Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST)

NASDAQ: CWST · Real-Time Price · USD
85.44
-0.01 (-0.01%)
At close: May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
85.01
-0.43 (-0.50%)
After-hours: May 8, 2026, 7:58 PM EDT
Market Cap5.43B -25.7%
Revenue (ttm)1.88B +14.9%
Net Income7.14M -44.4%
EPS0.11 -47.3%
Shares Out 63.61M
PE Ratio760.97
Forward PE73.51
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume478,627
Open85.19
Previous Close85.45
Day's Range83.38 - 85.92
52-Week Range74.05 - 121.04
Beta0.77
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target115.86 (+35.6%)
Earnings DateApr 30, 2026

About CWST

Casella Waste Systems, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a vertically integrated solid waste services company in the United States. The company offers resource management expertise and services primarily in the areas of solid waste collection and disposal, transfer, recycling and organics services to residential, commercial, municipal, institutional, and industrial customers. It also provides non-hazardous solid waste services, including collections, transfer stations, recycling, and disposal operations. In addition, the company... [Read more]

IPO Date Oct 28, 1997
Employees 5,600
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol CWST
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Casella Waste Systems's revenue was $1.84 billion, an increase of 17.95% compared to the previous year's $1.56 billion. Earnings were $7.87 million, a decrease of -41.85%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 7 analysts, the average rating for CWST stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $115.86, which is an increase of 35.60% from the latest price.

Price Target
$115.86
(35.60% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Casella Waste upgraded to Overweight from Equal Weight at Barclays

Barclays upgraded Casella Waste (CWST) to Overweight from Equal Weight with a price target of $102, up from $101. The firm cites the company’s “strong” Q1 results and visibility to

6 days ago - TheFly

Casella Waste Systems Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Q1 2026 saw 9.6% revenue growth and 12.3% adjusted EBITDA growth, driven by pricing, acquisitions, and operational execution. Guidance for 2026 was raised, with strong margin expansion expected from synergies and G&A savings.

9 days ago - Transcripts

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2026 Results; Updates Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance

Strategic Acquisitions and Steady First Quarter Execution Set the Table for a Strong Year of Performance Strategic Acquisitions and Steady First Quarter Execution Set the Table for a Strong Year of Pe...

9 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

Casella Waste Systems Transcript: 12th Annual Waste & Environmental Services Symposium

Leadership is focused on maintaining culture during growth, with a robust M&A pipeline centered on existing regions and moderate leverage. Technology upgrades, cost efficiencies, and a strong landfill position support long-term growth, while new customer apps and recycling investments drive operational improvements.

4 weeks ago - Transcripts

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. to Host Conference Call on Its First Quarter 2026 Results

RUTLAND, Vt., April 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management services company, will release its financial res...

4 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Star Waste Systems

RUTLAND, Vt., April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management services company (the “Company”), today announce...

5 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. to Present at Upcoming Investor Conference

RUTLAND, Vt., March 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management services company, announced today that the compa...

6 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Casella Waste Systems Transcript: JPMorgan Industrials Conference 2026

Leadership is prioritizing workforce safety, cultural modernization, and strategic alignment amid rapid growth. The business maintains pricing flexibility, targets margin preservation, and expects flat to modest volume growth. M&A remains robust, with a focus on integration and operational efficiency, while landfill scarcity supports pricing power.

7 weeks ago - Transcripts

Casella Waste appoints Christopher Rains as CRO

Casella Waste (CWST) Systems announced that Christopher Rains has joined its executive leadership team as Senior Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer. Prior to joining Casella, Mr. Rains served as

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Casella Waste price target lowered to $130 from $140 at UBS

UBS lowered the firm’s price target on Casella Waste (CWST) to $130 from $140 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.

2 months ago - TheFly

Casella Waste Systems Transcript: 47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference

Management outlined a strategy focused on pricing above inflation, operational efficiency, and growth through acquisitions and technology upgrades. Tight landfill capacity in the Northeast supports strong pricing, while system modernization and integration are expected to drive further margin expansion.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Announces Additional Information Regarding Presentations at Upcoming Investor Conferences

RUTLAND, Vt., March 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management services company, announced today that the Compa...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. to Present at Upcoming Investor Conferences

RUTLAND, Vt., Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management services company, announced today that the compan...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Casella Waste price target lowered to $115 from $120 at Raymond James

Raymond James analyst Patrick Tyler Brown lowered the firm’s price target on Casella Waste (CWST) to $115 from $120 and keeps a Strong Buy rating on the shares. Casella’s unique

2 months ago - TheFly

Casella Waste price target lowered to $110 from $112 at JPMorgan

JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on Casella Waste (CWST) to $110 from $112 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated the company’s model post the

2 months ago - TheFly

Casella Waste price target raised to $101 from $95 at Barclays

Barclays analyst William Grippin raised the firm’s price target on Casella Waste (CWST) to $101 from $95 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares.

2 months ago - TheFly

Casella Waste Systems Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025

Delivered double-digit growth in revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow for 2025, driven by organic growth, acquisitions, and operational improvements. 2026 guidance calls for continued growth, with margin expansion from integration and pricing, despite regulatory and weather headwinds.

2 months ago - Transcripts

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Results and Provides Fiscal Year 2026 Guidance

RUTLAND, Vt., Feb. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling and resource management services company, today reported its financial res...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. to Host Conference Call on Its Fourth Quarter 2025 Results

RUTLAND, Vt., Jan. 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management services company, will release its financial resu...

3 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

Casella Waste upgraded to Buy from Hold at Jefferies

Jefferies upgraded Casella Waste (CWST) to Buy from Hold with a price target of $120, up from $100. The firm believes the company’s setup in 2026 is “very attractive,” saying

4 months ago - TheFly

Casella Waste says President Ned Coletta assumes CEO role

Casella Waste (CWST) Systems announced the successful completion of its CEO succession plan. Edmond R. “Ned” Coletta has officially assumed the role of CEO and joined the company’s Board of

4 months ago - TheFly

Casella Waste initiated with a Neutral at JPMorgan

JPMorgan analyst Tami Zakaria initiated coverage of Casella Waste (CWST) with a Neutral rating and $112 price target Casella is a vertically integrated provider of solid waste and resource management

5 months ago - TheFly

Casella Waste price target lowered to $111 from $125 at Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs analyst Adam Bubes lowered the firm’s price target on Casella Waste (CWST) to $111 from $125 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares following the Q3 beat

6 months ago - TheFly

Casella Waste price target raised to $140 from $135 at UBS

UBS analyst Jon Windham raised the firm’s price target on Casella Waste (CWST) to $140 from $135 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. Casella Waste’s Q3 adjusted EBITDA

6 months ago - TheFly

Casella Waste upgraded to Equal Weight from Underweight at Barclays

Barclays analyst William Grippin upgraded Casella Waste (CWST) to Equal Weight from Underweight with a price target of $95, up from $88. The company’s Q3 results show easing integration headwinds

6 months ago - TheFly