Casella Waste Systems Inc (CWST)

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is a common stock listing on NASDAQ under the symbol CWST. The company and its subsidiaries operate in the United States as a vertically integrated solid waste services provider. Its activities include collection and disposal, transfer, recycling, and organics services, serving residential, commercial, municipal, institutional, and industrial customers. Casella also provides non-hazardous solid waste services through collection routes, transfer stations, recycling operations, and disposal facilities. In addition, it markets recovered materials such as corrugated cardboard, newsprint, plastics, glass, and ferrous and aluminum metals. Founded in 1975, the company is headquartered in Rutland, Vermont.


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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-CWST
$88.05
-2.8% Downside
Fair
$111.40
23.0% Upside
Undervalued
Fair
0.0%
August 6, 2026
804.0x
3.7x
3.1x
5.952 B
6.855 B
17.3%
97.8%
3.3
1,432.8%
Valuation • Fair Value

Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$88.05

Estimated downside of 2.8% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$86.14

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$1.25

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

NM

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$89.96

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$111.40

Analysts imply upside of 23.0%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

1.877 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

2.07 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

406.1 M

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

480 M

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

5

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.88

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

3.3

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

1,432.8%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 6, 2026

Days to Earnings

16

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

0.0%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Payout Ratio

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Sell

The daily technical read for Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Sell

The weekly technical read for Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Neutral

The monthly technical read for Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 7 buy, 2 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 7
Hold 2
Sell 0
FAQ Fast Investor Answers

Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$88.05
Estimated downside 2.8%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 2.8%
Analyst Target
$111.40
Implied upside 23.0%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST) is $88.05. This implies an estimated downside of 2.8% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 2.8% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST) is $111.40. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 23.0%.

The current financial health read for Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST) is August 6, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.0%.

The current P/E ratio listed for Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST) is 804.0x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Casella Waste Systems Inc is 5.952 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Casella Waste Systems Inc is 6.855 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Casella Waste Systems Inc is NASDAQ-CWST, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Casella Waste Systems Inc (NASDAQ-CWST) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Casella Waste Systems Inc is 17.3%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Casella Waste Systems Inc is 97.8%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.