Waste Connections, Inc.
WCNWaste Connections, Inc. is a North American provider of comprehensive waste management services, including solid waste collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling. Founded in 1997, the company operates in multiple regions across the United States and Canada, serving residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. Waste Connections emphasizes environmentally responsible practices and sustainable waste management solutions.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2025 | $0.35 | 2025-11-05 | 2025-11-05 |
| August 21, 2025 | $0.32 | 2025-08-06 | 2025-08-06 |
| May 22, 2025 | $0.32 | 2025-05-07 | 2025-05-07 |
| March 13, 2025 | $0.32 | 2025-02-27 | 2025-02-27 |
| November 21, 2024 | $0.32 | 2024-11-07 | 2024-11-07 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Waste Connections, Inc. has rewarded shareholders with 68 dividend payments over the past 16 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held WCN shares during this period received a total of $12.32 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.35/share was paid 64 days ago, on November 20, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: WCN currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 0.76%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2009, the dividend payout has grown by 225.6%, from $0.11 to $0.35.
- Dividend Reliability: WCN has maintained or increased its dividend for 34 consecutive payments.
Company News
Waste Management is the largest trash hauler in North America with significant industry advantages, including limited landfill supply, high barriers to entry, and a consistent 22-year history of dividend increases.
Global waste recycling services market projected to grow from $65.08 billion in 2024 to $109.79 billion by 2033, driven by environmental concerns, regulations, and technological advancements in recycling.
The global waste management market is projected to grow from $1219.6 billion in 2024 to $1598.1 billion by 2029, with a 5.6% CAGR, driven by government measures, technological advancements, and increasing e-waste generation.
Waste Connections reported Q2 2025 financial results with revenue of $2.41 billion, beating estimates. The company maintained full-year guidance despite volume challenges, leveraging solid waste pricing and strategic acquisitions.
Waste Connections has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.315 per common share, payable on August 21, 2025, to shareholders of record as of August 6, 2025. The company intends to review the dividend each October with a long-term objective of increasing the amount.
