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Waste Connections, Inc. reports developments as an integrated solid waste services company providing non-hazardous waste collection, transfer and disposal, resource recovery through recycling and renewable fuels generation, non-hazardous oilfield waste services, and intermodal movement of cargo and solid waste containers. The company operates across U.S. and Canadian markets and emphasizes mostly exclusive and secondary markets.
Recurring news covers operating results, pricing retention, commodity-related impacts, acquisition activity, capital returns through dividends and share repurchases, debt financing, technology-related investments, ESG initiatives tied to emissions, resource recovery, leachate management, safety and employee engagement, and board or executive governance changes.
Waste Connections (TSX/NYSE: WCN) has priced a C$700 million senior notes offering comprising C$300 million of 4.200% notes due 2033, issued at 99.838% of face value, and C$400 million of 4.550% notes due 2036, issued at 99.611%.
The underwritten Offering, led by CIBC Capital Markets, Scotiabank and TD Securities, is expected to close on August 4, 2026, subject to customary conditions. According to Waste Connections, expected net proceeds of about C$691.9 million will be used, together with cash on hand, to repay a portion of Canadian dollar‑denominated borrowings under its revolving credit facility.
Waste Connections (TSX/NYSE: WCN) announced plans, subject to market and other conditions, to offer two series of Canadian dollar-denominated senior unsecured notes due 2033 and 2036. The notes will be sold via an underwritten public offering in the U.S. and a private placement across Canadian provinces.
According to Waste Connections, net proceeds, together with cash on hand, are intended to repay a portion of Canadian dollar-denominated borrowings under its revolving credit facility. CIBC Capital Markets, Scotiabank, and TD Securities are joint book-running managers and underwriters for the offering.
Waste Connections (TSX/NYSE: WCN) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 U.S. per common share, payable on August 20, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 6, 2026. The Board plans to review the dividend each October with a long-term objective of increasing it. Dividend payments will be made in U.S. or Canadian dollars depending on whether shares are held through DTC, CDS, or in direct registration and on the shareholder’s country of residence.
Waste Connections (TSX/NYSE: WCN) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $2.562 billion, up 6.4% year over year, with net income of $296.4 million ($1.17 diluted EPS) and adjusted net income of $381.7 million ($1.50 diluted EPS). Adjusted EBITDA reached $840.1 million, up 6.8%, with a 32.8% margin.
For the first half of 2026, revenue was $4.932 billion and adjusted EBITDA was $1.610 billion. The company repurchased a record $614.5 million of shares year-to-date and completed acquisitions with over $100 million of annualized revenue. Waste Connections raised its 2026 outlook to revenue of $10.02–$10.05 billion, net income of $1.169–$1.173 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $3.33–$3.34 billion, capital expenditures of about $1.25 billion, and adjusted free cash flow of $1.40–$1.45 billion.
Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) will release its Q2 2026 earnings after the market closes on July 22, 2026. An investor conference call will follow on July 23, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. ET, accessible via live webcast and replay on the investor relations website.
Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) reported voting results from its May 15, 2026 annual shareholders meeting. All eight director nominees were elected under the company’s majority voting policy, with each receiving a majority of votes cast.
Shareholders also approved Say-on-Pay and reappointed Grant Thornton LLP as independent auditor for 2026.
Waste Connections (TSX/NYSE: WCN) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 U.S. per common share. The dividend will be paid on May 21, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 6, 2026. The Board will review the quarterly dividend each October with a long-term objective to increase the dividend.
Dividend payments use U.S. dollars for DTC-held shares and Canadian dollars for CDS or certain registered Canadian residents, with CAD conversion based on the Bank of Canada daily average exchange rate on May 6, 2026.
Waste Connections (TSX/NYSE: WCN) reported Q1 2026 results with revenue $2.371 billion (up 6.4% YoY) and adjusted EBITDA $769.5 million (up 8.0% YoY). Adjusted EBITDA margin was 32.5%. GAAP net income was $219.3 million ($0.86 diluted); adjusted net income was $314.9 million ($1.23 diluted). Year-to-date share repurchases totaled about $360 million (~1% of shares outstanding). The company cited weather impacts, higher fuel costs in recovery, continued pricing retention, stronger special waste activity, and a robust M&A pipeline.
Waste Connections (TSX/NYSE: WCN) will report first quarter 2026 financial results after market close on April 22, 2026 and host an investor conference call on April 23, 2026 at 8:30 A.M. ET.
A live audio webcast and replay will be available via the Waste Connections investor website under "Events & Presentations," and presentation slides will be posted 24 hours before any scheduled presentation.
Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) appointed Daniel L. Florness to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026. Mr. Florness, 62, brings decades of public-company C-suite experience, including roles as CEO and CFO at Fastenal.
He has announced plans to step down as Fastenal CEO and resign from its board effective July 16, 2026. Waste Connections serves approximately nine million customers across 46 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces and emphasized ESG and resource recovery priorities.