Waste Connections Profit Margin

Waste Connections (WCN) currently reports a profit margin of 9.63% as of June 2026. That compares with 6.97% in the prior-year period — up 38.1% year over year. That is below the Utilities sector average of 13.05%. Use the charts on this page to explore Waste Connections's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Waste Connections's profit margin increased from 6.97% to 9.63% — a 38.1% year-over-year increase (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Waste Connections's profit margin of 9.63% is lower than the Utilities sector average of 13.05%. That is roughly 26.2% below the sector mean. A reading lower 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 9.63% should be judged against Utilities norms (sector average: 13.05%) 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 9.63%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Utilities average is 13.05%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Waste Connections, and consider following WCN for alerts when major investors trade the stock.