Casella Waste Systems (CWST)


Market Price (9/20/2026): $89.08 | Market Cap: $5.7 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Environmental & Facilities Services

Casella Waste Systems (CWST)


Market Price (9/20/2026): $89.08
Market Cap: $5.7 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Environmental & Facilities Services

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 18%

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 35%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Sustainable Infrastructure, and Circular Economy & Recycling. Themes include Waste Management Solutions, Advanced Recycling Technologies, Show more.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -54%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -63%

Meaningful short interest
Short Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 12.17

Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 80x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 993x

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -4.1%

Key risks
CWST key risks include [1] persistent integration challenges and [2] high leverage stemming from its aggressive acquisition-driven growth strategy.

0 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 18%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 35%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Sustainable Infrastructure, and Circular Economy & Recycling. Themes include Waste Management Solutions, Advanced Recycling Technologies, Show more.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -54%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -63%
4 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest Days-to-CoverDTC = (Short Interest Share Quantity) / (Average Daily Trading Volume). Reflects how many days it would take to cover (close out) the short interest based on average volumes. High DTC can signify an increased risk of a short squeeze. is 12.17
5 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 80x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 993x
6 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -4.1%
7 Key risks
CWST key risks include [1] persistent integration challenges and [2] high leverage stemming from its aggressive acquisition-driven growth strategy.

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IWO0.38%
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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 9/1/2026

Casella Waste Systems (CWST) stock has gained about 10% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Fiscal Q2 2026 Financial Performance Exceeding Expectations. Casella Waste Systems reported robust fiscal Q2 2026 earnings on August 6, 2026, with an Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $0.40, surpassing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.36 by $0.04. Quarterly revenue increased by 16.9% year-over-year to $543.7 million, exceeding the consensus estimate of $526.43 million.

2. Raised Fiscal Year 2026 Revenue Guidance. Following the strong Q2 performance, Casella Waste Systems raised its full fiscal year 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $2.090–$2.110 billion, an increase from the previously projected range of $2.060–$2.080 billion. This upward revision signaled management's confidence in continued growth trajectory for the remainder of the fiscal year, which ends on December 31.

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Updated on 9/1/2026

Casella Waste Systems (CWST) stock has gained about 10% since 5/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Fiscal Q2 2026 Financial Performance Exceeding Expectations. Casella Waste Systems reported robust fiscal Q2 2026 earnings on August 6, 2026, with an Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $0.40, surpassing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.36 by $0.04. Quarterly revenue increased by 16.9% year-over-year to $543.7 million, exceeding the consensus estimate of $526.43 million.

2. Raised Fiscal Year 2026 Revenue Guidance. Following the strong Q2 performance, Casella Waste Systems raised its full fiscal year 2026 revenue guidance to a range of $2.090–$2.110 billion, an increase from the previously projected range of $2.060–$2.080 billion. This upward revision signaled management's confidence in continued growth trajectory for the remainder of the fiscal year, which ends on December 31.

3. Strategic Acquisitions Fueling Revenue Growth. The company's aggressive acquisition strategy significantly contributed to its top-line expansion. Casella completed five acquisitions in fiscal year 2026 to date, adding approximately $165 million in aggregate annualized revenues. This includes the notable $100 million Star Waste acquisition, which closed on April 1, 2026, further expanding its market presence and service offerings.

4. Robust Organic Growth and Operational Efficiency. Beyond acquisitions, Casella demonstrated strong underlying operational growth and pricing power. Solid waste pricing increased by 5.5% in fiscal Q2 2026, driven by 5.8% collection price growth and 4.7% disposal price growth. The company also successfully offset higher fuel costs through dynamic fuel recovery fees and achieved a 12.5% increase in Adjusted EBITDA, reaching $123.2 million in fiscal Q2 2026.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 8.4% change in CWST stock from 5/31/2026 to 9/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 35.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)53120269192026Change
Stock Price ($)82.1789.078.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8771,9554.2%
Net Income Margin (%)0.4%0.3%-23.3%
P/E Multiple731.1993.335.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)6464-0.1%
Cumulative Contribution8.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

