Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) Stock: Price, Forecast & Analyst Target
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) — MoonshotScore 51/100 (Fair band), calculated Oct 4, 2026. Price $82.77 (+6.02%), as of the Oct 2, 2026 trading session; market cap $5.18B. Expected results Oct 29, 2026.
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Market value / cash and short-term investments: 202.82× (market value Oct 2, 2026; cash Jun 30, 2026) · expected results Oct 29, 2026
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. · CWST · NASDAQ · Industrials · Waste Management
Research dated 2026-09-13: Casella Waste Systems is a vertically integrated waste and recycling company serving the northeastern United States. The company operates collection, transfer, landfill, and recycling infrastructure. The central question is whether improving operational efficiency and pricing can restore profitability to recent highs.
Price as of Oct 2, 2026
Key Statistics
MoonshotScore v2 · Casella Waste Systems (CWST)
FairWhy this rating? Method, drivers & history
Bands for the MoonshotScore: Exceptional 80-100 · Strong 65-79 · Fair 45-64 · Weak below 45.
- Business Quality — Is this a genuinely good business?
- Financial Safety — Could this blow up on me?
- Valuation — Am I paying a fair price?
- Growth Durability — Is the growth real and likely to last?
- Momentum — Is the market already moving on this?
A full valuation, though quality, the balance sheet and growth are only middling. Business Quality: Average; Financial Safety: Okay; Valuation: Rich; Growth Durability: Flat; Momentum: Quiet.
Enterprise value relative to free cash flow is the main valuation drag relative to sector peers.
- quarterly revenue $544M (Q2 FY2026, quarter ended Jun 2026)
- EPS beat 7 of 8
- Altman Z 2.14 · Piotroski F 6
Holding back: a rich price
What has the MoonshotScore done over time?
| Recorded | Score | Band |
|---|---|---|
| 53 | Fair | |
| 52 | Fair | |
| 52 | Fair | |
| 52 | Fair | |
| 51 | Fair | |
| 51 | Fair |
The score was 51 in the stored Oct 3, 2026 snapshot and remains 51 in the current publication computed Oct 4, 2026 (0).
Calculation uses the most recent completed US trading session. Live price changes do not update the score immediately.
Computed · Educational signal · not a buy or sell recommendation · How the MoonshotScore is computed →
Price & valuation
| Measure | Value | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Latest provided price | $82.77 | |
| Change on the day | +6.02% | |
| 52-week range | $74.05 – $107.96 | |
| Market capitalisation | $5.18B | |
| Price / earnings (trailing) | 888.09 | |
| Shares traded on the day | 949.4K | |
| Beta (volatility vs the S&P 500) | 0.74 |
Price & events
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Events behind the price
- · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate
- · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate
- · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate
- · Earnings results · above the recorded estimate
- · Earnings call · management outlook
Results dates follow the earnings feed; call dates follow the transcript provider. Nearby dates do not establish that an event caused a price move.
Upcoming events
Management outlook
In 2026, we anticipate improved year-over-year third-party landfill pricing of 4% to 5% consistent with our guidance expectation for 5% price growth overall in the solid waste business.
Bradford Helgeson · Statement from
We expect to begin to see the benefit of these cost reductions in margins in the second half of this year as the mid-Atlantic transitions to a long-term margin tailwind as we execute on our strategy with this increasingly integrated business.
Bradford Helgeson · Statement from
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Council score for Casella Waste Systems (CWST): perspectives
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On Sep 27, 2026, the Munger lens read the price at that time as fairly valued against its own estimate of value.
Readings on this page are from Oct 5, 2026, except a card that shows its own read date.
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What is Casella Waste Systems (CWST), and what does it report?
Short answer · as of
Casella reports revenue across multiple segments: collection, transfer, landfill, processing, and transportation.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
Casella reports revenue across multiple segments: collection, transfer, landfill, processing, and transportation. Collection revenue dominates and provides the largest absolute margin contribution. The income statement reflects tight margins, with operating margins in the low single digits despite significant infrastructure investment. Operating cash flow remains positive, though quarterly volatility is pronounced—some quarters generate strong cash while others are weak.
