WCN — Waste Connections, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Industrials sector| Metric | WCN | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.89% | 1.34% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 11.26% | 7.66% |
| Payout Ratio | 33.5% | 32.3% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 25 | 16 |
| 1Y Total Return | -19.6% | 31.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Industrials sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
10.83%
3-Year Growth
11.09%
5-Year Growth
11.26%
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
May 6, 2026
Next Payment
May 21, 2026
Last Ex-Date
Feb 25, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 12, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Feb 25, 2026 | $0.3500 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2025 | $0.3500 | +11.11% |
| Aug 6, 2025 | $0.3150 | 0.00% |
| May 7, 2025 | $0.3150 | 0.00% |
| Feb 27, 2025 | $0.3150 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2024 | $0.3150 | +10.53% |
| Aug 7, 2024 | $0.2850 | 0.00% |
| May 7, 2024 | $0.2850 | 0.00% |
| Feb 27, 2024 | $0.2850 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2023 | $0.2850 | +11.76% |
| Aug 15, 2023 | $0.2550 | 0.00% |
| May 9, 2023 | $0.2550 | 0.00% |
| Feb 28, 2023 | $0.2550 | 0.00% |
| Nov 15, 2022 | $0.2550 | +10.87% |
| Aug 17, 2022 | $0.2300 | 0.00% |
| May 17, 2022 | $0.2300 | 0.00% |
| Mar 1, 2022 | $0.2300 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2021 | $0.2300 | +12.20% |
| Aug 17, 2021 | $0.2050 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
33.5%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
17.8%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $0.93 | $329.08M |
| Q2 2025 | $1.12 | $352.89M |
| Q3 2025 | $1.11 | $1.18B |
| Q4 2025 | $1.03 | $157.45M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.