5/31/2026 to 9/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CWST8.4% 
Market (SPY)0.9%-17.9%
Sector (XLI)-2.0%-9.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The -4.4% change in CWST stock from 2/28/2026 to 9/19/2026 was primarily driven by a -31.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)22820269192026Change
Stock Price ($)93.1689.07-4.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,8371,9556.5%
Net Income Margin (%)0.4%0.3%-31.9%
P/E Multiple751.6993.332.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)6364-0.2%
Cumulative Contribution-4.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2026 to 9/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CWST-4.4% 
Market (SPY)11.6%2.0%
Sector (XLI)-3.9%-1.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The -9.6% change in CWST stock from 8/31/2025 to 9/19/2026 was primarily driven by a -54.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)83120259192026Change
Stock Price ($)98.5689.07-9.6%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,7221,95513.6%
Net Income Margin (%)0.6%0.3%-54.5%
P/E Multiple566.3993.375.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)6364-0.2%
Cumulative Contribution-9.6%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 9/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CWST-9.6% 
Market (SPY)19.4%4.2%
Sector (XLI)12.8%9.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 13.1% change in CWST stock from 8/31/2023 to 9/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 856.9% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)83120239192026Change
Stock Price ($)78.7789.0713.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)1,1201,95574.7%
Net Income Margin (%)3.6%0.3%-91.9%
P/E Multiple103.8993.3856.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)5364-16.9%
Cumulative Contribution13.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2023 to 9/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
CWST13.1% 
Market (SPY)75.6%26.0%
Sector (XLI)63.4%30.0%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
CWST Return38%-7%8%24%-7%-9%43%
Peers Return37%-4%26%23%4%5%122%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%103%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
CWST Win Rate75%50%58%50%42%44% 
Peers Win Rate65%43%57%60%55%58% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%44% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
CWST Max Drawdown-13%-28%-23%-10%-31%-30% 
Peers Max Drawdown-12%-23%-16%-12%-20%-16% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: WM, RSG, WCN, GFL, CLH. See CWST Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 9/18/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventCWSTS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-10.4%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven11.6%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven6 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-14.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven16.4%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven47 days24 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-21.6%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.5%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven48 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-34.7%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven53.1%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven120 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-16.8%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven20.2%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven17 days105 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-20.5%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.7%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven27 days62 days

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In The Past

Casella Waste Systems's stock fell -10.4% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 11.6% gain to breakeven.

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EventCWSTS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-21.6%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven27.5%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven48 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-34.7%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven53.1%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven120 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-20.5%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.7%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven27 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-20.4%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.6%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven77 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-29.2%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven41.3%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven76 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-31.3%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven45.7%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven176 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-96.0%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven2383.6%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven2933 days1085 days

Compare to WM, RSG, WCN, GFL, CLH

In The Past

Casella Waste Systems's stock fell -10.4% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 11.6% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About Casella Waste Systems (CWST)

Casella Waste Systems (CWST) is a vertically integrated solid waste services company operating across the northeastern United States. The company specializes in comprehensive resource management, providing essential services for the collection, transfer, disposal, recycling, and organics processing of solid waste materials.

CWST's primary services include non-hazardous solid waste collection from various sources, transport to its network of transfer stations, and final disposal in its Subtitle D landfills. Beyond disposal, the company is a significant player in recycling, processing and marketing a wide array of materials such as recyclable metals, aluminum, plastics, and paper products. It also operates landfill gas-to-energy facilities, further demonstrating its commitment to resource recovery.

The company serves a broad and diverse customer base, encompassing residential, commercial, municipal, institutional, and industrial clients. With an extensive infrastructure that includes numerous collection operations, transfer stations, recycling facilities, and landfills, Casella Waste Systems provides a full spectrum of integrated waste management solutions across its target market.

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Casella Waste Systems is:

  • The Waste Management (WM) of the Northeastern U.S.
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    • Solid Waste Collection: Gathering non-hazardous solid waste from residential, commercial, municipal, institutional, and industrial customers.
    • Solid Waste Disposal: Managing and operating disposal facilities, primarily Subtitle D landfills, for non-hazardous solid waste.
    • Transfer Station Operations: Facilitating the efficient consolidation and movement of solid waste from collection vehicles to larger transport vehicles.
    • Recycling Services: Processing and marketing a variety of recyclable materials such as metals, plastics, and paper, both from its facilities and third parties.
    • Organics Services: Providing services related to the management and processing of organic waste materials.
    • Commodity Brokerage: Engaging in the brokerage of recyclable commodities.
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    Casella Waste Systems serves a diverse range of customers, including individuals, businesses, and governmental entities. Based on the company description, its major customer categories are:

    • Residential customers: These are individual households that require solid waste collection and disposal services.
    • Commercial customers: This category includes various businesses and organizations that need waste management services.
    • Municipal customers: These are local governments (cities and towns) that contract with Casella for services such as waste collection, transfer, and disposal for their residents and public facilities.

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    Edmond "Ned" R. Coletta, President and Chief Executive Officer

    Ned Coletta assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of Casella Waste Systems on January 1, 2026. He joined Casella in December 2004, and prior to his appointment as CEO, he served as President since July 2022, and as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer from December 2012 to July 2022. Before joining Casella, Mr. Coletta co-founded and served as Chief Financial Officer of Avedro, Inc. (formerly ThermalVision, Inc.), an early-stage medical device company. He also worked as a research and development engineer at Lockheed Martin Michoud Space Systems from 1997 to 2001.