The business is capital-intensive: landfills, transfer stations, and processing facilities require ongoing investment and maintenance. The company carries substantial debt relative to equity, typical for infrastructure businesses, but operating cash flow historically covers debt service. Recent quarters show margin compression where operating costs are rising faster than revenue.
What do the latest results show for Casella Waste Systems (CWST)?
Short answer · as of
The most recent reported quarter, Q2 FY2026, carried revenue of $544M.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
Latest quarters show revenue growth but net earnings that are near breakeven or negative. This indicates that pricing gains are not offsetting cost inflation. The gross margin has contracted, suggesting that waste processing and disposal costs are rising while tipping fees and collection prices are not keeping pace. Operating expenses remain elevated relative to the smaller profit available.
Management's latest call guidance indicated expectations for margin improvement in the second half of the year from cost reductions and pricing initiatives. However, the company closed an organics processing facility in Maine, removing a revenue stream and signaling operational consolidation rather than growth.
Where is operating spending going?
Revenue alongside research and development, selling, general and administrative expenses, and the FMP standardized operating result.
- Latest quarter · revenue
- $543.75M Jun 30, 2026
- Latest quarter · SG&A
- $0.00 Jun 30, 2026
- Latest quarter · FMP standardized operating result
- $19.96M Jun 30, 2026
| Period end | Revenue | R&D | SG&A | FMP standardized operating result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $543.75M | Not available | $0.00 | $19.96M |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $457.33M | Not available | $0.00 | $12.29M |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $469.06M | Not available | $0.00 | $20.79M |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $485.35M | Not available | $57.20M | $33.95M |
USD. The operating result is the FMP-standardized value supplied by FMP; it may differ from a filing’s GAAP loss from operations when the provider classifies separately presented items differently. It is not net income or cash flow.
Did results meet expectations?
Reported earnings and revenue alongside the estimates recorded by the provider.
- Latest report · revenue
- $543.75M Aug 6, 2026
- Latest report · revenue estimate
- $526.43M Aug 6, 2026
- Latest report · revenue vs estimate
- Above estimate Aug 6, 2026
- Latest report · EPS vs estimate
- Above estimate Aug 6, 2026
| Report date | Revenue · reported | Revenue · estimate | EPS · reported | EPS · estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | $543.75M | $526.43M | $0.4000 | $0.3564 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $457.33M | $454.49M | $0.2000 | $0.1000 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | $469.06M | $470.95M | $0.3000 | $0.2200 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $485.35M | $476.87M | $0.4200 | $0.3335 |
Dates are report dates, not fiscal period ends. Revenue is in USD; EPS is USD per share, rounded to four decimals. The earnings feed does not establish a basic, diluted or adjusted basis. Earnings-feed EPS may differ from statement EPS; the two series are not combined.
Quarterly income statement — 4 quarters
| Period | Revenue | Net income | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 FY2026 | $544M | $4M | $0.06 (diluted) |
| Q1 FY2026 | $457M | -$6M | -$0.09 (diluted) |
| Q4 FY2025 | $469M | -$3M | -$0.04 (diluted) |
| Q3 FY2025 | $485M | $10M | $0.16 (diluted) |
What are the financial strengths and risks for Casella Waste Systems (CWST)?
Short answer
Cash and short-term investments were $25.54M at the Jun 30, 2026 balance-sheet date. Operating cash flow was $98.77M for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026, meaning operations generated cash. These figures do not establish a cash runway.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
The balance sheet shows total debt set against a market value several times that figure, indicating the company is levered but not distressed. Cash and short-term investments have declined sharply over the reporting window, a significant change from prior years. This cash burn relative to operating results signals that the company is funding operations with working capital or credit facilities rather than pure cash generation.
The most acute risk is failed recovery on margin initiatives. If pricing power does not materialize or if operational costs continue to rise, liquidity pressure could mount. The company depends on steady waste volumes from residential and commercial customers, and an economic slowdown could reduce demand.
How much cash does the business generate or use?
