Waste Connections Hits Day High with 4.26% Surge in Stock Price

Waste Connections, Inc. has shown significant activity today, with the stock rising by 4.26% on June 23, 2026. The stock reached an intraday high of CAD 227.23, reflecting a strong performance compared to the S&P/TSX 60, which only gained 0.18% during the same period. Over the past week, Waste Connections has outperformed the index with a 3.12% increase, while the S&P/TSX 60 experienced a decline of 0.66%. In terms of longer-term performance, Waste Connections has seen a 5.28% rise over the past month, contrasting with the S&P/TSX 60's 2.04% gain. However, the stock has faced challenges over the past year, with a decline of 12.11%, significantly underperforming the S&P/TSX 60, which rose by 29.8%. The company's market capitalization stands at CAD 55,492 million, and it currently has a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.00. Despite its recent gains, Waste Connections has a return on equity of 13.36% and a price-to-book ratio of 4.93, indicating a premium valuation compared to its peers.