WCN Waste Connections, Inc. Insider Trading

Exec VP/General Counsel Shea sold 7,500 WCN shares (27.7% of holdings) for $1.2M at $156.26 on 2026-06-05.

Patrick James Shea executed a substantial reduction of his WCN position, disposing of 7,500 shares representing 27.7% of pre-transaction holdings and $1,171,914.75 in total proceeds. His cross-ticker track record shows 2 prior sells with a 90-day well-timed rate of 100.00%, though his same-ticker history at WCN includes only 1 prior measurable outcome (a 2025-08-12 sale that posted a -12.0% 90-day return). The stock has declined 18.6% from its 52-week high of $193.62, trading at $157.58 currently versus his execution price of $156.26. With WCN's P/E at 37.08 and revenue growth steady at 6.1% annually, this sale occurs in a mature-valuation environment where meaningful outperformance has stalled beyond the 30-day window (3.8% gain post-trade offset by 5.5% decline over 90 days).

WCN CEO Mittelstaedt purchases 50,000 shares (~$7.6M) in first open-market buy after prior sales, switching to accumulation mode.

Ronald J Mittelstaedt, Waste Connections' President and CEO, executed his first open-market share purchase in over three years, acquiring 50,000 shares for approximately $7.6 million. This represents a regime change for the executive: his only prior open-market transaction in this period was a sale, but he is now actively buying back into the stock. Combined with his existing holdings, this purchase increases his stake by roughly one-fifth, a substantial commitment from someone with direct operational knowledge of the company. Waste Connections is a profitable, growing business generating nearly a billion dollars in net income annually with consistent revenue expansion. For the CEO to deploy significant capital into open-market purchases at this moment suggests confidence in the company's trajectory, particularly given that he had previously reduced his position on the open market.

WCN Senior Vice President and CIO Eric Hansen sells 6,000 shares; stock trading well below 52-week high as company remains profitable.

Eric Hansen, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Waste Connections, sold roughly one-third of his holdings in a single transaction, disposing of a material position in the company where he holds an operational role. The timing occurs while the stock has retreated meaningfully from its 52-week high and is approaching the bottom of its 52-week range, creating an unusual backdrop for an executive sale—most insider dispositions happen when stocks are performing well. Hansen's prior open-market trading history shows he has been a net seller (this is his second open-market sale in the past three years), though his single prior sale at this ticker occurred too recently to measure its outcome, leaving no basis to assess his track record for timing. Waste Connections remains financially healthy with profitable operations and growing revenue, so the sale does not reflect distress at the company level; instead, it appears to be a liquidity or portfolio decision by a senior technology executive managing a concentrated equity stake.

Director Edward Guillet sold 9,000 WCN shares at $174.44 for $1.6M; stock down 8.4% in 90 days, P/E 70.37

Edward Guillet, a director of Waste Connections, sold 9,000 shares (37.7% of his pre-transaction holdings) on 2025-10-28 at $174.44, reducing his position from 23,883 to 14,883 shares. The stock is currently trading at $170.99, down 8.4% over the past 90 days and 14.5% from its 52-week high of $199.95. Guillet's prior sale at this ticker on 2024-09-03 was followed by a 90-day return of +3.2% (poorly timed in the context of an expected decline), and his cross-ticker track record shows a 0.00% well-timed rate on prior sells, suggesting no consistent pattern of selling ahead of declines. The company trades at a P/E of 70.37 on $2.5B in quarterly revenue and 11.2% annual growth, indicating a premium valuation in the waste management sector. This sale does not reveal a discernible timing signal given the insider's prior outcomes.

WCN General Counsel Shea Patrick James sold 5,000 shares ($942.3K) on 2025-08-12; holding drops to 20.7K shares (-19.5%)

Shea Patrick James, Exec VP and General Counsel, sold 5,000 shares of Waste Connections at $188.45, reducing his holdings by 19.5% to 20.7K shares. His prior sale at this ticker on 2024-02-20 posted a -1.4% 90-day return (well-timed), and his cross-ticker track record shows 100.00% well-timed rate on 1 prior sell event. The current price of $184.73 sits 7.6% below the 52-week high of $199.95, and the stock has declined 3.8% over the past 90 days. WCN trades at a elevated P/E of 73.89 on strong fundamentals: $2.4B quarterly revenue with +11.2% annual growth and $290.3M net income. The sale represents a material reduction in executive ownership during a period of modest price weakness and historically strong insider execution, though the small sample size (1 prior same-ticker trade) limits inference on WCN-specific patterns.

