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Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) is an integrated solid waste services company whose news flow centers on financial performance, capital allocation and operational developments in non-hazardous waste management. Company press releases highlight its role in providing non-hazardous waste collection, transfer and disposal services, including by rail, as well as resource recovery primarily through recycling and renewable fuels generation. Waste Connections serves approximately nine million residential, commercial and industrial customers across 46 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces, making its updates relevant to investors following the North American waste management sector.
On this page, readers can follow WCN news related to quarterly earnings results, updated financial outlooks and conference call schedules. Recent releases have detailed revenue, net income, adjusted net income and adjusted EBITDA, along with commentary on solid waste core pricing, margin trends and acquisition activity. The company also announces regular quarterly cash dividends, dividend increases and renewals of its normal course issuer bid for share repurchases, providing insight into its capital return policies.
Waste Connections’ news coverage additionally includes information on senior notes offerings, including the pricing and intended use of proceeds to repay borrowings under its revolving credit facility. Updates on ESG-related initiatives, such as efforts to reduce emissions, increase resource recovery of recyclable commodities and clean energy fuels, and improve safety and employee engagement, are also described in company communications.
Investors and observers can use this WCN news feed to monitor scheduled earnings release dates, dividend declarations, share repurchase authorizations, debt offerings and other material events disclosed through press releases and regulatory filings. Regular review of these items helps provide context on Waste Connections’ operating performance, financial position and strategic priorities within the non-hazardous solid waste services industry.
Waste Connections reported a Q2 2020 revenue of $1.306 billion, surpassing preliminary expectations. However, the company faced a net loss of $227.1 million, or $0.86 per share, largely due to a $417.4 million non-cash impairment charge for certain E&P waste assets. The company achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $394.3 million (30.2% of revenue) and noted YTD adjusted free cash flow of $494.6 million. Notably, solid waste operations showed resilience despite COVID-19 impacts. The outlook for 2020 remains optimistic, exceeding earlier expectations.
Waste Connections has received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to renew its normal course issuer bid (NCIB), allowing the purchase of up to 13,144,773 common shares, representing 5% of its outstanding shares as of August 1, 2020. The buyback will commence on August 10, 2020, and continue until August 9, 2021. This initiative aims to return capital to shareholders and reflects management's assessment of market conditions. Previously, under the expiring NCIB, the company repurchased 1,271,977 shares at an average price of US$83.06.
Waste Connections has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.185 per common share, scheduled for payment on August 18, 2020. Shareholders on record by August 4, 2020 will receive this dividend, distributed in U.S. or Canadian dollars based on their account type. The company's Board aims to review and potentially increase the dividend each October, reinforcing its commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Waste Connections (WCN) announced it will report its Q2 2020 financial results on August 6, 2020. The company expects revenue to decline approximately 4.7% year-over-year, a less severe drop than the previously anticipated 6.0%. Adjusted EBITDA margin is now projected to decrease between 90 to 100 basis points. Positive trends in solid waste activity were noted, with significant improvements in commercial collection and landfill volumes. However, potential impairment charges in the exploration and production segment were highlighted.