$WCN
Waste Connections, Inc.
XNYS•Utilities•Refuse Systems
Why is WCN up today? It is at $169.40 (+0.64%), and our scanner flagged it 17 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment WCN spikes, and full due diligence on WCN — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.
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Key Stats
- Price
- $169.40
- Change today
- +0.64%
- Previous close
- $168.33
- 52-week range
- $146.89 – $185.33
- Market cap
- $42.70B
- Dividend yield
- 0.83% ($1.40)
- Institutional own.
- 99.43%
- Total held
- 99.7%
- Tradeable float
- 746K 0% of shares · after <1% insiders + 99% institutions
- Avg daily volume
- 1.4M
- Sector
- Utilities
- Industry
- Refuse Systems
- Exchange
- XNYS
- 5m
- 0.2x
- 15m
- 0.2x
- 1h
- 0.6x
- 1D
- 0.1x
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Why is $WCN up today?
Here is the latest on WCN from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for WCN today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
Likely catalystWasteReported Canadian trading systems, from time to time over the next 12 months, if considered advisable, up to 12,578,462 common shares, being 5%Reported would be limited to a maximum of 95,113 common shares, which represents 25% of the average daily trading volume on the TSX of 380,453Reported limit. The maximum number of shares which can be purchased per day on the NYSE and NYSE Texas will be 25% of the average daily trading, from an SEC filing. Read it →Latest filing4Insider trade (Form 4)Aug 21, 2026 · todayAnalyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.
Smart money in $WCN
All smart money →- ACAQR Capital Management (Asness) increased its positionAs of Q2 2026 holdings · filed Aug 14, 2026$684M13F-HR ↗
From SEC 13F quarterly holdings (position as of quarter-end, not a transaction date or price) and dated 13D/13G stake filings. Not investment advice.
Insiders
4 buys, 9 sells last 3 months (9/87 over 12 months)Show 12 recent transactionsMinimize 12 recent transactions
| Insider | Action | Shares | % of position | Owns after | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nielsen Iii Robert Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -700 | sold 18% | 3K | $119K at $170.00 | Aug 19, 26 |
Rivard Philip Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -3K | sold 77% | 734 | $416K at $166.57 | Aug 18, 26 |
Netherton Susan Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -2K | sold 12% | 13K | $291K at $166.00 | Aug 13, 26 |
Nielsen Iii Robert Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -300 | sold 7.1% | 4K | $52K at $173.10 | Jul 29, 26 |
Cloninger Robert Michael Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -3K | sold 19% | 12K | $481K at $171.00 | Jul 28, 26 |
Black Matthew Stephen Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +16 | added <0.1% | 44K | $3K at $158.36 | Jun 30, 26 |
Bradley Aaron Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +42 | added 0.5% | 9K | $7K at $158.36 | Jun 30, 26 |
Craft Jason Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +54 | added 0.2% | 33K | $9K at $158.36 | Jun 30, 26 |
Pio Domenic Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +95 | added 1.0% | 9K | $15K at $158.36 | Jun 30, 26 |
Shea Patrick James Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -100 | sold 0.5% | 20K | n/a | Jun 9, 26 |
Shea Patrick James Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -15 | sold <0.1% | 20K | n/a | Jun 8, 26 |
Craft Jason Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -2K | sold 4.4% | 33K | $235K at $156.59 | Jun 5, 26 |
Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.
Dilution watch
Recent offeringRecent priced share offering — a one-time sale that has already completed (not ongoing). If $WCN runs, these filings show who may be positioned to sell new or newly-registered shares into the move.
Sourced from SEC EDGAR filings (last 9 months); terms read straight from the filing text where available. Ongoing = an at-the-market (ATM) program still selling over time or a live shelf, so it can keep diluting; Completed = a one-time priced sale that already finished. A shelf (S-3) stays effective ~3 years. Form type signals dilution capacity, not an exact share count, and we can't confirm how much of a shelf or ATM remains unused. Not investment advice.
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WCN stock FAQ
Why is $WCN up today?
Here is the latest on WCN from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for WCN today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.
What is the WCN stock price today?
WCN last traded at $169.40, up 0.64% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).
Does WCN pay a dividend?
Yes. WCN currently has a dividend yield of about 0.83% ($1.40 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.
Where can I see live WCN alerts?
The WCN Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged WCN 17 times in the last 30 days.
What exchange is WCN on?
WCN (Waste Connections, Inc.) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $42.70B in the REFUSE SYSTEMS sector.
Is WCN good for day trading?
That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge WCN for yourself. This is not investment advice.
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