    Bradford J. Helgeson, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

    Bradford J. Helgeson has served as Casella Waste Systems' Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since November 2023. Before joining Casella, Mr. Helgeson was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Covanta Holding Corporation, a materials management and energy services company, from November 2013 to June 2022. During his tenure at Covanta, the company was sold to EQT Infrastructure in 2021. He also served as Vice President and Treasurer of Covanta from 2007 to 2013. Mr. Helgeson began his career in the environmental services industry as the Vice President of Finance and Treasurer at Waste Services, Inc. from 2004 to 2007, which was later acquired by IESI. Earlier in his career, he worked in investment banking at Lehman Brothers and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette from 1998 to 2004.

    John W. Casella, Executive Chairman of the Board

    John W. Casella co-founded Casella Waste Systems in 1975 with his brother, Douglas R. Casella. He transitioned to the role of Executive Chairman of the Board on January 1, 2026, after serving as Chief Executive Officer since 1993 and Chairman of the Board since 2001. Prior to founding Casella, Mr. Casella worked in business development and real estate at Killington/Pico Ski Resort Partners, LLC from 1971 to 1976. He also serves as an executive officer and director of Casella Construction, Inc., a company specializing in general contracting and heavy equipment work, which is jointly owned with his brother.

    Sean M. Steves, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Solid Waste Operations

    Sean M. Steves has served as Casella Waste Systems' Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Solid Waste Operations since July 2022. He joined the company in April 2018 as Vice President of Operational Initiatives. Before joining Casella, Mr. Steves was the Director of Operations Support for Republic Services, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. He possesses extensive operational experience in the waste industry, having started his career as a transfer station scale operator and progressing through various roles of increasing responsibility. Mr. Steves' resignation from this role is effective March 20, 2026.

    Shelley E. Sayward, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary

    Shelley E. Sayward serves as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary for Casella Waste Systems. Ms. Sayward holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Middlebury College and is licensed to practice law in the State of Vermont, having completed a four-year law clerkship program.

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    Here are the key risks to Casella Waste Systems (CWST):

    1. Macroeconomic Factors and Cost Volatility: Casella Waste Systems is significantly exposed to macroeconomic factors such as inflation, fuel price volatility, labor shortages, and rising interest rates. High energy costs, particularly for fuel, directly impact the company's operational expenses for its collection fleet and other logistics. Wage inflation and labor shortages also affect operating costs. Recent concerns about stagflation and global energy supply shocks highlight the immediate and broad impact of these external economic pressures on the company's profitability and consumer spending power.
    2. Acquisition and Integration Risks with Associated Leverage: The company's aggressive growth strategy relies heavily on acquisitions to expand its footprint and scale operations. This strategy introduces significant risks, including challenges in integrating newly acquired businesses, potential cost overruns, and increased debt or leverage. Recent financial results have shown pressure on net income and a net loss in the fourth quarter of 2025, which has been partly attributed to these integration costs and margin pressures associated with rapid expansion.
    3. Regulatory and Environmental Compliance Risks: Operating in the waste management sector, Casella Waste Systems faces inherent risks associated with stringent and evolving environmental regulations, especially concerning landfills and emissions (such as PFAS). The company's ability to obtain and maintain permits for the expansion or construction of solid waste facilities is crucial, and it often encounters opposition from local communities and officials due to public health and environmental concerns. Failure to meet environmental goals, such as greenhouse gas emissions targets, also presents a compliance and reputational risk.

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    Casella Waste Systems (CWST) operates within several addressable markets in the United States, primarily focused on solid waste management, recycling, and organics services.

    Solid Waste Management

    The U.S. solid waste management market, which includes collection, transfer, and disposal services, was estimated at approximately USD 156.3 billion in 2024. This market is projected to grow to USD 247.5 billion by 2033, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3% from 2025 to 2033.

    Recycling Services

    The waste recycling services market in the U.S. was valued at USD 13.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 21.92 billion by 2032.

    Organics Services (Organic Waste Management Solutions)

    The U.S. market for organic waste management solutions was valued at USD 5.15 billion in 2024. It is projected to grow to approximately USD 11.24 billion by 2034, demonstrating a CAGR of 8.11% from 2025 to 2034.

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    Casella Waste Systems (CWST) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next two to three years through a combination of strategic initiatives. These include disciplined pricing, strategic acquisitions, expansion and optimization of landfill capacity, and organic growth in core services and resource solutions. One key driver of revenue growth for Casella is its **disciplined pricing strategies**. The company aims to maintain a price-cost spread of at least 50 basis points, translating to an expected price increase of approximately 5% for 2026, directly contributing to higher revenues. This approach has historically supported organic revenue growth and margin expansion. **Strategic acquisitions** represent another significant growth engine. Casella has a track record of numerous acquisitions, completing around 80 over the past six years. The company anticipates converting $150 million to $200 million in revenue from its acquisition pipeline by 2026, including the integration of recently acquired businesses. These acquisitions expand market presence and create synergy opportunities. The **expansion and optimization of landfill capacity** are crucial for sustaining disposal revenue. Casella is actively managing its landfill portfolio, including planning for expansions in key regions like New York and New Hampshire, to ensure sufficient capacity to meet long-term customer needs and increase disposal volumes. This focus on a well-positioned disposal footprint in the capacity-constrained Northeast directly supports revenue generation from waste disposal. Finally, **organic growth in core services and resource solutions** is expected to contribute to revenue expansion. This includes growth in volumes within its solid waste collection and disposal operations, as well as strong performance in the Resource Solutions operating segment, particularly in National Accounts. Investments in operational efficiencies and technology also aim to enhance scalability and customer experience, indirectly supporting organic growth.

