WCN is Waste Connections, Inc. (Industrials). Trading at $164.87. Current dividend yield: 0.85%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $1.40 |
| Current yield | 0.85% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Nov 06, 2026(in 62 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.3500 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 11.25% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 11.07% |
| Payout ratio | 33% |
| Market cap | $41.48B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | $0.3500 |
| 2026-05-06 | $0.3500 |
| 2026-02-25 | $0.3500 |
| 2025-11-05 | $0.3500 |
| 2025-08-06 | $0.3150 |
| 2025-05-07 | $0.3150 |
| 2025-02-27 | $0.3150 |
| 2024-11-07 | $0.3150 |
About WCN
Waste Connections is a North American waste management company focused on integrated waste collection services. The firm primarily focuses on residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial waste collection, with a secondary market focus on rural areas. With 113 landfills and 222 transfer stations as of 2024, it is the third-largest waste management company by revenue. Revenue is split among six operating segments: Western, Southern, Eastern, Central, Canada, and Midsouth.
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Frequently asked
What is WCN's dividend yield?
WCN (Waste Connections, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 0.85%, which works out to about $1.40 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is WCN's next ex-dividend date?
WCN's next ex-dividend date is Nov 06, 2026 (in 62 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did WCN last pay a dividend?
WCN's most recent dividend payment date was Aug 20, 2026.
How often does WCN pay dividends?
WCN pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is WCN growing its dividend?
WCN has been growing its dividend at a 11.07% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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