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CWST Stock Chart & Stats
$93.00
-$0.09(-0.10%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$93.00
-$0.09(-0.10%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$74.05 - $107.96
Previous Close$89.3
Volume702.59K
Average Volume (3M)664.11K
Market Cap
$6.12B
Enterprise Value$7.59B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$25.54M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.45B
Price to Earnings (P/E)1031.8
Beta0.18
Next Earnings
Nov 09, 2026EPS Estimate
0.42Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.09
Shares Outstanding62,651,848
10 Day Avg. Volume772,187
30 Day Avg. Volume664,105
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-17.07
Price to Book (P/B)3.96
Price to Sales (P/S)3.38
P/FCF Ratio73.38
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.24
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.88
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit15.31
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.08
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$110.88Price Target Upside19.22% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)1.35
Revenue Forecast (FY)$2.10B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Pricing GrowthStrong pricing and revenue growth indicate Casella is continuing to capture value across collection and disposal services. Pricing power can support recurring revenue expansion over the next several quarters, while broad-based service demand strengthens the durability of the operating model.
Cash GenerationImproving operating and free cash flow gives Casella internal funding for capital investment, acquisitions, and debt service. Cash generation exceeding accounting earnings also provides financial support for the business model, although ongoing capital needs remain meaningful.
Integrated Operating NetworkAn owned network spanning collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal allows Casella to participate across multiple stages of the waste-management value chain. This infrastructure supports recurring customer services and gives the company several channels to monetize waste volumes.
Bears Say
Severe Profitability CompressionThe sharp decline in gross and net margins shows that revenue growth is converting weakly into bottom-line earnings. Persistently low profitability could limit internally funded expansion, reduce returns on the asset base, and leave results more exposed to cost or financing pressure.
Margin Pressure From Fuel And AcquisitionsFuel recovery revenue currently increases reported sales without providing equivalent margin benefit, while acquired operations are modestly dilutive. If these effects persist, adjusted earnings growth may lag revenue growth and integration benefits may take longer to appear.
Meaningful LeverageAlthough liquidity remains available, the debt balance and 2.7x net leverage create ongoing obligations that compete with investment and acquisition priorities. Higher financial commitments can reduce flexibility if profitability remains weak or operating conditions become less favorable.
Casella Waste News
CWST FAQ
What was Casella Waste Systems’s price range in the past 12 months?
Casella Waste Systems lowest stock price was $74.05 and its highest was $107.96 in the past 12 months.
What is Casella Waste Systems’s market cap?
Casella Waste Systems’s market cap is $6.12B.
When is Casella Waste Systems’s upcoming earnings report date?
Casella Waste Systems’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 09, 2026 which is in 12 days.
How were Casella Waste Systems’s earnings last quarter?
Casella Waste Systems released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $0.4 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.356 by $0.044.
Is Casella Waste Systems overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Casella Waste Systems’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Casella Waste Systems pay dividends?
Casella Waste Systems does not currently pay dividends.
What is Casella Waste Systems’s EPS estimate?
Casella Waste Systems’s EPS estimate is 0.42.
How many shares outstanding does Casella Waste Systems have?
Casella Waste Systems has 62,651,848 shares outstanding.
What happened to Casella Waste Systems’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Casella Waste Systems reported an EPS of $0.4 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.356. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.161%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Casella Waste Systems?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CWST
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Casella Waste Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$110.88 (19.22% Upside)
$110.88 (19.22% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CWST Sentiment 60%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 241.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 4.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 18.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 18.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
8.67%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.36%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.23%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Casella Waste Systems
Casella Waste Systems, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, operates as a vertically integrated solid waste management firm across the northeastern United States. The company specializes in comprehensive waste and resource management solutions, encompassing solid waste collection, transfer, disposal, recycling, and organic waste services. These offerings cater to a diverse clientele, including residential, commercial, municipal, institutional, and industrial customers. Its operations specifically address non-hazardous solid waste, from initial collection through its extensive network of transfer stations to final disposal facilities. Casella also markets a variety of processed recyclables, such as metals (including aluminum), plastics, and paper products like corrugated cardboard, sourced from both its own processing centers and third-party acquisitions. Furthermore, the company engages in commodity brokerage. As of January 31, 2022, its significant infrastructure included 50 solid waste collection operations, 65 transfer stations, 23 recycling facilities, 8 Subtitle D landfills, 3 landfill gas-to-energy facilities, and 1 landfill dedicated to construction and demolition materials. Casella Waste Systems, Inc. was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Rutland, Vermont.
CWST Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented solid top-line growth, strong adjusted EBITDA expansion, improved safety metrics, successful Mid-Atlantic integration progress, and disciplined cash generation and liquidity — offset by margin headwinds from fuel recovery mechanics, Resource Solutions comparables, and modest acquisition dilution. Management reiterated full-year operating guidance while raising revenue due largely to elevated fuel recovery fees and a recent small tuck-in acquisition, and emphasized ongoing focus on unlocking scale, operational synergies, and continued tuck-in M&A.View all CWST earnings summariesCWST Revenue Breakdown
40.46% Western
29.61% Eastern
23.15% Resource Solutions
6.77% Mid-Atlantic

CWST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$110.88
▲(19.22% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
2.21% Insiders
47.41% Mutual Funds
5.54% Other Institutional Investors
19.16% Public Companies and
Individual Investors





