WCN – Dividend Returns, History & Calculator

Dividend Contender 15 Years

Waste Connections, Inc. provides non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, disposal, and resource recovery services in the United States and Canada. It offers collection services to residential, commercial, municipal, industrial, and exploration and production

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Company Info

Symbol WCN
Company Waste Connections, Inc.
Sector Industrials
Industry Waste Management
Website Visit
Market Cap $43,642.5M

Price Data

Price $169.74
Price Change -2.82
Price Change % -1.63%
Next Earnings Oct 21, 2025
Low (52W) $169.36
High (52W) $201.66

Dividend Data

Div Yield 74.23%
5Y Avg Yield 68.00%
Current Div $0.315
Payouts/Year 4
Annualized $1.260
Previous Div $0.315
Ex-Date Aug 6, 2025

Growth Rates

Chowder Number 12.0
DGR 1Y 10.5%
DGR 3Y 11.1%
DGR 5Y 11.2%
DGR 10Y 13.8%

Total Returns

TTR 1Y - With Specials -5.3%
TTR 3Y - With Specials 11.9%
TTR 1Y - No Specials -5.3%
TTR 3Y - No Specials 11.9%

Fair Value

Fair Value (P/E 10) $110.50
FV (P/E 10) % 54.0%
Fair Value (Peter Lynch) $62.00
FV (Peter Lynch) % 174.0%
Fair Value (Blended) $183.65
FV (Blended) % -8.0%

Financial Metrics

Revenue 1Y 11.2%
NPM 7.0%
CF/Share $8.97
ROE 7.9%
Current R 0.7x
Debt/Capital 51.0%
ROTC 3.9%
P/E 68.4x
P/BV 5.3x
PEG 5.31
📊 Financial data last updated: October 16, 2025 10:54 am

Calculate your WCN Dividend Returns

Quickly and easily calculate WCN dividend yield using our WCN calculator. Adjust the fields below to see how your WCN investments snowball over time.

Show Idealized Scenario (Assumes all future extra investments and dividends are made on Day 1 and reinvested instantly — this creates a best-case scenario for compounding growth.)

Portfolio Growth Over Time

Data last updated: October 15, 2025 5:58 pm

Year-by-Year Portfolio Growth (Realistic DRIP Scenario)

YearStart BalanceStart SharesShare PriceDividend / ShareDividend YieldYield on CostAnnual DividendTotal DividendsEnd SharesEnd Balance
1$10,00059$170.38$0.320.74%0.74%$80$8066$11,280
2$13,24666$200.08$0.350.71%0.83%$99$17973$14,545
3$17,08173$234.96$0.400.68%0.94%$121$30178$18,402
4$21,61078$275.92$0.450.65%1.05%$146$44683$22,956
5$26,95883$324.02$0.510.62%1.19%$173$62087$28,331
6$33,27087$380.50$0.570.60%1.33%$204$82491$34,674
7$40,71891$446.83$0.640.57%1.50%$238$1,06294$42,156
8$49,50594$524.72$0.720.55%1.69%$276$1,33897$50,981
9$59,86997$616.19$0.810.53%1.90%$320$1,658100$61,388
10$72,089100$723.60$0.910.50%2.14%$368$2,026102$73,657

WCN Dividend History

Ex-Date Payment Date Amount TTM Yield Forward Yield Price on Ex-Date
08/06/202508/06/2025$0.3150.67%0.67%$187.86
05/07/202505/07/2025$0.3150.62%0.64%$198.39
02/27/202502/27/2025$0.3150.64%0.68%$186.32
11/07/202411/07/2024$0.3150.64%0.69%$181.90
08/07/202408/07/2024$0.2850.64%0.64%$179.29
05/07/202405/07/2024$0.2850.67%0.69%$165.50
02/27/202402/27/2024$0.2850.64%0.68%$168.33
11/07/202311/07/2023$0.2850.80%0.87%$131.67
08/15/202308/15/2023$0.2550.74%0.74%$138.35
05/09/202305/09/2023$0.2550.70%0.71%$142.76
02/28/202302/28/2023$0.2550.72%0.76%$133.92
11/15/202211/15/2022$0.2550.69%0.75%$136.11
08/17/202208/17/2022$0.2300.64%0.64%$143.92
05/17/202205/17/2022$0.2300.70%0.72%$127.37
03/01/202203/01/2022$0.2300.69%0.73%$125.81
11/08/202111/08/2021$0.2300.63%0.68%$134.71
08/17/202108/17/2021$0.2050.65%0.65%$126.94
05/11/202105/11/2021$0.2050.66%0.68%$121.00
03/02/202103/02/2021$0.2050.78%0.82%$99.52
11/09/202011/09/2020$0.2050.72%0.77%$106.27
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WCN 10-yr Total Return ($10,000 invested)

