Casella Waste Systems, Inc. - Class A Common Stock (CWST)
93.55
+1.91 (2.08%)
NASDAQ · Last Trade: Mar 5th, 2:37 AM EST
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Previous Close
91.64
Open
91.03
Bid
37.03
Ask
108.00
Day's Range
89.62 - 93.83
52 Week Range
82.22 - 121.24
Volume
935,652
Market Cap
4.82B
PE Ratio (TTM)
779.58
EPS (TTM)
0.1
Dividend & Yield
N/A (N/A)
1 Month Average Volume
808,670
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About Casella Waste Systems, Inc. - Class A Common Stock (CWST)
Casella Waste Systems is a leading provider of integrated solid waste management services in the northeastern United States. The company focuses on offering a comprehensive range of waste collection, recycling, and disposal services, while also providing environmental solutions that help communities manage their waste in an efficient and sustainable manner. With a commitment to environmental stewardship, Casella emphasizes recycling and resource recovery, aiming to divert waste from landfills and promote a circular economy. The company's operations are supported by advanced technologies and a strong local presence, enabling it to deliver reliable and responsive service to its diverse customer base, including residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Read More
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Shares of waste management company Casella (NASDAQ:CWST)
fell 5% in the afternoon session after the company reported mixed fourth-quarter 2025 results that saw a drop in profitability, overshadowing an earnings per share (EPS) beat.
Waste management company Casella (NASDAQ:CWST) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 9.7% year on year to $469.1 million. The company’s outlook for the full year was close to analysts’ estimates with revenue guided to $1.98 billion at the midpoint. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.30 per share was 33.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Looking back on waste management stocks’ Q3 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Casella Waste Systems (NASDAQ:CWST) and its peers.
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Waste Management (NYSE: WM) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.825 per share, maintaining its consistent payout to shareholders. Declared on November 13, 2025, with a record date of December 5, 2025, and a payment date set for December 19, 2025, this declaration underscores the company's robust financial
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Casella Waste Systems’ third quarter results were well received by the market, driven by strong execution on its acquisition strategy and operational improvements in solid waste and landfill segments. Management credited the quarter’s performance to pricing strength, increased landfill volumes, and ongoing integration of acquired businesses. CEO John Casella highlighted the company’s ability to “overcome challenges and demonstrate the strength of our operating model,” noting that the Mid-Atlantic business showed significant progress. The integration of new assets and stable core operations were central themes supporting the quarter’s outperformance.
Waste management company Casella (NASDAQ:CWST) reported revenue ahead of Wall Streets expectations in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 17.9% year on year to $485.4 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $1.83 billion at the midpoint came in 0.5% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.42 per share was 29.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Waste management company Casella (NASDAQ:CWST) announced better-than-expected revenue in Q3 CY2025, with sales up 17.9% year on year to $485.4 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $1.83 billion at the midpoint came in 0.5% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.42 per share was 29.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
