Should you buy WCN stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Waste Connections Inc (WCN) as a Sell Candidate with a technical score of -2.87 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.
- Sell signal since
- Price since signal Down 0.29%
- 3-month trend forecast Up 13.44%
- Excellent financial health (Piotroski 7/9)
- Beat earnings estimates in 3 of the last 4 quarters
- Consistently positive technical signals over the last month
Red day on Monday for Waste Connections Inc stock after losing 0.294%
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
The Waste Connections Inc stock price fell by -0.294% on the last day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026) from $166.71 to $166.22. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 1.11% from a day low at $165.36 to a day high of $167.20. The price has fallen in 6 of the last 10 days and is down by -1.85% for this period. Volume fell on the last day along with the stock, which is actually a good sign as volume should follow the stock. On the last day, the trading volume fell by -527 thousand shares and in total, 512 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $85.18 million.
The stock lies in the lower part of a strong rising trend in the short term, and this may normally pose a very good buying opportunity. If the lower trend floor at $165.13 is broken, it will firstly indicate a slower rate of rising, but may also be an early warning for a trend shift. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to rise 13.44% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $187.32 and $204.39 at the end of this 3-month period.
WCN Signals & Forecast
There are few to no technical positive signals at the moment. The Waste Connections Inc stock holds sell signals from both short and long-term Moving Averages giving a more negative forecast for the stock. Also, there is a general sell signal from the relation between the two signals where the long-term average is above the short-term average. On corrections up, there will be some resistance from the lines at $166.51 and $167.98. A break-up above any of these levels will issue buy signals. A sell signal was issued from a pivot top point on Thursday, July 16, 2026, and so far it has fallen -4.65%. 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). Volume fell together with the price during the last trading day and this reduces the overall risk as volume should follow the price movements.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Waste Connections Inc stock
Waste Connections Inc finds support from accumulated volume at $159.44 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 $1.84 between high and low, or 1.11%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.14%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (WCN) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Waste Connections Inc to open at $166.26, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $164.27 and $168.17, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$3.90 (+/-2.37%) up or down from last closing price. If Waste Connections Inc takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 2.37% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $166.27 (0.03%) than the support at $159.44 (4.08%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Is Waste Connections Inc stock A Buy?
The Waste Connections Inc stock holds several negative signals and despite the positive trend, we believe Waste Connections Inc will perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. Therefore, we hold a negative evaluation of this stock.
Current score:
-2.874
Sell Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $166.26 ( 0.0241%).
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WCN Performance
Trading levels for WCN
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 168.10 | 1.13% |
| R2 | 167.40 | 0.708% |
| R1 | 166.96 | 0.447% |
| Price | 166.22 | |
| S1 | 165.56 | -0.399% |
| S2 | 165.12 | -0.660% |
| S3 | 164.42 | -1.08% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 167.90 | 1.01% |
| R2 | 166.45 | 0.138% |
| R1 | 166.27 | 0.0301% |
| Price | 166.22 | |
| S1 | 159.44 | -4.08% |
| S2 | 153.95 | -7.38% |
| S3 | 150.89 | -9.22% |
WCN Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 22, 2026 | Aug 06, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 | $0.350 | 0.206% |
| 2 | May 06, 2026 | May 06, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | $0.350 | 0.207% |
| 3 | Feb 25, 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 | Mar 12, 2026 | $0.350 | 0.222% |
| 4 | Oct 21, 2025 | Nov 05, 2025 | Nov 20, 2025 | $0.350 | 0.198% |
| 5 | Jul 23, 2025 | Aug 06, 2025 | Aug 21, 2025 | $0.315 | 0.169% |
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