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CWST Stock Forecast: Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Oct 2026
$82
−4.01% on the day

The 11 Wall Street analysts covering Casella Waste Systems, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $109 — +33.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 50 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$5.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
50 / 100
Median analyst target
$109
Analysts covering
11
Revenue$543.7M+16.9% y/y
Operating income$27.1M
Net income$3.8M
Free cash flow$26.5M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−2.2%
1M
−10.0%
YTD
−16.4%
1Y
−8.9%
From 52W high
−23.7%
From 52W low
+9.2%
$75
$107
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CWST stock analysis: one number for the whole business

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.

Where the model ranks itAs at 14 Oct 2026
50 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
81
Value
68
Quality
63
Revisions
63
Accruals
62
Growth
44
Momentum
42
Issuance
29
Size
22

Volatility (81): The share price has been relatively steady.

Issuance (29): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Size (22): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

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Wall Street

CWST stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CWST, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$70$80$90$100$110$120$130Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26CWSTHigh $130Median $109Low $91

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says11 analysts
8 Buy2 Hold1 Sell
Low $91Median $109High $130

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +33.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
8 Oct 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral$105 → $91
10 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$102 → $104
10 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
10 Aug 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral$110 → $105
10 Aug 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
26 June 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$130 → $122
26 June 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
4 May 2026BarclaysUpgradeOverweight—
10 Mar 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
23 Feb 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
23 Feb 2026JP MorganMaintainsNeutral—
6 Jan 2026JefferiesUpgradeBuy—
11 Dec 2025JP MorganInitiatesNeutral—
3 Nov 2025BarclaysUpgradeEqual-Weight—
3 Nov 2025Goldman SachsMaintainsBuy—
3 Nov 2025UBSMaintainsBuy—
16 Oct 2025UBSMaintainsBuy—
30 Sept 2025StifelReinstatesBuy$113
19 Sept 2025BarclaysInitiatesUnderweight—
4 Aug 2025Raymond JamesReiteratesStrong 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.

Market Radar

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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.

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Performance

CWST vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. returned −8.9% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

CWST vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26CWSTS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

CWST analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+7.5%
Analysts raising
8
Analysts cutting
3
Fundamentals

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
947.4×

Cheaper than 1% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.8×

Cheaper than 42% of US stocks

Price / book
3.4×

Cheaper than 27% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
16.3×

Cheaper than 20% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
16.9%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−27.6%

Higher than 17% of US stocks

Gross margin
32.9%

Higher than 38% of US stocks

Operating margin
5.0%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Net margin
0.3%

Higher than 48% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
0.4%

Higher than 45% of US stocks

Return on assets
1.7%

Higher than 57% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.0%

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.

Key statistics

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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 $5.4B and an enterprise value of $6.8B.

  • 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.

  • Shares outstanding: 63.6M.

  • Trailing P/E: 947.4×; forward P/E: 59.4× — 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.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 15 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

CWST vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelWaste Management
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
CWSTCasella Waste Systems, Inc.$5.4B
50
CLHClean Harbors, Inc.$17.1B
94
GFLGFL Environmental, Inc.$18.7B
—
WCNWaste Connections, Inc.$39.2B
—
OIOOIO Group$584.7M
23
NVRIEnviri Corp.$547.5M
0
ONTOnterris, Inc.$490.1M
57

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News

Latest CWST news & analysis

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Announces a Permit Expansion at Its Hakes C&D Landfill in New York

GlobeNewsWire · 29 Sept 2026positive

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.

Casella Releases 2026 Sustainability Report Highlighting Growth and Measurable Progress

GlobeNewsWire · 23 Sept 2026positive

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. released its 2026 Sustainability Report, detailing how continued focus and investment in its employees, infrastructure, and services is driving measurable environmental and operating performance. The report highlights growth and the company's progress on these fronts.

Why it matters — The report offers CWST watchers insight into how the company's investments are translating into measurable environmental and operating performance, which may be of interest given its sustainability commitments.

Casella Waste Director Michael Burke Sells 1,100 Shares for $105,000

The Motley Fool · 19 Sept 2026neutral

Casella Waste Systems director Michael Burke sold 1,100 shares in a transaction valued at $105,000. The sale represented roughly 7% of his total direct equity stake held before the filing.

Why it matters — A CWST watcher would care because insider share transactions can signal sentiment about the company's outlook, though this sale appears routine.

Casella Waste Systems Recognizes 2026 Sustainability Leaders

GlobeNewsWire · 10 Sept 2026positive

Casella Waste Systems recognized three organizations with its annual Sustainability Leadership Awards, honoring their leadership in sustainability as part of the company's ongoing program.

Why it matters — The recognition highlights Casella's engagement with customers and its focus on sustainability, reinforcing its regional leadership in waste, recycling, and resource management.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CWST stock

What is the CWST stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 11 Wall Street analysts covering Casella Waste Systems, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $109, with estimates ranging from $91 to $130. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CWST stock a buy right now?

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. 50 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CWST?

As at 14 Oct 2026, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. ranks 50 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 (81 of 100).

Will CWST stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 11 analysts implies +33.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Casella Waste Systems, Inc. 50 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CWST stock forecast for 2030?

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.

How has CWST stock performed over the past year?

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. returned -8.9% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Casella Waste Systems, Inc. do?

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.

What is the latest news on CWST?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 13 Oct 2026): "Casella Waste Systems, Inc. to Host Conference Call on Its Third Quarter 2026 Results". Casella Waste Systems said it will release financial results for the three months ended September 30, 2026, after market close on November 9, 2026.

Company

About Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

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