This analysis of WCN demonstrates the power of dividend reinvestment over a 10-year period with a $10,000 initial investment. The dividend reinvestment strategy delivered a 19.1% CAGR, representing strong long-term performance. While recent 5-year returns averaged 13.6% annually, the exceptional 10-year performance of 19.1% demonstrates sustained long-term growth. The DRIP strategy provided 18% more total return compared to collecting dividends as cash, highlighting the compounding effect of reinvestment.

With DRIP No DRIP

Total Return with and without DRIP (WCN)

Over the selected period, investing $10,000 in WCN would grow to $59,264 with DRIP (492.6%), and $57,174 without DRIP (471.7%).

WCN Dividend Reinvestment Snowball

Investing $10,000 + $100/mo in WCN with historic price growth (17.39%) and dividend growth (12.54%) produces dramatically different outcomes depending on whether you reinvest dividends.

After 20 Years

Your Investment: $34,000

With DRIP

Portfolio: $461,406

Annual Dividend: $1,473

Yield on Cost: 4.33%

Total Dividends: $9,871

No DRIP

Portfolio: $434,646

Total Dividends: $9,286

After 30 Years

Your Investment: $46,000

With DRIP

Portfolio: $2,379,530

Annual Dividend: $4,983

Yield on Cost: 10.83%

Total Dividends: $37,066

No DRIP

Portfolio: $2,177,348

Total Dividends: $34,001

Milestones on the way

By year 13, the compounding really starts to show. Your total dividends collected reach $3,402 against a total investment of $25,600. At this point, your portfolio is throwing off $607 per year in dividends alone.

By year 17, the annual dividend climbs to around your initial contribution. For a starting investment of $10,000, the yearly dividend now sits at approximately $1,013, a powerful “income on autopilot” milestone.

After two decades, cumulative dividends total $9,871 versus $34,000 invested, nearly a 29% recovery of capital purely from income. Yield on cost reaches 4.33%.

At year 25, the income engine takes over. The portfolio’s annual dividend of $2,720 is greater than total contributions to date ($40,000), and cumulative dividends exceed $19,455.

By year 30, the DRIP snowball is in full force. Yearly income reaches $4,983, cumulative dividends total $37,066, and the DRIP portfolio value stands at $2,379,530, compared with $2,177,348 if dividends weren’t reinvested.

How we estimate these numbers

We use the latest calculator inputs for WCN, price $169.74, dividend per period $0.32 (4×/year), along with historic growth assumptions: price growth 17.39% and dividend growth 12.54% annually.

We simulate month by month for 30 years. Every month, a $100 contribution is added and converted to shares at that month’s price. Dividends are paid roughly evenly across the year based on the dividend frequency; in the DRIP path, each payout immediately buys additional shares at the then-current price. In the No‑DRIP path, dividends accrue as cash. Prices grow using a monthly rate derived from the annual price growth. Dividends per share increase once per year at the annual dividend growth rate.

This model isn’t investment advice; it’s a simple, transparent framework that illustrates how reinvesting dividends can accelerate both income and total return over time.