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    Capital Allocation Decisions for Casella Waste Systems (CWST)

    Share Issuance

    • In September 2024, Casella Waste Systems announced a public offering of 4,500,000 shares of its Class A common stock at $100.00 per share, generating approximately $450.0 million in gross proceeds.
    • The company's shares outstanding increased by 6.51% in 2025, 7.97% in 2024, and 6.77% in 2023.

    Outbound Investments

    • In April 2023, Casella acquired collection, transfer, and recycling operations from GFL Environmental Inc. for $525 million, adding approximately $185 million in annualized revenues and expanding its presence into the Mid-Atlantic region.
    • Casella completed 14 acquisitions in 2022, contributing roughly $51 million in annualized revenues. In 2023, acquired revenues exceeded $300 million, and in 2024, they were around $250 million. The company completed nine acquisitions in 2025, adding over $115 million in annualized revenues, and closed the acquisition of Mountain State Waste in January 2026, contributing approximately $30 million in annualized revenue.
    • Casella projects converting $150 million to $200 million in revenue from its acquisition pipeline in 2026.

    Capital Expenditures

    • Capital expenditures totaled $245.1 million in 2025, an increase of $41.8 million year-over-year, including $66 million invested upfront in recent acquisitions.
    • For fiscal year 2026, the company forecasts capital spending of $260 million.
    • Primary focuses of capital expenditures include expanding landfill capacity, such as the Highland landfill (expected to add 60 years of capacity), and investing in technology for operational efficiencies like fleet automation and upgraded ERP systems.

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    Peer Outperformance in Environmental & Facilities Services

    CWST has outperformed 61% of its 28 Environmental & Facilities Services peers over 5Y. Environmental & Facilities Services ranks 15th of 23 industries in Industrials by median 5Y return. The sector’s gains have largely come from elsewhere.
    Share of Environmental & Facilities Services constituents that CWST has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
    1Y
    76%
    of 34 industry peers · 2.7% return
    3Y
    43%
    of 30 industry peers · 8.4% return
    5Y
    61%
    of 28 industry peers · 18.3% return
    No Environmental & Facilities Services peer with a comparable growth profile has beaten CWST by more than 20pp over 5Y.
    Median price return by industry across the Industrials sector, ranked by 5Y. Environmental & Facilities Services is CWST's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
    Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
    Construction & Engineering 31 7.0%102.1%183.7% FIX 2314% · CDNL 2275% · STRL 2261%
    Marine Transportation 5 88.1%65.4%182.7% HOS 44163% · MATX 212% · SFL 183%
    Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 13 11.7%55.6%126.2% CAT 362% · ALSN 258% · WAB 234%
    Aerospace & Defense 55 -6.5%66.1%74.4% ATI 1052% · FTAI 970% · HWM 653%
    Rail Transportation 7 29.3%56.9%52.8% FSTR 147% · CSX 69% · UNP 58%
    Trading Companies & Distributors 19 4.3%37.5%50.6% DXPE 574% · AIT 306% · URI 220%
    Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 72 9.1%49.1%44.9% CRS 1270% · PSIX 1091% · EROC 652%
    Diversified Support Services 33 13.4%32.2%38.0% LIME 3498% · TH 465% · WLFC 368%
    Passenger Ground Transportation 3 -28.4%41.4%30.5% UBER 77% · CAR 31% · LYFT -70%
    Cargo Ground Transportation 16 34.4%-0.1%29.2% R 247% · XPO 246% · CVLG 193%
    Electrical Components & Equipment 41 3.4%56.5%22.0% POWL 2339% · BE 1320% · VRT 950%
    Building Products 33 -14.7%1.5%19.5% LMB 691% · GFF 386% · PPIH 296%
    Industrial Conglomerates 17 7.9%7.2%8.2% RCMT 456% · CSW 141% · DD 74%
    Agricultural & Farm Machinery 17 6.4%3.2%-2.4% BLBD 211% · DE 115% · GENC 56%
    Environmental & Facilities Services ← 29 -11.1%22.8%-6.4% CECO 939% · ADUR 385% · NVRI 370%
    Research & Consulting Services 13 -12.7%-24.6%-9.9% HURN 219% · CRAI 90% · GRNQ 69%
    Data Processing & Outsourced Services 6 -33.4%-15.8%-25.2% EXLS 46% · BR 9% · G -24%
    Passenger Airlines 11 3.2%13.1%-28.8% LTM 3169% · UAL 140% · SKYW 106%
    Office Services & Supplies 9 7.4%15.2%-31.0% PBI 198% · TILE 148% · HNI 50%
    Human Resource & Employment Services 22 6.5%-18.0%-36.6% BBSI 88% · ADP 53% · PAYX 25%
    Air Freight & Logistics 12 -18.0%-20.7%-37.8% CHRW 98% · FDX 67% · EXPD 67%
    Security & Alarm Services 10 -37.7%19.7%-45.5% CIX 160% · MG 123% · NL 67%
    Airport Services 3 -75.1%-78.9%-58.8% JOBY -33% · ASLE -59% · UP -100%
    Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are unfiltered by size in this render.

