WCN Dividend History & Analysis | 0.7% Yield

WCN has a dividend yield of 0.7% and paid 1.3 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.71%
Payout Ratio 34.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.26%
Consistency Lifetime 94.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.36%
Payout FCF 16.0%
Streak Years 24
Dividend Rating 66.99%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -10%
Total Return 5y: 77.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Environmental & Facilities Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
DBG 1,493 M 2.49% 5.09%
ABM 2,819 M 2.35% 2.92%
WM 89,533 M 1.49% 3.12%
RSG 66,799 M 1.06% 2.80%
ROL 31,198 M 1.21% 2.45%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
VLTO 24,576 M 21.1% 100%
ROL 31,198 M 18.8% 94.5%
WM 89,533 M 9.45% 95.9%
ABM 2,819 M 8.67% 98.2%
GFL 15,452 M 8.23% 98.1%

WCN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-05 2025-11-05 2025-11-20 Quarterly 0.35 11.1% 0.21%
2025-08-06 2025-08-06 2025-08-21 Quarterly 0.315 0% 0.17%
2025-05-07 2025-05-07 2025-05-22 Quarterly 0.315 0% 0.16%
2025-02-27 2025-02-27 2025-03-13 Quarterly 0.315 0% 0.17%
2024-11-07 2024-11-07 2024-11-21 Quarterly 0.315 10.5% 0.17%
2024-08-07 2024-08-07 2024-08-22 Quarterly 0.285 0% 0.16%
2024-05-07 2024-05-08 2024-05-23 Quarterly 0.285 0% 0.17%
2024-02-27 2024-02-28 2024-03-13 Quarterly 0.285 0% 0.17%
2023-11-07 2023-11-08 2023-11-28 Quarterly 0.285 11.8% 0.22%
2023-08-15 2023-08-16 2023-08-30 Quarterly 0.255 0% 0.18%
2023-05-09 2023-05-10 2023-05-24 Quarterly 0.255 0% 0.18%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.255 0% 0.19%
2022-11-15 2022-11-16 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.255 10.9% 0.19%
2022-08-17 2022-08-18 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.23 0% 0.16%
2022-05-17 2022-05-18 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.23 0% 0.18%
2022-03-01 2022-03-02 2022-03-16 Quarterly 0.23 0% 0.19%
2021-11-08 2021-11-09 2021-11-23 Quarterly 0.23 12.2% 0.17%
2021-08-17 2021-08-18 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.205 0% 0.16%
2021-05-11 2021-05-12 2021-05-26 Quarterly 0.205 0% 0.17%
2021-03-02 2021-03-03 2021-03-17 Quarterly 0.205 0% 0.21%
2020-11-09 2020-11-10 2020-11-25 Quarterly 0.205 10.8% N/A
2020-08-03 2020-08-04 2020-08-18 Quarterly 0.185 0% N/A
2020-05-04 2020-05-05 2020-05-19 Quarterly 0.185 0% N/A
2020-02-26 2020-02-27 2020-03-12 Quarterly 0.185 0% N/A
2019-11-08 2019-11-12 2019-11-26 Quarterly 0.185 15.6% N/A
2019-08-09 2019-08-12 2019-08-26 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2019-05-07 2019-05-08 2019-05-22 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2019-02-28 2019-03-01 2019-03-15 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2018-11-09 2018-11-13 2018-11-27 Quarterly 0.16 14.3% N/A
2018-08-06 2018-08-07 2018-08-21 Unknown 0.14 0% N/A
2018-05-15 2018-05-16 2018-05-30 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2018-02-27 2018-02-28 2018-03-14 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2017-11-07 2017-11-08 2017-11-22 Quarterly 0.14 16.7% N/A
2017-08-04 2017-08-08 2017-08-22 Quarterly 0.12 -33.3% N/A
2017-05-08 2017-05-10 2017-05-24 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2017-03-03 2017-03-07 2017-03-21 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-11-03 2016-11-07 2016-11-21 Quarterly 0.18 24.1% N/A
2016-07-29 2016-08-02 2016-08-15 Quarterly 0.145 -64.3% N/A
2016-05-12 2016-05-16 2016-05-30 Quarterly 0.4062 180.1% N/A
2016-04-29 2016-03-31 2016-05-17 0.145 -46% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.2683 85% N/A
2016-02-26 2016-03-01 2016-03-15 0.145 -43.1% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.255 75.9% N/A
2015-11-05 2015-09-30 2015-11-23 0.145 -45.1% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.2642 103.2% N/A
2015-08-06 2015-06-30 2015-08-24 0.13 -51.7% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.269 106.9% N/A
2015-04-28 2015-04-30 2015-05-14 0.13 -50.8% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-04-15 Quarterly 0.2642 103.2% N/A
2015-02-26 2015-03-02 2015-03-16 0.13 0% N/A

WCN Dividend FAQ

Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE: WCN) is a North-American provider of non-hazardous waste collection, transfer, disposal, and resource-recovery services, serving residential, commercial, municipal, industrial and oil-and-gas (E&P) customers across the United States and Canada.

What is the Dividend Yield of WCN?

As of February 2026, WCN`s dividend yield is 0.71%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.30 USD by the current share price of 169.20.

Does WCN pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, WCN paid a dividend of 1.30 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-05 and the payout was 0.35 USD.

How often does WCN pay dividends?

WCN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WCN has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-05.

WCN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WCN for the next 4 payments are between 0.27 (-22.9%) and 0.276 (-21.1%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will WCN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.35 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-05. The next Ex-Dividend date for Waste Connections (WCN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WCN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Waste Connections (WCN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WCN?

WCN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.3% per year.
Strong growth: WCN's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WCN?

WCN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.36%. If you bought WCN's shares at 95.49 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.30 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.36% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WCN?

WCN Payout Consistency is 94.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Waste Connections has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WCN have a good Dividend Yield?

WCN`s 0.71% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WCN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WCN is 34.4%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of WCN?

WCN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.99%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WCN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WCN's Outstanding Shares?

Waste Connections's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.14% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has WCN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 19, 2017 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1998 79,474,000
1999 111,254,000 +39.99%
2000 138,778,700 +24.74%
2001 161,596,200 +16.44%
2002 165,323,500 +2.31%
2003 169,373,400 +2.45%
2004 164,965,600 -2.6%
2005 160,617,900 -2.64%
2006 158,812,000 -1.12%
2007 153,274,400 -3.49%
2008 181,707,600 +18.55%
2009 177,021,200 -2.58%
2010 171,602,000 -3.06%
2011 173,814,700 +1.29%
2012 185,531,400 +6.74%
2013 187,071,100 +0.83%
2014 187,220,500 +0.08%
2015 184,712,300 -1.34%
2016 263,894,700 +42.87%
2017 264,610,900 +0.27%
2018 264,453,700 -0.06%
2019 264,636,900 +0.07%
2020 263,598,600 -0.39%
2021 261,258,400 -0.89%
2022 257,974,700 -1.26%
2023 258,303,400 +0.13%
2024 258,757,000 +0.18%
2025 257,580,300 -0.45%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-02 02:15