- Solid financial health (Piotroski 5/9)
- Lower volatility than the market (beta 0.77)
- Established player in the Industrials sector
Casella Waste Systems stock upgraded to Hold/Accumulate
(Updated on Jun 03, 2026)
The Casella Waste Systems stock price gained 1.23% on the last trading day (Wednesday, 3rd Jun 2026), rising from $83.00 to $84.02. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 5.23% from a day low at $82.34 to a day high of $86.65. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days and is down by -3.14% for this period. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 143 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 659 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $55.40 million.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -2.73% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $71.17 and $85.27 at the end of this 3-month period.
CWST Signals & Forecast
The Casella Waste Systems stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $84.55. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $83.63. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Monday, May 18, 2026, and so far it has fallen -4.63%. Further fall is indicated until a new bottom pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is currently a sell signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD).
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Casella Waste Systems stock
Casella Waste Systems finds support from accumulated volume at $81.54 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this stock. During the last day, the stock moved $4.31 between high and low, or 5.23%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 3.82%.
Our recommended stop-loss: $79.94 (-4.85%) (This stock has very low daily movements and this gives very low risk. There is a sell signal from a pivot top found 11 days ago.)
Trading Expectations (CWST) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Thursday 4th
For the upcoming trading day on Thursday, 4th we expect Casella Waste Systems to open at $84.34, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $82.47 and $85.57, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$3.11 (+/-3.77%) up or down from last closing price. If Casella Waste Systems takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.77% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $81.54 (2.95%) than the resistance at $86.83 (3.34%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is Casella Waste Systems stock A Buy?
Casella Waste Systems holds several positive signals, but we still don't find these to be enough for a buy candidate. At the current level, it should be considered as a hold candidate (hold or accumulate) in this position whilst awaiting further development. We have upgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Sell to a Hold candidate.
Current score:
0.248
Hold/Accumulate
Upgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on June 4, 2026 - $84.34 ( 0.377%).
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CWST Performance
Trading levels for CWST
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 88.65 | 5.51% |
| R2 | 87.00 | 3.55% |
| R1 | 85.98 | 2.34% |
| Price | 84.02 | |
| S1 | 82.69 | -1.58% |
| S2 | 81.67 | -2.79% |
| S3 | 80.03 | -4.75% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 97.48 | 16.02% |
| R2 | 87.18 | 3.76% |
| R1 | 86.83 | 3.34% |
| Price | 84.02 | |
| S1 | 81.54 | -2.95% |
| S2 | 77.96 | -7.21% |
| S3 | 77.71 | -7.51% |
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