Waste connections inc WCN.US Dividend Analysis
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WCN Dividend Score
3
24
15
Unstable Dividend
- AI analysis rates WCN with a medium dividend score of 3.0.
- The current dividend yield of WCN is 0.77%.
- Despite the low dividend yield, due to its high dividend fill rate, WCN remains suitable for a buy-and-hold investment strategy.
- When the dividend rating was 3, the average dividend fill ratio was 95.98%, the average dividend yield was 0.93%, and the average ex-dividend period was 5.0 days.
- Compared to similar-rated companies, WCN has a moderate dividend fill rate and an average dividend yield over the past 5 years.
WCN Dividend Reference Factor
The dividend force score is mainly based on the following statistical data and factors such as dividend yield.
Avg. Yield
0.77%
Avg. Volatility
16.95%
Avg. Filling Rate
96.24%
Avg. Filling Days
4.96
Consequent Years
10
Dividend Yield & Volatility
Update to 2025/5/4 (Weekly Update)
WCN Historical Dividend Policy
The following lists the company's past and present dividend policies, and calculates information such as dividend yield and ex-dividend days.
Dividend Distribution and Dividend Yield
2025 Filling Days: 2
$0.32 (Incl. Stock Dividend $0)
2024 Filling Days: 6
$1.17 (Incl. Stock Dividend $0)
2023 Filling Days: 14
$1.05 (Incl. Stock Dividend $0)
2022 Filling Days: 1
$0.95 (Incl. Stock Dividend $0)
2021 Filling Days: 19
$0.85 (Incl. Stock Dividend $0)
Historical Dividend Policy
| Year | Cash Dividend | Stock Dividend | Total | Filling Days | Dividend Yield | EPS | Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.32 | 0 | 0.32 | 2 | 0.17% | 3.29 | 32% |
| 2024 | 1.17 | 0 | 1.17 | 6 | 0.68% | 3.99 | 29% |
| 2023 | 1.05 | 0 | 1.05 | 14 | 0.77% | 2.96 | 34% |
| 2022 | 0.94 | 0 | 0.94 | 1 | 0.73% | 2.96 | 31% |
| 2021 | 0.84 | 0 | 0.84 | 19 | 0.72% | 1.04 | 79% |
| 2020 | 0.76 | 0 | 0.76 | 4 | 0.8% | 2.84 | 26% |
| 2019 | 0.67 | 0 | 0.67 | 7 | 0.77% | 2.7 | 24% |
| 2018 | 0.58 | 0 | 0.58 | 4 | 0.81% | 1.51 | 37% |
| 2017 | 0.5 | 0 | 0.5 | 13 | 0.83% | 1.41 | 34% |
| 2016 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.6 | 2 | 1.38% | 2 | 19% |
| 2015 | 0.91 | 0 | 0.91 | 15 | 2.69% | 1.69 | 56% |