from the prior estimate of $149.42 dated February 23, 2026.
The price target is an average of many targets provided by analysts. The latest targets range from a low of $174.96 to a high of $233.52 / share. The average price target represents an increase of 23.49% from the latest reported closing price of $163.01 / share.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 815 funds or institutions reporting positions in Waste Connections. This is an decrease of 404 owner(s) or 33.14% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to WCN is 0.26%, an increase of 44.01%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 7.91% to 215,933K shares. 
The put/call ratio of WCN is 0.56, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Royal Bank Of Canada holds 12,043K shares representing 4.73% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 10,785K shares , representing an increase of 10.45%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in WCN by 86.41% over the last quarter.
Bank Of Montreal holds 8,608K shares representing 3.38% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 8,859K shares , representing a decrease of 2.92%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in WCN by 12.46% over the last quarter.
Capital International Investors holds 6,468K shares representing 2.54% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 5,047K shares , representing an increase of 21.97%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in WCN by 24.20% over the last quarter.
Wcm Investment Management holds 6,286K shares representing 2.47% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 6,462K shares , representing a decrease of 2.80%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in WCN by 1.60% over the last quarter.
1832 Asset Management holds 5,652K shares representing 2.22% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 4,299K shares , representing an increase of 23.94%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in WCN by 26.55% over the last quarter.
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