Quarterly operating cash flow shows cash generated or used by operations.
- Latest quarter · operating cash flow
- $98.77M Jun 30, 2026
- Previous quarter · operating cash flow
- $62.25M Mar 31, 2026
| Period end | Operating cash flow | Capital expenditure (reported) |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $98.77M | −$72.31M |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $62.25M | −$49.98M |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $96.56M | −$57.27M |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $93.57M | −$65.92M |
Operating cash-flow bars share one scale and show magnitude; negative values mean cash used.
USD. Negative operating cash flow means cash used. Capital expenditure keeps the provider’s reported sign; it is not added here to estimate free cash flow or runway.
What should you watch next at Casella Waste Systems (CWST)?
Short answer · as of
The next earnings report is expected on Oct 29, 2026.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
Watch gross margin in the next reporting periods for signs that cost pressures have eased or that pricing is gaining traction. The company guided for landfill pricing increases and described the mid-Atlantic region as a margin tailwind. If those gains materialize, earnings should follow. Monitor cash flow to see whether the business is generating positive free cash flow after capital expenditure.
The potential catalyst is whether additional facility consolidations or exit from unprofitable customer segments could accelerate the margin recovery narrative.
What management is planning
Management expectations, not completed milestones or guarantees. Selected verbatim excerpts; dates follow the transcript provider.
In 2026, we anticipate improved year-over-year third-party landfill pricing of 4% to 5% consistent with our guidance expectation for 5% price growth overall in the solid waste business.
Bradford Helgeson ·
We expect to begin to see the benefit of these cost reductions in margins in the second half of this year as the mid-Atlantic transitions to a long-term margin tailwind as we execute on our strategy with this increasingly integrated business.
Bradford Helgeson ·
We do -- we will still see the impact of having closed the organics processing facility in Maine in the third quarter last year.
Bradford Helgeson ·
How does Casella Waste Systems compare with its peers?
Short answer
Casella Waste Systems's score ranks 10th of 13 in the bounded comparison shown, against 12 same-model peers. These are company scores, not expected investment returns. The set lists named competitors first, then companies in the same data-provider industry classification closest in market value; that classification is the provider's, not our judgment of business similarity.
Research dated 2026-09-13.
Casella differs from larger national waste companies in its concentrated northeastern geographic footprint, which reduces exposure to price competition from national operators. The company operates its own landfills, creating a cost advantage versus operators reliant on third-party disposal capacity. However, this vertical integration also means the company is exposed to landfill operating risks and regulatory constraints specific to the Northeast.
Unlike some competitors, Casella emphasizes organic waste processing and specialty waste streams. These higher-margin segments could provide upside if the company can grow them faster than core collection, but they represent smaller portions of total revenue currently.
| Company | Price | Market value | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| $137.87 Oct 2, 2026 | $7.38B | 76 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $27.65 Oct 2, 2026 | $7.02B | 73 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $122.44 Oct 2, 2026 | $8.51B | 68 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $318.51 Oct 2, 2026 | $16.8B | 66 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $153.82 Oct 2, 2026 | $38.8B | 66 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $209.56 Oct 2, 2026 | $64.5B | 66 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $204.45 Oct 2, 2026 | $81.7B | 65 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $86.41 Oct 2, 2026 | $6.53B | 63 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $18.14 Oct 2, 2026 | $4.43B | 62 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| Casella Waste Systems (CWST) — this page | $82.77 | $5.18B | 51 |
| $1.43 Oct 2, 2026 | $65.5M | 45 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $3.05 Oct 2, 2026 | $41.9M | 42 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 | |
| $1.37 Oct 2, 2026 | $28.9M | 32 5-pillar Oct 4, 2026 |
Only 5-pillar scores are ranked together. Other models are not directly comparable. Price and score dates are shown separately; market-value dates are unavailable.
The records behind this page
Analyst targets & estimates
What analysts have on file
- Price target, low to high
- $104.00 – $122.00
- Consensus target
- $113.00
- Median target
- $113.00
Consensus record · Captured .
Measured against a quoted price of $82.77 (as of Oct 2, 2026).