WCN COO Darrell Chambliss sold 13,566 shares at $188.30 on 2025-03-10; retains 95,000 shares post-sale.

Darrell W Chambliss, EVP & COO of Waste Connections, Inc., executed a sale of 13,566 shares valued at $2,554,477.80 at a transaction price of $188.30, reducing his holdings from 108,566 to 95,000 shares. The sale occurred near the upper end of the 52-week range ($160.43–$193.25), with the current price at $183.17 representing a 5.2% decline from the 52-week high. While the sale represents a 12.5% reduction in pre-transaction holdings, the executive retained 95,000 shares, indicating continued material ownership in the company. The company's fundamentals show strong growth with annual revenue growth of 11.2% and quarterly revenue of $2.3B, though the elevated P/E of 59.47 reflects market valuation relative to the $308.0M latest quarterly net income. The transaction timing relative to recent price movement and the executive's decision to maintain a substantial stake warrant review of the underlying rationale and broader insider activity patterns.

WCN: SR VP Operations Pio Domenic sold 10,000 shares at $192.64 for $1.9M, reducing holdings by 61.0%

Pio Domeric, Senior Vice President of Operations at Waste Connections, sold 10,000 shares at $192.64 on March 3, 2025, reducing his holdings from 16,394 shares to 6,394 shares—a 61.0% reduction in position size. The sale occurred near the 52-week high of $193.25, with the stock currently trading at $189.89. While the transaction is substantial in dollar terms ($1,926,358.00), the absence of prior transaction history or scheduled trading plan information limits ability to assess whether the timing is deliberate positioning or routine portfolio activity. Investors should monitor whether this represents a singular material reduction by a senior operational executive or part of a broader pattern among leadership.

SR VP Robert Michael Cloninger sold 3,077 shares of WCN at $188.89 on 2025-02-25; stock at $186.32 today.

Cloninger sold 3,077 shares (20.9% reduction) at $188.89 on 2025-02-25, leaving him with 11,666 shares post-transaction. The current price of $186.32 is 3.6% below the 52-week high and 1.4% below his transaction price. His cross-ticker track record shows a 100.00% well-timed rate on sells (average 90-day return -3.3%), with his only prior WCN trade—a February 2024 sale—also producing a -3.3% 90-day outcome. The transaction occurs in a company with $2.3B in quarterly revenue, +11.2% annual growth, and a 60.49 P/E ratio. Without scheduled trade plan flags or material context, the sale represents a discretionary reduction of a significant fractional stake during moderate price action relative to annual extremes.

Director Guillet sold 8,000 WCN shares at $184.83 (1.5M), retaining 23.6K shares post-sale

GUILLET EDWARD E, a director of Waste Connections, Inc., sold 8,000 shares (23.6K shares remaining post-transaction) on 2024-09-03 at $184.83 per share for a total value of $1,478,640.00. The sale occurred near the stock's 52-week high of $186.50 (within 0.9% of the peak), following strong recent momentum: the stock advanced 11.7% over the prior 90 days and 4.1% over 30 days. Waste Connections exhibits robust operational fundamentals with latest quarterly revenue of $2,248,166,000.00, annual revenue growth of 11.2%, and a net income of $275,477,000.00, though the P/E ratio of 55.36 reflects a premium valuation relative to earnings. The transaction represents a modest reduction (8,000 shares or 25.3% of pre-transaction holdings) from a director whose remaining stake of 23.6K shares suggests material ongoing investment in the company.

WCN CFO Whitney Mary Anne sold 16,300 shares at $178.05; retains 48,899 shares post-transaction

CFO Whitney Mary Anne sold 16,300 shares of Waste Connections for $2,902,254.12 on 2024-07-31, reducing her holdings by 25.0% from 65,199 to 48,899 shares. The sale occurred at $178.05, near the 52-week high of $182.35, though the stock has since moved higher to $179.49 (current price). Waste Connections trades at a P/E of 53.74 with strong recent fundamentals: quarterly revenue of $2,248,166,000.00 and net income of $275,477,000.00, alongside 11.2% annual revenue growth. The CFO retains a material stake of 48,899 shares, suggesting continued alignment with the company despite the meaningful reduction in her position.