CWST Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of CWST?

Mr. Edmond R. ColettaPres & Chief Financial OfficerMr. Kevin J. DrohanVice President & Chief Accounting OfficerMr. Jason M. MeadSenior Vice President of Fin. & TreasurerMr. Kelley J. RobinsonSenior Vice President of HRMr. Joseph S. FuscoVice President of CommunicationsMr. Edwin D. JohnsonAdvisorMs. Shelley E. SaywardSenior Vice President & Gen. CounselMr. Michael J. VianiVice President of Bus. Devel. & Special WasteMr. Sean M. StevesSenior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Solid Waste OperationsMr. Paul J. LigonSenior Vice President of Sustainable Growth & Chief Revenue OfficerMr. John W. CasellaChairman, Chief Executive Officer & Sec.

NASDAQ : CWST

Casella Waste Systems

$104.65

-0.08-0.08%

At Close 4:00 PM

68.53

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Stock Price Today

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) stock declined over -0.08%, trading at $104.65 on NASDAQ, down from the previous close of $104.73. The stock opened at $105.00, fluctuating between $104.49 and $107.00 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

104.73

Prev. Close

6.54B

Market Cap

104.49

Day Low

436.04

P/E Ratio

0.24

EPS (TTM)

1.35

Cash Flow per Share

105

Open

62.51M

Number of Shares

106.995

Day High

99.4%

Free Float in %

17.62

Book Value

524.36K

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Feb 06, 2026	105.00	107.01	104.49	104.65	558.42K
Feb 05, 2026	104.66	106.40	103.30	104.73	623.94K
Feb 04, 2026	104.07	104.52	101.35	103.81	435.61K
Feb 03, 2026	102.40	104.25	101.13	103.18	740.68K
Feb 02, 2026	101.37	103.32	100.23	102.39	615.77K
Jan 30, 2026	103.85	103.85	99.51	100.88	706.64K
Jan 29, 2026	104.31	105.80	103.03	103.30	530.29K
Jan 28, 2026	105.78	105.78	102.05	104.39	587.26K
Jan 27, 2026	105.22	106.42	104.07	105.82	576.08K
Jan 26, 2026	106.14	107.09	104.89	105.71	403.05K
Jan 23, 2026	106.56	107.58	105.45	105.81	374.29K
Jan 22, 2026	106.07	107.82	106.07	106.56	404.14K
Jan 21, 2026	104.32	106.19	103.03	105.73	698.65K
Jan 20, 2026	105.99	106.77	103.68	103.78	864.81K
Jan 16, 2026	104.67	106.23	103.93	106.15	582.8K
Jan 15, 2026	101.63	105.00	99.55	104.79	631.23K
Jan 14, 2026	100.00	101.89	99.11	101.85	516.25K
Jan 13, 2026	100.00	100.75	97.94	100.08	431.89K
Jan 12, 2026	99.94	100.36	98.35	99.95	594.64K
Jan 09, 2026	99.40	101.20	98.82	99.96	580.62K

Contact Details

Rutland, VT 05701

United States

https://www.casella.com 802 775 0325

About Company

Casella Waste Systems, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a vertically integrated solid waste services company in the northeastern United States. It offers resource management services primarily in the areas of solid waste collection and disposal, transfer, recycling, and organics services to residential, commercial, municipal, institutional, and industrial customers. The company provides a range of non-hazardous solid waste services, including collections, transfer stations, and disposal facilities. It also markets recyclable metals, aluminum, plastics, and paper and corrugated cardboard that are processed at its facilities, as well as recyclables purchased from third parties. In addition, the company is involved in commodity brokerage operations. As of January 31, 2022, it owned and/or operated 50 solid waste collection operations, 65 transfer stations, 23 recycling facilities, 8 Subtitle D landfills, 3 landfill gas-to-energy facilities, and 1 landfill permitted to accept construction and demolition materials. Casella Waste Systems, Inc. was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Rutland, Vermont.

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Company Overview

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CWST) closed at $104.65 USD, losing -$0.08 (-0.08%) from the previous close of $104.73. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $82.22 and $121.24. With a market capitalization of about $6.54 billion, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is classified as a mid-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.79). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 895.57 thousand shares, volume is running light vs its 52-week average. Headquartered in Rutland, VT, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. operates in the Industrials sector and the Waste Management industry. Led by CEO Edmond R. Coletta, the company employs approximately 5,100 people and listed since October 29, 1997. Casella Waste Systems, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a vertically integrated solid waste services company in the northeastern United States.

