CWSTIndustrials · Waste ManagementThe 11 Wall Street analysts covering Casella Waste Systems, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $112 — +19.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 42 of 100 as at 24 Aug 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 (69): The share price has been relatively steady.
Issuance (29): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.
Size (21): 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 +19.3% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $102 → $104 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $110 → $105 |
| 26 June 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $130 → $122 |
| 26 June 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 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 | — |
| 30 Sept 2025 | Stifel | Reinstates | Buy | $113 |
| 19 Sept 2025 | Barclays | Initiates | Underweight | — |
| 4 Aug 2025 | Raymond James | Reiterates | Strong Buy | — |
| 22 July 2025 | Raymond James | Maintains | Strong Buy | — |
| 11 Apr 2025 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 9 Apr 2025 | TD Cowen | Initiates | 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.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CWST appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 25 Aug 2026, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. returned −5.5% against +20.5% 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.
Cheaper than 1% of US stocks
Cheaper than 42% of US stocks
Cheaper than 29% of US stocks
Cheaper than 19% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 16% of US stocks
Higher than 39% of US stocks
Higher than 55% of US stocks
Higher than 47% of US stocks
Higher than 45% of US stocks
Higher than 57% of US stocks
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Casella Waste Systems, Inc. has a market value of $5.9B and an enterprise value of $7.3B.
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: 1150.1×; forward P/E: 62.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. employs 5,600 people — $349K of revenue per employee.
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Casella Waste Systems, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, with the transcript published by Seeking Alpha covering management's discussion of the quarter's results.
Why it matters — CWST watchers would care because the earnings call transcript provides direct insight into the company's quarterly performance and management commentary.
Casella Waste Systems reported second-quarter revenue growth of 16.9%, supported by acquisitions, pricing gains and higher landfill volumes. The company raised its full-year revenue outlook while reaffirming its adjusted EBITDA and cash-flow guidance.
Why it matters — Growth from acquisitions and pricing, along with an upgraded revenue outlook, reflects continued operational and financial momentum for CWST investors.
Casella (CWST) reported Q2 earnings of $0.40 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.27 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.36 per share in the same period a year ago.
Why it matters — The earnings beat the consensus estimate and came in above the prior-year figure, which is notable for those tracking Casella's quarterly performance.
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling and resource management services company, reported its financial results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2026, as announced on August 6, 2026.
Why it matters — CWST watchers would care because this release reports the company's second quarter 2026 financial performance, a key indicator of how the business is tracking.
Zacks Investment Research previewed Casella's upcoming Q2 earnings report, indicating the company is not expected to beat earnings estimates.
Why it matters — CWST watchers tracking the company's quarterly performance would want to know whether the upcoming earnings report is likely to meet, beat, or fall short of expectations.
The 11 Wall Street analysts covering Casella Waste Systems, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $112, 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., 8 rate it a Buy, 2 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Casella Waste Systems, Inc. 42 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 24 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 24 Aug 2026, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. ranks 42 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 (69 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 11 analysts implies +19.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Casella Waste Systems, Inc. 42 out of 100 as at 24 Aug 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 -5.5% over the 12 months to 25 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Casella Waste Systems Inc. is a vertically integrated solid waste services company operating primarily in the eastern United States.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 7 Aug 2026): "Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript". Casella Waste Systems, Inc. held its Q2 2026 earnings call, with the transcript published by Seeking Alpha covering management's discussion of the quarter's results.
Casella Waste Systems Inc. is a vertically integrated solid waste services company operating primarily in the eastern United States. It provides comprehensive resource management services, including solid waste collection, transfer, disposal, recycling, and organics processing to residential, commercial, municipal, institutional, and industrial customers. The company manages non-hazardous solid waste through collection routes, transfer stations, landfills, and specialized facilities, while also offering dumpster rentals, compactor services, and materials processing for resale and repurposing. Its operations are organized into geographical segments—Eastern, Western, Mid-Atlantic—and a Resource Solutions segment focused on industrial recycling, organics management, energy recovery, special waste handling, and professional services. Casella Waste Systems Inc. supports sustainability efforts through recycling programs and resource recovery initiatives. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Rutland, Vermont, it plays a key role in regional waste management by serving diverse clients with integrated solutions that emphasize efficiency and environmental responsibility.
CEO Mr. Edmond R. Coletta · 5,600 employees · United States · https://www.casella.com