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    Financials

    CWSTWMRSGWCNGFLCLHMedian
    NameCasella .Waste Ma.Republic.Waste Co.GFL Envi.Clean Ha. 
    Mkt Price89.07211.10218.07155.3342.53315.80183.22
    Mkt Cap5.7678.167.139.415.416.728.0
    Rev LTM1,95525,66716,8909,7646,9726,2448,368
    Op Inc LTM944,7523,3821,8993357391,319
    FCF LTM1053,5732,6531,167210458812
    FCF 3Y Avg822,6172,3121,197151358778
    CFO LTM3516,5174,5422,5131,4229031,967
    CFO 3Y Avg3075,7684,1552,3441,3237961,833

    Growth & Margins

    CWSTWMRSGWCNGFLCLHMedian
    NameCasella .Waste Ma.Republic.Waste Co.GFL Envi.Clean Ha. 
    Rev Chg LTM13.6%7.2%3.2%5.7%9.6%5.1%6.5%
    Rev Chg 3Y Avg20.6%8.7%5.4%8.4%-1.6%5.3%6.9%
    Rev Chg Q16.9%4.0%4.6%6.4%16.3%11.9%9.2%
    QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM4.2%1.0%1.2%1.6%4.1%3.1%2.3%
    Op Inc Chg LTM-3.5%11.0%1.2%9.1%19.0%13.5%10.0%
    Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-2.6%10.6%9.6%13.0%23.5%4.7%10.1%
    Op Mgn LTM4.8%18.5%20.0%19.5%4.8%11.8%15.2%
    Op Mgn 3Y Avg5.8%18.7%19.9%19.1%4.2%11.4%15.1%
    QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.1%0.1%-0.0%0.0%-0.8%0.6%0.0%
    CFO/Rev LTM18.0%25.4%26.9%25.7%20.4%14.5%22.9%
    CFO/Rev 3Y Avg17.9%24.5%25.5%25.7%19.8%13.4%22.1%
    FCF/Rev LTM5.4%13.9%15.7%11.9%3.0%7.3%9.6%
    FCF/Rev 3Y Avg4.7%11.0%14.2%13.2%2.3%6.0%8.5%

    Valuation

    CWSTWMRSGWCNGFLCLHMedian
    NameCasella .Waste Ma.Republic.Waste Co.GFL Envi.Clean Ha. 
    Mkt Cap5.7678.167.139.415.416.728.0
    P/S2.926.44.04.02.22.73.4
    P/Op Inc60.1142.719.820.745.922.634.2
    P/EBIT79.8149.621.322.760.121.841.4
    P/E993.3237.730.737.1-67.638.037.6
    P/CFO16.1104.014.815.710.818.515.9
    Total Yield0.1%0.6%4.4%3.6%-1.3%2.6%1.6%
    Dividend Yield0.0%0.2%1.1%0.9%0.2%0.0%0.2%
    FCF Yield 3Y Avg1.3%1.8%3.4%2.7%1.0%2.6%2.2%
    D/E0.30.00.20.20.70.20.2
    Net D/E0.30.00.20.20.60.20.2

    Returns

    CWSTWMRSGWCNGFLCLHMedian
    NameCasella .Waste Ma.Republic.Waste Co.GFL Envi.Clean Ha. 
    1M Rtn-4.3%-5.7%-0.7%-7.7%3.3%-1.9%-3.1%
    3M Rtn2.4%-1.2%6.7%1.1%21.2%9.4%4.6%
    6M Rtn14.6%-7.9%0.0%-4.0%4.5%14.5%2.2%
    12M Rtn2.7%-0.8%-2.8%-9.9%-8.3%34.6%-1.8%
    3Y Rtn8.4%38.1%51.2%12.1%28.0%86.6%33.0%
    1M Excs Rtn-3.3%-5.1%-0.6%-7.2%3.2%-2.2%-2.7%
    3M Excs Rtn0.4%-3.2%4.7%-0.9%19.2%7.4%2.6%
    6M Excs Rtn-10.1%-24.7%-17.5%-21.2%-15.7%-6.7%-16.6%
    12M Excs Rtn-14.1%-16.4%-18.4%-25.5%-24.6%17.7%-17.4%
    3Y Excs Rtn-62.5%-33.5%-21.8%-59.3%-44.3%18.7%-38.9%