Insider activity
Form 4 records via FMP · Of the newest 100 records, those within the last 180 days, newest dated Sep 3, 2026
- Transactions
- 23
- Identified insiders
- 11
- Purchases
- 0
- Sales
- 9
- Other transactions
- 14
Purchases and sales use the reported transaction category. Other transactions include awards, exercises, gifts, withholding and unclassified activity; an acquisition or disposition alone is not a purchase or sale. These records do not establish intent.
Who holds the shares?
Institutional ownership reported through 13F filings.
- Reporting holders
- 422 Period end Jun 30, 2026
- Previous quarter · holders
- 410 Prior to period end Jun 30, 2026
| Holders in provider snapshot | Shares |
|---|---|
| Blackrock, INC. | 9,390,112 |
| Wasatch Advisors LP | 3,531,594 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 3,448,748 |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 2,823,033 |
| State Street Corp | 2,520,170 |
Quarterly filings lag the period end. Holder rows are names in the provider snapshot, not a verified ranking; individual filing dates are not supplied. Related managers may appear separately, so these positions are not summed. Holder snapshot as of Jun 30, 2026.
What has been published about Casella Waste Systems (CWST)?
- Casella Waste Systems (CWST) Featured Its Technology Push, Is The Stock Cheap Or Pricey?
- Casella Waste Systems (CWST) Stock Could Be A Bargain On Cash Flow
- Casella Releases 2026 Sustainability Report Highlighting Growth and Measurable Progress
- If You Invested $100 In Casella Waste Systems Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have This Much Today
Casella Waste Systems Industrials Stock: Key Questions Answered
Research dated 2026-09-13; the answers below are from that research, and the full attribution is under Sources. The last 2 questions are answered from this page's own dated data, not from the research.
Why did Casella close its organics processing facility in Maine?
The company indicated that the facility was underperforming financially relative to other operations. Closing it removes a revenue stream but also removes unprofitable costs, which could improve consolidated margins if the eliminated expenses exceed the lost gross profit.
Is Casella generating positive free cash flow?
Operating cash flow covers capital expenditure in most quarters, producing positive free cash flow, but the company's cash balance has eroded significantly over recent periods. This suggests management is either investing ahead of revenue growth or funding operations with working capital adjustments, not pure cash generation.
How much debt does Casella have?
The company carries total debt near one and a half billion, supported by annual revenues above one and a half billion. At current profitability levels, debt service ratios are tight. If margins improve, debt becomes more manageable; if margins remain compressed, debt pressure increases.
What would signal operational improvement?
Improvement would appear as operating margin expansion for consecutive quarters, paired with pricing that is documented in management commentary. Alongside margin gains, free cash flow should turn positive and cash balance should stabilize or grow. These metrics together would confirm that the operational strategy is working.
What is the CWST stock price today?
The last price recorded on this page for Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) is $82.77, as of the Oct 2, 2026 trading session (source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote). It is a provider snapshot, not a live exchange feed, so check a brokerage quote before you trade.
What is the CWST price target?
The analyst consensus price target for Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) is $113.00 (range $104.00 to $122.00, median $113.00), per FMP data captured Oct 5, 2026. Targets are analyst opinions and change often; they are not a Stock Expert AI forecast.
