Waste Connections Profit Margin

Waste Connections (WCN) currently reports a profit margin of 11.4% as of September 2026. That compares with 5.87% in the prior-year period — up 94.3% year over year. That is above the Utilities sector average of 10.43%. Use the charts on this page to explore Waste Connections's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Waste Connections's profit margin increased from 5.87% to 11.4% — a 94.3% year-over-year increase (period ending September 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Waste Connections's profit margin of 11.4% is higher than the Utilities sector average of 10.43%. That is roughly 9.3% above the sector mean. A reading higher peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Waste Connections's current 11.4% should be judged against Utilities norms (sector average: 10.43%) and against WCN's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 11.4%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Utilities average is 10.43%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Waste Connections, and consider following WCN for alerts when major investors trade the stock.