    Comparison Analyses

    Financials

    Segment Financials

    Revenue by Segment
    $ Mil20252024202320222021
    Collection1,196962711540443
    National Accounts226199187181142
    Processing144141116129103
    Transfer station14313112311191
    Landfill98951019892
    Transportation2321212014
    Landfill gas-to-energy88785
    Total1,8371,5571,2651,085889


    Operating Income by Segment
    $ Mil2015201420132012
    Western26132030
    Eastern7-1-4-43
    Other12-4-4
    Recycling-2-2-05
    Total321212-12


    Assets by Segment
    $ Mil2015201420132012
    Western319331348342
    Eastern213200211172
    Other69694965
    Recycling49505155
    Total650650660634


    Price Behavior

    Price Behavior
    Market Price$89.07 
    Market Cap ($ Bil)5.7 
    First Trading Date10/29/1997 
    Distance from 52W High-17.0% 
       50 Days200 Days
    DMA Price$92.03$92.09
    DMA Trendindeterminateup
    Distance from DMA-3.2%-3.3%
     3M1YR
    Volatility30.2%35.0%
    Downside Capture-31.297.81
    Upside Capture-15.259.61
    Correlation (SPY)-3.1%4.1%
    CWST Betas & Captures as of 8/31/2026

     1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
    Beta-0.05-0.31-0.550.010.100.48
    Up Beta0.48-0.35-0.41-0.12-0.060.52
    Down Beta0.170.99-0.340.410.350.35
    Up Capture-9%-61%-33%-5%1%20%
    Bmk +ve Days10213268138427
    Stock +ve Days11182958121378
    Down Capture-95%-59%-121%-7%15%78%
    Bmk -ve Days11213259113324
    Stock -ve Days10243569130368

    [1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
    Based On 1-Year Data
    Annualized
    Return
    Annualized
    Volatility
    Sharpe
    Ratio
    Correlation
    with CWST
    CWST1.8%34.9%0.10-
    Sector ETF (XLI)13.5%17.2%0.579.2%
    Equity (SPY)16.9%12.9%0.944.2%
    Gold (GLD)19.1%29.3%0.60-7.4%
    Commodities (DBC)46.3%20.6%1.73-9.4%
    Real Estate (VNQ)4.9%13.6%0.1026.5%
    Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-30.6%44.3%-0.70-3.3%

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    Based On 5-Year Data
    Annualized
    Return
    Annualized
    Volatility
    Sharpe
    Ratio
    Correlation
    with CWST
    CWST2.9%27.5%0.11-
    Sector ETF (XLI)12.4%17.6%0.5439.1%
    Equity (SPY)12.9%17.2%0.5736.3%
    Gold (GLD)19.1%18.8%0.834.9%
    Commodities (DBC)11.2%19.5%0.452.5%
    Real Estate (VNQ)1.1%18.8%-0.0542.4%
    Bitcoin (BTCUSD)12.5%52.5%0.4215.0%

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    Based On 10-Year Data
    Annualized
    Return
    Annualized
    Volatility
    Sharpe
    Ratio
    Correlation
    with CWST
    CWST25.3%31.0%0.79-
    Sector ETF (XLI)13.1%20.1%0.5744.0%
    Equity (SPY)15.1%18.0%0.7243.3%
    Gold (GLD)12.1%16.4%0.616.4%
    Commodities (DBC)8.3%18.1%0.379.8%
    Real Estate (VNQ)4.4%20.7%0.1846.4%
    Bitcoin (BTCUSD)62.6%66.2%1.0210.7%

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    Short Interest

    Short Interest: As Of Date8312026
    Short Interest: Shares Quantity4.8 Mil
    Short Interest: % Change Since 81520260.7%
    Average Daily Volume0.4 Mil
    Days-to-Cover Short Interest12.2 days
    Basic Shares Quantity63.6 Mil
    Short % of Basic Shares7.6%