Projected Future Returns & Dividends for WCN

Based on past 10-year performance, here are WCN growth metrics:

Share price CAGR of +17.77%
Dividend CAGR of +13.77%

Using WCN CAGR metrics, we can estimate that your initial $10,000 investment, over the next 10 years, should grow as follows:

WCN (DRIP)WCN (No DRIP)
Current Price$170.38$170.38
Start Shares58.6958.69
Start Value$10,000$10,000
After 10 years:
Final Share Count62.4058.69
Dividends Payment$4.58$4.58
Annual Dividends$284$269
Yield on cost2.84%2.69%
Share Price$874.19$874.19
Total Dividends$1,668$1,609
Final Value$54,551$52,918

Estimated Future Value + Dividends – WCN

Dividend History: Payments & Yield

Shows quarterly dividend payments with trailing yield and a 5-year rolling average overlay. Use the range pills to switch the visible period.

Yield Dividend

Dividend Growth

Lifetime quarterly dividend amounts, with range controls for 1Y/2Y/5Y/10Y. Useful to visualize the cadence and pace of dividend increases over time.

Dividend

Dividend Payments & Yield

Quarterly dividends with TTM yield and a 5‑year rolling average overlay. Helps compare current yield versus recent history across different ranges.

Dividend 5-yr Rolling AVG Yield

WCN Dividend History

Ex-Date Payment Date Amount TTM Yield Forward Yield Price on Ex-Date
08/06/202508/06/2025$0.3150.67%0.67%$187.86
05/07/202505/07/2025$0.3150.62%0.64%$198.39
02/27/202502/27/2025$0.3150.64%0.68%$186.32
11/07/202411/07/2024$0.3150.64%0.69%$181.90
08/07/202408/07/2024$0.2850.64%0.64%$179.29
05/07/202405/07/2024$0.2850.67%0.69%$165.50
02/27/202402/27/2024$0.2850.64%0.68%$168.33
11/07/202311/07/2023$0.2850.80%0.87%$131.67
08/15/202308/15/2023$0.2550.74%0.74%$138.35
05/09/202305/09/2023$0.2550.70%0.71%$142.76
02/28/202302/28/2023$0.2550.72%0.76%$133.92
11/15/202211/15/2022$0.2550.69%0.75%$136.11
08/17/202208/17/2022$0.2300.64%0.64%$143.92
05/17/202205/17/2022$0.2300.70%0.72%$127.37
03/01/202203/01/2022$0.2300.69%0.73%$125.81
11/08/202111/08/2021$0.2300.63%0.68%$134.71
08/17/202108/17/2021$0.2050.65%0.65%$126.94
05/11/202105/11/2021$0.2050.66%0.68%$121.00
03/02/202103/02/2021$0.2050.78%0.82%$99.52
11/09/202011/09/2020$0.2050.72%0.77%$106.27
07/31/202007/31/2020$0.1850.72%0.72%$102.37
05/04/202005/04/2020$0.1850.84%0.87%$85.34
02/26/202002/26/2020$0.1850.69%0.74%$99.87
11/08/201911/08/2019$0.1850.75%0.83%$88.84
08/09/201908/09/2019$0.1600.70%0.70%$91.76
05/07/201905/07/2019$0.1600.68%0.70%$91.13
02/28/201902/28/2019$0.1600.72%0.77%$83.40
11/09/201811/09/2018$0.1600.75%0.83%$76.96
05/15/201805/15/2018$0.1400.72%0.75%$74.92
02/27/201802/27/2018$0.1400.73%0.78%$71.64
11/07/201711/07/2017$0.1400.72%0.81%$69.14
08/03/201708/03/2017$0.1200.73%0.73%$65.36
05/08/201705/08/2017$0.1200.74%0.78%$61.71
03/03/201703/03/2017$0.1200.74%0.82%$58.52
11/03/201611/03/2016$0.1200.83%0.97%$49.39
07/28/201607/28/2016$0.0970.78%0.78%$49.54
04/29/201604/29/2016$0.0970.84%0.86%$44.85
02/26/201602/26/2016$0.0970.88%0.92%$41.86
11/05/201511/05/2015$0.0970.97%1.05%$36.76
08/06/201508/06/2015$0.0871.05%1.05%$33.13
04/28/201504/28/2015$0.0871.07%1.11%$31.35
02/26/201502/26/2015$0.0871.04%1.10%$31.40
10/31/201410/31/2014$0.0870.95%1.04%$33.27
07/30/201407/30/2014$0.0770.95%0.95%$32.41
04/29/201404/29/2014$0.0771.00%1.03%$29.70
02/07/201402/07/2014$0.0771.03%1.10%$27.93
11/01/201311/01/2013$0.0770.97%1.08%$28.43
08/02/201308/02/2013$0.0670.92%0.92%$29.13
05/06/201305/06/2013$0.0671.03%1.05%$25.31
02/01/201302/01/2013$0.0671.06%1.11%$23.93
11/01/201211/01/2012$0.0671.12%1.21%$22.01
08/02/201208/02/2012$0.0601.19%1.19%$20.14
05/07/201205/07/2012$0.0601.09%1.14%$21.12
02/16/201202/16/2012$0.0601.03%1.13%$21.27
10/31/201110/31/2011$0.0600.93%1.06%$22.70
08/01/201108/01/2011$0.0500.93%0.93%$21.45
05/04/201105/04/2011$0.0500.74%0.98%$20.34
02/17/201102/17/2011$0.0500.50%1.01%$19.88
10/27/201010/27/2010$0.0500.28%1.13%$17.76
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Dividend Payout Ratio

