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WCN Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

WCN's dividend history, current yield (0.5%), dividend growth rate (3.1%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Environmental & Facilities Services).

Yield 12m 0.49%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.25
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 3.07%
Overall Dividend Rating 43.20%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.03%
Payout Ratio 25.6%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 72.6%
Total Return 12m: 7.99%
Total Return 5y: 113.00%
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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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.

Top Dividend Payers in Environmental & Facilities Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
SES 2,416 M 3.41% 35.2%
LUND-B 12,586 M 8.97% 10.9%
RATO-B 1,397 M 3.75% 6.45%
SVOL-B 605 M 3.06% 6.51%
DBG 1,065 M 2.48% 5.83%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
VLTO 24,236 M 105% 100%
SES 2,416 M 34.8% 89.4%
LATO-B 17,236 M 26.8% 83.5%
SVOL-B 605 M 25.3% 79.2%
ROL 27,339 M 20.7% 96.4%

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SES
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LUND-B
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NAVIGO-PREF
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ABM
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SVOL-B
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 3.06% Yield
RATO-A
Ratos (publ)
 3.59% Yield

WCN Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (CAD) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-05-07 2025-05-07 2025-05-22 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.12%
2025-02-27 2025-02-27 2025-03-13 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.12%
2024-11-07 2024-11-07 2024-11-21 Quarterly 0.32 10.3% 0.13%
2024-08-07 2024-08-07 2024-08-22 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.12%
2024-05-07 2024-05-08 2024-05-23 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.13%
2024-02-27 2024-02-28 2024-03-13 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.13%
2023-11-07 2023-11-08 2023-11-28 Quarterly 0.29 11.5% 0.16%
2023-08-15 2023-08-16 2023-08-30 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.14%
2023-05-09 2023-05-10 2023-05-24 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.14%
2023-02-28 2023-03-01 2023-03-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.14%
2022-11-15 2022-11-16 2022-12-01 Quarterly 0.26 13% 0.14%
2022-08-17 2022-08-18 2022-09-01 Quarterly 0.23 0% 0.12%
2022-05-17 2022-05-18 2022-06-01 Quarterly 0.23 0% 0.14%
2022-03-01 2022-03-02 2022-03-16 Quarterly 0.23 0% 0.15%
2021-11-08 2021-11-09 2021-11-23 Quarterly 0.23 9.5% 0.14%
2021-08-17 2021-08-18 2021-09-01 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.13%
2021-05-11 2021-05-12 2021-05-26 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.14%
2021-03-02 2021-03-03 2021-03-17 Quarterly 0.21 0% 0.17%
2020-11-09 2020-11-10 2020-11-25 Quarterly 0.21 10.5% 0.15%
2020-08-03 2020-08-18 0.19 -23.3% N/A
2020-07-31 2020-08-04 2020-08-18 Quarterly 0.2476 30.3% 0.18%
2020-05-04 2020-05-05 2020-05-19 Quarterly 0.19 2.7% 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 -22.7% N/A
2018-11-12 2018-11-13 2018-11-27 Quarterly 0.207 29.4% N/A
2018-11-09 2018-11-13 2018-11-27 Quarterly 0.16 14.3% N/A
2018-08-06 2018-08-21 0.14 -22.9% N/A
2018-08-03 2018-08-07 2018-08-21 Quarterly 0.1817 29.8% 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 -20.4% N/A
2017-08-03 2017-08-08 2017-08-22 Quarterly 0.1508 1507900% N/A
2017-05-08 2017-05-24 2017-05-24 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2017-03-03 2017-03-21 2017-03-21 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2016-11-03 2016-11-07 2016-11-21 Quarterly 0 0% N/A
2016-07-28 2016-08-02 2016-08-15 Other 0 -100% N/A
2016-05-12 2016-05-30 2016-05-30 Quarterly 100000 0% N/A
2016-03-29 2016-03-31 2016-04-15 Quarterly 100000 0% N/A
2015-12-29 2015-12-31 2016-01-15 Quarterly 100000 0% N/A
2015-09-28 2015-09-30 2015-10-15 Quarterly 100000 0% N/A
2015-06-26 2015-06-30 2015-07-15 Quarterly 100000 0% N/A
2015-03-27 2015-03-31 2015-04-15 Quarterly 100000 0% N/A
2014-12-29 2014-12-31 2015-01-15 Quarterly 100000 0% N/A
2014-09-26 2014-10-15 2014-10-15 Quarterly 100000 0% N/A
2014-06-26 2014-07-15 2014-07-15 Quarterly 100000 0% N/A
2014-03-27 2014-04-15 2014-04-15 Quarterly 100000 0% N/A

WCN Dividend FAQ

Does WCN pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, WCN paid a dividend of 1.25 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-07 and the payout was 0.32 CAD.

What is the Dividend Yield of WCN?

As of June 2025, WCN`s dividend yield is 0.49%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.25 CAD by the current share price of 257.66.

How often does WCN pay dividends?

WCN pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), WCN has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WCN?

The next ex-dividend date for Waste Connections (WCN) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of WCN?

WCN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 3.07% 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 1.03%. If you bought WCN's shares at 120.97 CAD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.25 CAD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.03% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WCN?

WCN Payout Consistency is 72.6%. 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.
Unstable: Waste Connections has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WCN have a good Dividend Yield?

WCN`s 0.49% 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 25.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of WCN?

WCN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 43.20%. 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 -0.37% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -60.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Waste Connections ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2017-06-19 with a factor of 3:2. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.5.
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 258,756,500 +0.18%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.