CWSTIndustrials · Waste ManagementThe 11 Wall Street analysts covering Casella Waste Systems, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $105 — +6.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 49 of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Casella Waste Systems, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (78): The share price has been relatively steady.
Issuance (29): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
Size (20): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CWST, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +6.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 2 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $91 → $99 |
| 21 Oct 2026 | UBS | Downgrade | Neutral | $122 → $95 |
| 8 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $105 → $91 |
| 8 Oct 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $102 → $104 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 10 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $110 → $105 |
| 26 June 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 26 June 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $130 → $122 |
| 4 May 2026 | Barclays | Upgrade | Overweight | — |
| 10 Mar 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 23 Feb 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Jefferies | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 11 Dec 2025 | JP Morgan | Initiates | Neutral | — |
| 3 Nov 2025 | Barclays | Upgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
| 3 Nov 2025 | Goldman Sachs | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 3 Nov 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 16 Oct 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. returned +9.9% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 57% of US stocks
Higher than 1% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. has a market value of $6.1B and an enterprise value of $7.5B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.0B. The latest quarter grew 16.9% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $5.7M, a 0.3% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.09.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $105.0M.
Trailing P/E: 1069.2×; forward P/E: 67.5× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 0.00%, paying out 0% of earnings.
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. employs 5,600 people — $349K of revenue per employee.
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Zacks Investment Research says Casella has two key ingredients that suggest it is likely to beat earnings estimates in its upcoming Q3 report.
Why it matters — The item outlines expectations ahead of CWST’s Q3 earnings release.
The portfolio update says Natera and Impinj reported stronger-than-expected results, while Hamilton Lane shares contributed positively after stronger-than-expected revenue and earnings. The excerpt does not mention Casella Waste Systems.
Why it matters — The update provides no company-specific information about CWST, so its relevance to a CWST watcher is limited.
Zacks Investment Research says Casella has an impressive history of earnings surprises and currently has two key factors it considers supportive of a potential beat in the next quarterly report.
Why it matters — CWST watchers may note the source’s positive assessment of the factors it sees as relevant to the company’s upcoming earnings report.
Casella Waste Systems said it will release financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2026, after market close on November 9, 2026.
Why it matters — CWST watchers can note the scheduled date for the company's third-quarter 2026 results release.
Casella Waste Systems announced that the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued a permit to expand the disposal area of its Hakes Construction and Demolition Landfill in Campbell, New York, by approximately 43.3 acres. The expansion provides an estimated 5.8 million cubic yards of additional disposal capacity.
Why it matters — The permit expansion adds significant disposal capacity at the Hakes Landfill, which supports Casella's long-term landfill operations and revenue potential in the region.
The 11 Wall Street analysts covering Casella Waste Systems, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $105, with estimates ranging from $91 to $130. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 11 analysts covering Casella Waste Systems, Inc., 7 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Casella Waste Systems, Inc. 49 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 4 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 4 Nov 2026, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. ranks 49 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (78 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 11 analysts implies +6.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Casella Waste Systems, Inc. 49 out of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Casella Waste Systems, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CWST are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $91 to $130 over the next 12 months.
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. returned +9.9% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Class A Common Stock represents a regional solid waste and resource management company focused on collection, transfer, recycling, disposal, and organics services.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 2 Nov 2026): "Casella (CWST) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q3 Release". Zacks Investment Research says Casella has two key ingredients that suggest it is likely to beat earnings estimates in its upcoming Q3 report.
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Class A Common Stock represents a regional solid waste and resource management company focused on collection, transfer, recycling, disposal, and organics services. Casella Waste Systems serves residential, commercial, municipal, institutional, and industrial customers across the eastern United States, with operations organized around solid waste handling and materials recovery. The company also processes and markets recyclable materials such as paper, plastics, glass, and metals, supporting broader waste diversion and recycling workflows. Its business model centers on vertically integrated environmental services, combining hauling, transfer stations, landfills, and resource solutions to manage waste streams from end to end. Headquartered in Rutland, Vermont, Casella Waste Systems plays an important role in the environmental services sector by providing infrastructure and services that help communities and businesses manage waste efficiently.
CEO Mr. Edmond R. Coletta · 5,600 employees · United States · https://www.casella.com