Tracks the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends each quarter. Lower and stable ratios often indicate safer, more sustainable payouts.

Payout Ratio

Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio

Shows dividends as a percentage of free cash flow. Consistently high values may signal limited reinvestment capacity or potential dividend risk.

Dividend/FCF Ratio

Share Price

Historical closing price with range controls. Table view includes quarter‑over‑quarter and year‑over‑year changes for additional context.

WCN Price

Price to Earnings

WCN trades at a 175.1x price-to-earnings ratio. This elevated valuation suggests investors expect strong future growth.

Price to Sales

WCN trades at a 21.1x price-to-sales ratio, providing insight into market valuation relative to revenue generation.

Revenue

WCN generated $2.4B in revenue. Revenue has grown by 57% over the period.

Net Income

WCN reported $0.3B in net income. Net income has grown by 88% over the period.

Revenue vs Net Income

WCN generated $2.4B in revenue with net income of $0.3B, representing a 12.1% net profit margin.

Gross Profit

WCN achieved $2.0B in gross profit, showing revenue after direct production costs.

Operating Income

WCN generated $0.8B in operating income, representing profit from core business operations.

EBITDA

WCN generated $1.0B in EBITDA, measuring operational profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

Operating Cash Flow

WCN generated $0.3B in operating cash flow, demonstrating the company’s ability to convert earnings into cash.

Free Cash Flow

WCN generated $0.2B in free cash flow. Free cash flow has increased by 101% over the period.

Free Cash Flow / Share

WCN generates $0.97 in free cash flow per share. FCF per share has grown by 101% over the period.

Earnings Per Share (EPS)

WCN reported $1.13 in earnings per share. EPS has grown by 88% over the period.

Return on Equity (ROE)

WCN delivered a 10.1% return on equity, indicating how effectively the company generates returns for shareholders.

Return on Assets (ROA)

WCN achieved a 6.0% return on assets, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.

Net Profit Margin

WCN maintains a 12.1% net profit margin, showing the percentage of revenue retained as profit after all expenses.

Gross Profit Margin

WCN operates with a 82.2% gross profit margin, reflecting pricing power and cost efficiency in core operations.

Cash & Debt

WCN holds $0.4B in cash against $0.1B in debt, resulting in a net cash position of $0.2B.

Shares Outstanding

WCN has 0.3B shares outstanding.

Stock-Based Comp

WCN reported $0.1B in stock-based compensation. Over the period, stock-based compensation has increased by 57%.

FCF vs Stock Based Comp

WCN generated $0.2B in free cash flow while spending $0.1B on stock-based compensation, representing 24% of FCF.

FCF vs FCF / Share

WCN reported $0.2B in free cash flow, translating to $0.97 per share.

Revenue: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks WCN revenue: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

EPS: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks WCN eps: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

Net Income: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks WCN net income: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

EBITDA: Actual + Estimates

This chart tracks WCN ebitda: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Data sources include Yahoo Finance and other third-party providers and may contain errors or delays.

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