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OFFICIAL — 2 facts from SEC filings and earnings calls
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
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prod.outlook | Management outlook — call excerpts | Bradford Helgeson (Aug 7, 2026): In 2026, we anticipate improved year-over-year third-party landfill pricing of 4% to 5% consistent with our guidance expectation for 5% price growth overall in the solid waste business. Bradford Helgeson (Aug 7, 2026): We expect to begin to see the benefit of these cost reductions in margins in the second half of this year as the mid-Atlantic transitions to a long-term margin tailwind as we execute on our strategy with this increasingly integrated business. Bradford Helgeson (Aug 7, 2026): We do -- we will still see the impact of having closed the organics processing facility in Maine in the third quarter last year. | OFFICIAL | Company earnings call, transcript via Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) — Selected verbatim statements from the latest available call, dated by the transcript provider. Management expectations, not completed milestones or guarantees. Relative dates retain the speaker's wording. | |
id.hq | SEC filing business address | Rutland, VT | OFFICIAL | SEC EDGAR filer business address — The SEC filer business address. Our market-data provider separately lists "25 Green Hill Lane, Rutland, VT, 05701, US". |
FMP — 67 facts from Financial Modeling Prep endpoint families
| Fact ID | Fact | Value as shown | As of | Tier | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
earn.next | Next earnings date | Oct 29, 2026 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings calendar — The date is our provider's estimate until the company confirms it. | |
px.last | Latest provided price | $82.77 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote — Dated to the US trading session the price belongs to, derived from the quote record's timestamp (weekend and pre-open reads roll back to the previous weekday; exchange holidays are not modelled). The record does not establish an exchange execution time. Retrieved 2026-10-04T22:45:07.708Z. | |
px.change | Change on the day | +6.02% | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
px.mcap | Market capitalisation | $5.18B | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote — Date unknown Market cap record date: 2026-10-02. FMP quote timestamp: 2026-10-02T20:00:01.000Z. Captured from FMP at 2026-10-04T22:45:06.249Z. No share-count basis is inferred; this page preserves the reported amount instead of recalculating it from shares. | |
px.change_abs | Change on the day, in dollars | +$4.70 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
fin.q_revenue | Revenue, Q2 FY2026 | $544M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly) | |
px.pe | Price / earnings (trailing) | 888.09 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
px.volume | Shares traded on the day | 949.4K | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote | |
px.beta | Beta | 0.74 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile | |
id.ceo | Chief executive | Edmond R. Coletta | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key executives (proxy-derived) — Titles and pay come from the company's proxy statement as our provider parsed it. | |
id.employees | Employees | 5,600 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) employee count, from the company's filing | |
fin.annual | Revenue and net result by fiscal year | 5 fiscal years, FY2021 through FY2025: FY2021 revenue $889.21M, net result $41.10M; FY2022 revenue $1.09B, net result $53.08M; FY2023 revenue $1.26B, net result $25.40M; FY2024 revenue $1.56B, net result $13.54M; FY2025 revenue $1.84B, net result $7.87M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-K income statements | |
fin.rev_mix | Reported revenue segments | Transfer $142.51M · Collection $1.20B · Transportation $22.84M · Landfill Revenue $97.70M · Processing Services $143.82M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) revenue segmentation, from the company's 10-K | |
fin.gross_margin | Gross margin (trailing twelve months) | 25.4% | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key-metrics-ttm + ratios-ttm — A ratio our provider could not compute is absent rather than shown as zero. | |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-06-30.revenue_k | Revenue — period end 2026-06-30 | $543.75M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-06-30.sga_k | SG&A — period end 2026-06-30 | $0.00 | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-06-30.operating_result_k | FMP standardized operating result — period end 2026-06-30 | $19.96M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-03-31.revenue_k | Revenue — period end 2026-03-31 | $457.33M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-03-31.sga_k | SG&A — period end 2026-03-31 | $0.00 | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2026-03-31.operating_result_k | FMP standardized operating result — period end 2026-03-31 | $12.29M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-12-31.revenue_k | Revenue — period end 2025-12-31 | $469.06M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-12-31.sga_k | SG&A — period end 2025-12-31 | $0.00 | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-12-31.operating_result_k | FMP standardized operating result — period end 2025-12-31 | $20.79M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-09-30.revenue_k | Revenue — period end 2025-09-30 | $485.35M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-09-30.sga_k | SG&A — period end 2025-09-30 | $57.20M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