    Earnings Returns History

    Updated 9/9/2026
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     Forward Returns
    Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
    8/6/2026-1.2%0.6%3.4%
    4/30/20269.6%7.8%7.4%
    2/19/2026-5.7%-9.0%-23.3%
    10/30/20256.9%6.6%15.4%
    7/31/2025-5.3%-8.6%-9.4%
    5/1/2025-0.5%1.0%-0.3%
    2/12/20250.1%8.4%0.7%
    10/30/2024-3.4%5.5%11.8%
    ...
    SUMMARY STATS   
    # Positive121718
    # Negative1276
    Median Positive3.7%4.9%5.8%
    Median Negative-3.1%-3.5%-6.0%
    Max Positive9.6%8.4%15.4%
    Max Negative-5.7%-12.9%-23.3%
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     Forward Returns
    Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
    8/6/2026-1.2%0.6%3.4%
    4/30/20269.6%7.8%7.4%
    2/19/2026-5.7%-9.0%-23.3%
    10/30/20256.9%6.6%15.4%
    7/31/2025-5.3%-8.6%-9.4%
    5/1/2025-0.5%1.0%-0.3%
    2/12/20250.1%8.4%0.7%
    10/30/2024-3.4%5.5%11.8%
    8/1/20243.1%1.5%5.4%
    4/25/2024-4.5%-2.9%5.8%
    2/15/2024-1.0%-0.5%3.9%
    11/1/20235.4%4.0%12.1%
    7/27/2023-2.8%-1.3%-2.6%
    4/27/20231.8%1.9%5.7%
    2/16/2023-3.7%-3.5%-0.3%
    10/27/20224.4%6.7%10.5%
    7/28/20221.4%5.1%2.9%
    4/28/2022-5.4%-12.9%-16.2%
    2/17/20220.8%1.2%15.1%
    10/28/20214.3%4.9%5.0%
    7/29/20215.1%4.9%12.0%
    4/29/2021-0.1%0.4%0.4%
    2/18/20210.0%0.6%5.9%
    10/29/2020-2.2%5.8%9.0%
    SUMMARY STATS   
    # Positive121718
    # Negative1276
    Median Positive3.7%4.9%5.8%
    Median Negative-3.1%-3.5%-6.0%
    Max Positive9.6%8.4%15.4%
    Max Negative-5.7%-12.9%-23.3%

    SEC Filings

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    Report DateFiling DateFiling
    06/30/202608/07/202610-Q
    03/31/202605/01/202610-Q
    12/31/202502/20/202610-K
    09/30/202510/31/202510-Q
    06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
    03/31/202505/02/202510-Q
    12/31/202402/18/202510-K
    09/30/202410/31/202410-Q
    06/30/202408/02/202410-Q
    03/31/202404/26/202410-Q
    12/31/202302/16/202410-K
    09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
    06/30/202307/28/202310-Q
    03/31/202304/28/202310-Q
    12/31/202202/17/202310-K
    09/30/202210/28/202210-Q
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    Report DateFiling DateFiling
    06/30/202608/07/202610-Q
    03/31/202605/01/202610-Q
    12/31/202502/20/202610-K
    09/30/202510/31/202510-Q
    06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
    03/31/202505/02/202510-Q
    12/31/202402/18/202510-K
    09/30/202410/31/202410-Q
    06/30/202408/02/202410-Q
    03/31/202404/26/202410-Q
    12/31/202302/16/202410-K
    09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
    06/30/202307/28/202310-Q
    03/31/202304/28/202310-Q
    12/31/202202/17/202310-K
    09/30/202210/28/202210-Q
    06/30/202207/29/202210-Q
    03/31/202204/29/202210-Q
    12/31/202102/18/202210-K
    09/30/202110/29/202110-Q
    06/30/202107/30/202110-Q
    03/31/202104/30/202110-Q
    12/31/202002/19/202110-K
    09/30/202010/30/202010-Q
    06/30/202008/04/202010-Q
    03/31/202005/08/202010-Q
    12/31/201902/21/202010-K
    09/30/201911/01/201910-Q

    Recent Forward Guidance

    Updated 8/7/2026

    Latest: Q2 2026 Earnings Reported 8/6/2026

    Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
    MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
    2026 Net cash provided by operating activitiesReported370.00 Mil375.00 Mil380.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 375.00 Mil for 2026
    2026 RevenueReported2.09 Bil2.10 Bil2.11 Bil1.4% RaisedGuidance: 2.07 Bil for 2026
    2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported473.00 Mil478.00 Mil483.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 478.00 Mil for 2026
    2026 Net IncomeReported03.00 Mil6.00 Mil-57.1% LoweredGuidance: 7.00 Mil for 2026
    2026 Adjusted Free Cash FlowReported200.00 Mil205.00 Mil210.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 205.00 Mil for 2026


    Prior: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 4/30/2026

    Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
    MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
    2026 Net cash provided by operating activitiesReported370.00 Mil375.00 Mil380.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 375.00 Mil for 2026
    2026 RevenueReported2.06 Bil2.07 Bil2.08 Bil4.5% RaisedGuidance: 1.98 Bil for 2026
    2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported473.00 Mil478.00 Mil483.00 Mil3.9% RaisedGuidance: 460.00 Mil for 2026
    2026 Net IncomeReported4.00 Mil7.00 Mil10.00 Mil-63.2% LoweredGuidance: 19.00 Mil for 2026
    2026 Adjusted Free Cash FlowReported200.00 Mil205.00 Mil210.00 Mil2.5% RaisedGuidance: 200.00 Mil for 2026

    Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/19/2026

    Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
    MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
    2026 Net cash provided by operating activitiesReported370.00 Mil375.00 Mil380.00 Mil13.6% Higher NewGuidance: 330.00 Mil for 2025
    2026 RevenueReported1.97 Bil1.98 Bil1.99 Bil7.9% Higher NewGuidance: 1.83 Bil for 2025
    2026 Adjusted EBITDAReported455.00 Mil460.00 Mil465.00 Mil9.5% Higher NewGuidance: 420.00 Mil for 2025
    2026 Net IncomeReported16.00 Mil19.00 Mil22.00 Mil46.2% Higher NewGuidance: 13.00 Mil for 2025
    2026 Adjusted Free Cash FlowReported195.00 Mil200.00 Mil205.00 Mil14.3% Higher NewGuidance: 175.00 Mil for 2025

    Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/30/2025

    Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
    MetricSourceLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
    2025 Net cash provided by operating activitiesReported325.00 Mil330.00 Mil335.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 330.00 Mil for 2025
    2025 RevenueReported1.83 Bil1.83 Bil1.84 Bil0.5% RaisedGuidance: 1.83 Bil for 2025
    2025 Adjusted EBITDAReported415.00 Mil420.00 Mil425.00 Mil1.2% RaisedGuidance: 417.50 Mil for 2025
    2025 Net incomeReported8.00 Mil13.00 Mil18.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 13.00 Mil for 2025
    2025 Adjusted Free Cash FlowReported170.00 Mil175.00 Mil180.00 Mil0 AffirmedGuidance: 175.00 Mil for 2025

    Insider Activity

    Updated 9/3/2026
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    #OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
    Value
    Value of
    Held Shares
    Form
    1Burke, Michael KDirectSell903202695.261,100104,7861,299,442Form
    2Burke, Michael KDirectSell826202692.991,100102,2891,370,766Form
    3Casella, Douglas RVICE CHAIRMAN, BD OF DIRECTORSDirectSell814202691.121,343122,3748,213,648Form
    4Casella, Douglas RVICE CHAIRMAN, BD OF DIRECTORSDirectSell814202691.0515,1571,380,0178,329,451Form
    5Burke, Michael KDirectSell527202687.562,305201,8261,230,043Form
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    #OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
    Value
    Value of
    Held Shares
    Form
    1Burke, Michael KDirectSell903202695.261,100104,7861,299,442Form
    2Burke, Michael KDirectSell826202692.991,100102,2891,370,766Form
    3Casella, Douglas RVICE CHAIRMAN, BD OF DIRECTORSDirectSell814202691.121,343122,3748,213,648Form
    4Casella, Douglas RVICE CHAIRMAN, BD OF DIRECTORSDirectSell814202691.0515,1571,380,0178,329,451Form
    5Burke, Michael KDirectSell527202687.562,305201,8261,230,043Form
    6Coletta, EdmondPRESIDENT & CEODirectSell522202689.5612,5001,119,52312,549,231Form
    7Casella, John W DirectSell316202687.771,744153,0712,702,877Form
    8Coletta, EdmondPRESIDENT & CEODirectSell316202687.8198886,75613,401,387Form
    9Drohan, KevinVP & CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICERDirectSell316202687.73857,457690,698Form
    10Steves, SeanSr VP & COO of SW OpsDirectSell316202687.8019717,297823,125Form
    11Sayward, Shelley ESENIOR VP & GENERAL COUNSELDirectSell316202687.7336231,7582,488,812Form
    12Helgeson, Bradford JohnExecutive VP and CFODirectSell316202687.7340535,531644,114Form
    13Casella, John W DirectSell316202690.0696386,7282,930,462Form
    14Coletta, EdmondPRESIDENT & CEODirectSell316202689.8037733,85513,793,819Form
    15Drohan, KevinVP & CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICERDirectSell316202689.52554,924712,400Form
    16Steves, SeanSr VP & COO of SW OpsDirectSell316202689.71978,702858,704Form
    17Sayward, Shelley ESENIOR VP & GENERAL COUNSELDirectSell316202689.7112911,5732,577,458Form
    18Steves, SeanSr VP & COO of SW OpsDirectSell302202692.891,199111,375898,153Form
    19Drohan, KevinVP & CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICERDirectSell302202692.6167562,512691,056Form
    20Coletta, EdmondPRESIDENTDirectSell302202693.703,812357,18413,782,427Form
    21Casella, John WCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERDirectSell302202693.106,726626,1912,605,776Form
    22Sayward, Shelley ESENIOR VP & GENERAL COUNSELDirectSell302202692.911,591147,8202,527,709Form
    23Coletta, EdmondPRESIDENTDirectSell12092025100.077,000700,49014,119,177Form
    24Helgeson, Bradford JohnExecutive VP and CFODirectSell1110202587.6526222,964437,461Form
    25Green, Emily NagleSee FootnoteSell1106202589.381,11699,748504,729Form

    Investor Activity (13F)

    Updated Sep 20, 2026
    13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

    Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

    Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
    Harvey Partners, LLC$22.3 Mil1.8%45ADD +43.5%13F
    Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
    Harvey Partners, LLC$22.3 Mil1.8%45ADD +43.5%13F
    Active Manager
    Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
    Harvey Partners, LLC$22.3 Mil1.8%45ADD +43.5%13F
    Core Cache Last Updated: 9/19/2026