Waste Connections is trading at $180.20, up 6.30%, after beating Q3 estimates and raising its 2026 outlook.
- The October 21 release reported Q3 revenue of $2.638 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.58 per share.
- Adjusted EBITDA for 2026 is projected at $3.345 billion; landfill activity improved, and solid-waste unit volumes improved 70 basis points sequentially.
- These updates were the clearest company-specific explanation for the October 22 rally; broader markets were lower.