fin.q_table.depth.2025-09-30.operating_result_k | FMP standardized operating result — period end 2025-09-30 | $33.95M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements — Quarterly statement note |
earn.history.depth.2026-08-06.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2026-08-06 | $543.75M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-08-06.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2026-08-06 | $526.43M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-08-06.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2026-08-06 | $0.4000 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-08-06.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2026-08-06 | $0.3564 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-04-30.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2026-04-30 | $457.33M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-04-30.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2026-04-30 | $454.49M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-04-30.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2026-04-30 | $0.2000 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-04-30.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2026-04-30 | $0.1000 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-02-19.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2026-02-19 | $469.06M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-02-19.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2026-02-19 | $470.95M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-02-19.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2026-02-19 | $0.3000 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2026-02-19.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2026-02-19 | $0.2200 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-10-30.revenue_actual | Revenue · reported — report date 2025-10-30 | $485.35M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-10-30.revenue_estimated | Revenue · estimate — report date 2025-10-30 | $476.87M | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-10-30.eps_actual | EPS · reported — report date 2025-10-30 | $0.4200 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
earn.history.depth.2025-10-30.eps_estimated | EPS · estimate — report date 2025-10-30 | $0.3335 | Report date · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note |
fin.q_table | Quarterly income statement | 4 quarters through Q2 FY2026 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly), as filed | |
fin.cash_investments | Cash and short-term investments | $25.54M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's balance sheet — Long-term investments are shown separately; their marketability is not established by the provider field. The cash and short-term investment balance does not establish unrestricted availability. Long-term investments are excluded and remain unclassified. Restrictions on cash and short-term investments require separate review. | |
fin.opcf_latest | Latest-quarter operating cash flow | $98.77M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Period end: 2026-06-30. Negative operating cash flow means cash used. This figure is not a cash-runway estimate. | |
fin.long_term_investments | Long-term investments (classification unverified) | $10.97M | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's balance sheet — Long-term investments are shown separately; their marketability is not established by the provider field. The cash and short-term investment balance does not establish unrestricted availability. | |
fin.total_debt | Total debt | $1.45B | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's balance sheet — Long-term investments are shown separately; their marketability is not established by the provider field. The cash and short-term investment balance does not establish unrestricted availability. | |
fin.price_to_book | Price to book value | 3.33× | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key-metrics-ttm + ratios-ttm — A ratio our provider could not compute is absent rather than shown as zero. | |
fin.opcf.depth.2026-06-30.operating_cash_flow_m | Operating cash flow — period end 2026-06-30 | $98.77M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2026-03-31.operating_cash_flow_m | Operating cash flow — period end 2026-03-31 | $62.25M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2026-06-30.capex_m | Capital expenditure (reported) — period end 2026-06-30 | −$72.31M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2026-03-31.capex_m | Capital expenditure (reported) — period end 2026-03-31 | −$49.98M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2025-12-31.operating_cash_flow_m | Operating cash flow — period end 2025-12-31 | $96.56M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2025-12-31.capex_m | Capital expenditure (reported) — period end 2025-12-31 | −$57.27M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2025-09-30.operating_cash_flow_m | Operating cash flow — period end 2025-09-30 | $93.57M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
fin.opcf.depth.2025-09-30.capex_m | Capital expenditure (reported) — period end 2025-09-30 | −$65.92M | Period end · | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements — Cash-flow note |
earn.pt_range | Analyst price target, low to high | $104.00 – $122.00 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · price-target consensus — Captured Oct 5, 2026 · Coverage not supplied | |