Technical Performance

CWST has shown sold momentum, gaining 3.83% over the past week and 21.01% over the past quarter, though year-to-date performance is up 5.96%. Short-term trend indicators are mixed aligned (SMA20 0.94%, SMA50 3.93%, SMA200 2.47%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 56.93 (neutral), while the ATR of 2.87 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -13.68% below its high and over 27.28% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 599.83 thousand shares is below the 3-month average of 849.76 thousand, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 435.18, slightly above the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 3.64 and a price-to-book ratio of 4.24 trading at moderately above to book value. The P/FCF stands at 83.53, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. last paid a dividend of 0 per share, Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $97.23. This means the shares are trading above this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. generated EPS of $0.24 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is -19.23%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 11.68% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $0.16. The next quarter is forecast at $0.25. Next year's EPS is expected at $22.26. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 2 Strong Buy ratings, 7 Buy ratings, 2 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 1 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $140.00 to $88.00. The high target offers 33.78% upside. The low target suggests -15.91% downside. The mean target is $118.92. This offers 13.64% upside. Casella Waste Systems, Inc. earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended October 30, 2025, missed forecasts by -52.89%. The prior quarter beat by 16.13%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include -57.0% in August 01, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. has 62.50 million shares outstanding. The public float is 62.13 million shares, elevated short interest at 4.05% of float. This equals 2.52 million shares. The short ratio is 4.21 days. Institutional investors hold 107.21% of the float. Insiders own 0.61%. Coletta Edmond holds 141.09 thousand shares, CASELLA DOUGLAS R has 108.75 thousand shares and Johnson Edwin D has 102.79 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 8.38 thousand shares across 3 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Casella Waste Systems generated $1.26B in revenue, or $22.88 per share. Gross margin was 20.70%, operating margin 8.38%, and net profit margin 2.01%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 1.00% and ROE at 2.49%.
On valuation metrics, Casella Waste Systems trades at a P/E of 435.18, P/S of 3.64 and P/B of 4.24. The current ratio is 1.51 and quick ratio is 1.43. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 61.43 and cash conversion cycle is 18.56 days. Debt-to-equity is 0.79, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.28.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Casella Waste Systems posted revenue of $1.26B, down slightly from $1.09B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $261.80M (margin 20.70%). Operating income was $105.95M (margin 8.4%). Net income was$25.40M (EPS $0.46).
The company ended the quarter with $220.91M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $1.12B, and net debt of $897.64M. Total assets were $2.54B, with equity of $1.02B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $233.09M, free cash flow of $78.19M, and capital expenditures of - $154.91M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Casella Waste Systems, Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected decline of -2.39%, with price expected at $102.15 by February 20, 2026, within a range of $100.46 to $104.02 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 29.61%, reaching $135.64 by May 07, 2026, with a range of $132.16 to $139.03. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 10.86%, with price at $116.01 by February 05, 2027, within a range of $112.49 to $118.84.

Key Takeaways

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CWST) shares are flat 5.96% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Casella Waste Systems, Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 435.18. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Buy territory and a mean price target of $78.38, suggesting -25.1% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term weakness (-2.39% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (29.61% over three months), and a longer-term gain (10.86% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) stock price?

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CWST) stock price is $104.65 in the last trading session. During the trading session, CWST stock reached the peak price of $107.00 while $104.49 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in CWST stock occurred in the recent session was -0.08% while the dollar amount for the price change in CWST stock was - $0.08.

CWST's industry and sector of operation?

The NASDAQ listed CWST is part of Waste Management industry that operates in the broader Industrials sector. Casella Waste Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of CWST?

Mr. Edmond R. Coletta
Pres & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Kevin J. Drohan
Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. Jason M. Mead
Senior Vice President of Fin. & Treasurer
Mr. Kelley J. Robinson
Senior Vice President of HR
Mr. Joseph S. Fusco
Vice President of Communications
Mr. Edwin D. Johnson
Advisor
Ms. Shelley E. Sayward
Senior Vice President & Gen. Counsel
Mr. Michael J. Viani
Vice President of Bus. Devel. & Special Waste
Mr. Sean M. Steves
Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Solid Waste Operations
Mr. Paul J. Ligon
Senior Vice President of Sustainable Growth & Chief Revenue Officer
Mr. John W. Casella
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer & Sec.

How CWST did perform over past 52-week?

CWST's closing price is 27.28% higher than its 52-week low of $82.22 where as its distance from 52-week high of $121.24 is -13.68%.

How many employees does CWST have?

Number of CWST employees currently stands at 5,100.

Link for CWST official website?

Official Website of CWST is: https://www.casella.com

How do I contact CWST?

CWST could be contacted at phone 802 775 0325 and can also be accessed through its website. CWST operates from 25 Green Hill Lane, Rutland, VT 05701, United States.

How many shares of CWST are traded daily?

CWST stock volume for the day was 524.36K shares. The average number of CWST shares traded daily for last 3 months was 895.57K.

What is the market cap of CWST currently?

The market value of CWST currently stands at $6.54B with its latest stock price at $104.65 and 62.51M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	5100
Beta	0.79
Sales or Revenue	$1.26B
5Y Sales Change%	0.481%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Industrials
Industry	Waste Management

CWST Company Profile and Key Details

Casella Waste Systems

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Technical Performance

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