Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
CWST
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- Casella Waste Systems operates in a growing waste management industry, benefiting from increasing demand for sustainable waste solutions.
- Revenue increased by 19% compared to the prior quarter, reaching $544 million.
- Gross margin improved to 32.9%, up from 32.5% in the previous quarter.
- The company's trailing P/E ratio is exceptionally high at 911.78, indicating potential overvaluation.
- Net income has shown a decline, with a loss of $5.539 million in Q1 2026.
- The overall score indicates a 'Strong Sell' signal with a score of -24.00, reflecting negative market trends.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $5.35B | Enterprise value | $6.77B | Trailing P/E | 933.89 | Forward P/E | 57.26 |
| PEG | 3.29 | Price / book | 3.39 | Beta | 0.78 | Dividend yield | 0.00% |
| Revenue growth | 16.9% | Earnings growth | -25.9% | Gross margin | 33.4% | Operating margin | 5.0% |
| Profit margin | 0.3% | ROE | 0.4% | ROA | 1.7% | Debt / equity | 0.92 |
| Current ratio | 0.99 | Free cash flow | $121.70M | Analyst recommendation | buy | Mean target | $109.60 |
| 52w high | $107.96 | 52w low | $74.05 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $544M | $457M | $469M | $485M | $465M | — |
| Op margin | 5.0% | 2.7% | 4.4% | 7.0% | 5.5% | — |
| Net income | $3.8M | -$5.5M | -$2.5M | $10.0M | $5.2M | — |
| Gross margin | 32.9% | 32.5% | 33.3% | 35.0% | 33.8% | — |
| Gross profit | $179M | $148M | $156M | $170M | $157M | — |
| Operating income | $27.1M | $12.3M | $20.8M | $34.0M | $25.7M | — |
- Revenue +19% vs prior quarter ($544M vs $457M).
- Gross margin 32.9% (was 32.5% prior quarter).
- Operating margin expanded to 5%.
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.8B | $1.6B | $1.3B | $1.1B | — |
| Op margin | 4.9% | 6.8% | 8.1% | 9.3% | — |
| Net income | $7.9M | $13.5M | $25.4M | $53.1M | — |
| Gross margin | 33.8% | 34.0% | 34.2% | 33.4% | — |
| Gross profit | $620M | $530M | $433M | $362M | — |
| Operating income | $89.2M | $106M | $102M | $101M | — |
No flags
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News
2026-10-08 · 2 Profitable Stocks to Target This Week and 1 We Brush Off
2026-10-07 · 3 Small-Cap Stocks on Our Watchlist
2026-10-05 · Casella mulls options after early landfill closure announcement
2026-10-05 · How New York’s Hakes Landfill Expansion Approval At Casella Waste Systems (CWST) Has Changed Its Investment Story
2026-10-01 · Casella landfills expanding in NY, closing in NH; Chiquita Canyon audit
2026-09-29 · Casella Waste Systems Receives New York Permit for Hakes Landfill Expansion
2026-09-29 · Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Announces a Permit Expansion at Its Hakes C&D Landfill in New York
2026-09-23 · Casella Waste Systems (CWST) Featured Its Technology Push, Is The Stock Cheap Or Pricey?
2026-09-23 · Casella Releases 2026 Sustainability Report Highlighting Growth and Measurable Progress
2026-09-23 · Casella Waste Systems (CWST) Stock Could Be A Bargain On Cash Flow
2026-09-21 · Casella Waste Systems (CWST): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q2 Earnings?
2026-09-19 · Casella Waste Director Michael Burke Sells 1,100 Shares for $105,000
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