earn.pt_consensus | Consensus analyst price target | $113.00 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · price-target consensus — Captured Oct 5, 2026 · Coverage not supplied | |
earn.pt_median | Median analyst price target | $113.00 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · price-target consensus — Captured Oct 5, 2026 · Coverage not supplied | |
own.insiders | Insider transactions via FMP | 23 transactions · 0 purchases, 9 sales, 14 other transactions · 11 identified insiders · of the newest 100 records, those within the last 180 days, newest dated Sep 3, 2026 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), carrying Form 4 transaction records — Purchases and sales use the reported transaction category. Other transactions include awards, exercises, gifts, withholding and unclassified activity; an acquisition or disposition alone is not a purchase or sale. These records do not establish intent. | |
own.institutions.depth.holders | Reporting holders | 422 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional ownership summary, from 13F filings — 13F filings are quarterly and lag the quarter end by up to 45 days. Period end Jun 30, 2026 | |
own.institutions.depth.holders_previous_quarter | Previous quarter · holders | 410 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional ownership summary, from 13F filings — 13F filings are quarterly and lag the quarter end by up to 45 days. Prior to period end Jun 30, 2026 | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_0.shares | Blackrock, INC. — shares in provider snapshot | 9,390,112 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_1.shares | Wasatch Advisors LP — shares in provider snapshot | 3,531,594 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_2.shares | Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC — shares in provider snapshot | 3,448,748 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_3.shares | Vanguard Capital Management LLC — shares in provider snapshot | 2,823,033 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. | |
own.top_holders.depth.holder_4.shares | State Street Corp — shares in provider snapshot | 2,520,170 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) institutional holders, from 13F filings — Provider snapshot as of 2026-06-30; individual filing date not supplied. |
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earn.history | Reported versus estimated, recent quarters | EPS beat 7 of 8 | UNRECORDED | Stored earnings-history observation — Captured 2026-09-27 · Expired observation | |
fin.scores | Distress and quality screens | Altman Z 2.14 · Piotroski F 6 | UNRECORDED | Stored financial-scores observation — Captured 2026-10-04 · Expired observation | |
px.range52 | 52-week range | $74.05 – $107.96 | UNRECORDED | Stored company-profile observation — Captured 2026-10-05 |
COMPUTED — 3 facts from our arithmetic, formula restated
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fin.mcap_to_cash | Market value per dollar of cash and short-term investments | 202.82× | — | COMPUTED | Computed on this page from the figures above — The market capitalisation printed on this page divided by cash and short-term investments of $25.54M at Jun 30, 2026. Long-term investments are excluded and remain unclassified. Restrictions on cash and short-term investments require separate review. Market cap record date: 2026-10-02. Balance-sheet reference date: 2026-06-30. The inputs do not establish a single common source date for this ratio. |
earn.history.depth.2026-08-06.revenue_actual.comparison | Latest report · revenue vs estimate | Above estimate | Report date · | COMPUTED | Computed from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note — Method: compare reported revenue ($543.75M) with the recorded estimate ($526.43M) at displayed precision. Equal displayed values are in line. This compares reported results with recorded estimates, not investment returns. |
earn.history.depth.2026-08-06.eps_actual.comparison | Latest report · EPS vs estimate | Above estimate | Report date · | COMPUTED | Computed from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings — Earnings-history note — Method: compare reported EPS ($0.4000) with the recorded estimate ($0.3564) at displayed precision. Equal displayed values are in line. This compares reported results with recorded estimates, not investment returns. |
OURS — 3 facts from Stock Expert AI's own score and rank
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ours.moonshot | MoonshotScore v2 | 51 of 100 · Fair · pillars 45 / 40 / 32 / 50 / 47 | OURS | Stock Expert AI MoonshotScore v2 engine | |
ours.valuation_driver | Recorded valuation score driver | Enterprise value relative to free cash flow is the main valuation drag relative to sector peers. | OURS | Stock Expert AI MoonshotScore v2 engine · stored factor contributions | |
ours.moonshot_change | MoonshotScore movement | 51 (stored snapshot Oct 3, 2026) → 51 (current publication computed Oct 4, 2026) (0) | OURS | Stock Expert AI current score publication and immutable score snapshots |
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- Quarterly statement note. Source series as of 2026-06-30. USD. The operating result is the FMP-standardized value supplied by FMP; it may differ from a filing’s GAAP loss from operations when the provider classifies separately presented items differently. It is not net income or cash flow. Applies to Fact IDs:
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| Evidence | Captured value | Source date | Source type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business description | Casella Waste Systems, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, operates as a vertically integrated solid waste management firm across the northeastern United States. The company specializes in comprehensive waste and resource management solutions, encompassing solid waste collection, transfer, disposal, recycling, and organic waste services. These offerings cater to a diverse clientele, including residential, commercial, municipal, institutional, and industrial customers. Its operations specifically address non-hazardous solid waste, from initial collection through its extensive network of transfer stations to final disposal facilities. Casella also markets a variety of processed recyclables, such as metals (including aluminum), plastics, and paper products like corrugated cardboard, sourced from both its own processing centers and third-party acquisitions. Furthermore, the company engages in commodity brokerage. As of January 31, 2022, its significant infrastructure included 50 solid waste collection operations, 65 transfer stations, 23 recycling facilities, 8 Subtitle D landfills, 3 landfill gas-to-energy facilities, and 1 landfill dedicated to construction and demolition materials. Casella Waste Systems, Inc. was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Rutland, Vermont. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) company profile |
| Annual revenue and net result (USD millions) | Captured record · 5 entries
| 2025-12-31 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-K income statements |
| Quarterly income statement (USD thousands) | Captured record · 8 entries
| 2026-06-30 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q and 10-K income statements |
| Revenue by segment | Transfer: $142.51M; Collection: $1.20B; Transportation: $22.84M; Landfill Revenue: $97.70M; Processing Services: $143.82M | 2025-12-31 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) revenue segmentation, from the company's 10-K |
| Management outlook — dated call excerpts | Captured record · 3 entries
Selected verbatim statements from the latest available call, dated by the transcript provider. Management expectations, not completed milestones or guarantees. Relative dates retain the speaker's wording. | 2026-08-07 | OFFICIAL | Company earnings call, transcript via Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) |
| Trailing twelve-month ratio set | Quick ratio: 0.99; Current ratio: 0.99; Debt to equity: 0.91; Net margin: 0.3%; Gross margin: 25.4%; Operating margin: 4.4%; Return on assets: 0.2%; Return on equity: 0.4% Price-based multiples captured at research time are not repeated here; the page shows each once, from current figures with their own dates. A ratio our provider could not compute is absent rather than shown as zero. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) key-metrics-ttm + ratios-ttm |
| Reported versus estimated, last 8 quarters | Captured record · 8 entries
| 2026-08-06 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings |
| Cash, investments and debt | Total debt: $1.45B; Liquidity basis: cash and short-term investments; Total liabilities: $1.98B; Cash and short-term investments: $25.54M; Cash and investments: $36.50M; Long-term investments: $10.97M; Long-term investments classification: unclassified Long-term investments are shown separately; their marketability is not established by the provider field. The cash and short-term investment balance does not establish unrestricted availability. | 2026-06-30 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's balance sheet |
| Cash and short-term investments over time (USD millions) | Captured record · 8 entries
| 2026-06-30 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's quarterly balance sheets |
| Cash decline over the reported window | To: 2026-06-30; From: 2024-09-30; Periods: 7; Cash basis: cash and short-term investments; Closing balance: $25.50M; Decline: $493.40M; Opening balance: $519.00M; Average change per period: $70.50M Change in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments between the 2024-09-30 and 2026-06-30 balance sheets.; This is a balance change, not operating burn: financing and investing move it too.; Averaged over 7 reporting periods of unequal length. | 2026-06-30 | COMPUTED | Computed from reported balances |
| Next earnings report | Date: 2026-11-04; EPS estimate: $0.37 per share; Revenue estimate: $563.07M The date is our provider's estimate until the company confirms it. | 2026-09-13 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) earnings calendar |
| Operating cash flow by quarter (USD millions) | Captured record · 8 entries
| 2026-06-30 | FMP | Financial Modeling Prep (FMP), from the company's 10-Q cash-flow statements |
| Cash against market value | As of: 2026-06-30; Cash basis: cash and short-term investments; Net cash: -$1.42B; Total debt: $1.45B; Cash and investments: $25.50M Price-based multiples captured at research time are not repeated here; the page shows each once, from current figures with their own dates. Cash is the latest reported cash and short-term investment balance; long-term investments are excluded. Market capitalization is the latest provider value.; The reported balance does not establish unrestricted availability or liquidation value.; The two are measured on different dates — the balance sheet is a quarter-end, the market cap is a recent close.; Debt is total debt as reported, including operating lease liabilities where the filer includes them. | 2026-06-30 | COMPUTED | Computed from the balance sheet and the latest market capitalization |
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