Waste Connections, Inc. (NYSE:WCN) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 24, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Ronald Mittelstaedt - President and Chief Executive Officer Mary Anne Whitney - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Tyler Brown - Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Adam Bubes - Goldman Sachs Trevor Romeo - William Blair & Company Yehuda Silverman - Morgan Stanley James Schumm - TD Cowen Sabahat Khan - RBC Capital Markets Noah Kaye - Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. Bryan Burgmeier - Citig ...

For the quarter ended March 2025, Waste Connections (WCN) reported revenue of $2.23 billion, up 7.5% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $1.13, compared to $1.04 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.42% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.22 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.07, the EPS surprise was +5.61%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street e ...

Revenue and Income - Total revenues increased by $155.5 million, or 7.5%, to $2.228 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $2.073 billion for the same period in 2024[152]. - Acquisitions closed during or subsequent to the three months ended March 31, 2024, contributed an additional $131.0 million to revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2025[153]. - Operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $390.2 million, representing 17.5% of revenues, compared to $366.8 million, or 17.7% of revenues, for the same period in 2024[152]. - Net income attributable to Waste Connections was $241.5 million, or 10.9% of revenues, for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $230.1 million, or 11.1% of revenues, for the same period in 2024[152]. - Total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $2,228.2 million, an increase from $2,072.7 million in the same period of 2024[189]. - Adjusted net income attributable to Waste Connections for Q1 2025 was $293,120, up 9.1% from $268,669 in Q1 2024[250]. - Reported net income attributable to Waste Connections for Q1 2025 was $241,510, compared to $230,054 in Q1 2024, reflecting a growth of 5%[250]. Expenses and Costs - Cost of operations rose by $69.7 million, or 5.7%, to $1.291 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2025, from $1.222 billion for the same period in 2024[161]. - SG&A expenses increased by $29.4 million, or 13.3%, to $250.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, from $220.7 million for the same period in 2024[164]. - Depreciation expense increased by $19.6 million, or 8.8%, to $242.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $222.7 million for the same period in 2024[167]. - Amortization of intangibles expense rose by $7.3 million, or 18.2%, to $47.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, from $40.3 million in the prior year[171]. - Interest expense increased by $2.4 million, or 3.0%, to $80.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, from $78.5 million in the prior year[178]. - Segment expenses rose by $16.9 million to $326.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, from $309.2 million in the prior year, due to increased labor and acquisition-related costs[202]. EBITDA and Margins - Operating income increased by $23.4 million, or 6.4%, to $390.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $366.8 million for the same period in 2024[175]. - EBITDA decreased by $0.8 million to $112.3 million, resulting in a 25.6% EBITDA margin for the three months ended March 31, 2025, down from a 26.8% margin in the prior year[203]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $712,213, an increase of 9.5% from $650,673 in Q1 2024[248]. - Segment EBITDA for the Southern segment increased to $148.7 million, with a margin of 32.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $128.4 million and a margin of 30.7% in 2024[198]. - EBITDA for the Eastern segment increased by $8.1 million to $103.1 million, with a 25.6% EBITDA margin for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to 26.4% in the prior year[206]. - EBITDA for the Canada segment increased by $14.2 million to $135.6 million, achieving a 44.8% EBITDA margin for the three months ended March 31, 2025, up from 43.3% in the prior year[214]. Cash Flow and Capital Expenditures - Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $51.2 million to $541.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $490.3 million in the prior year[221]. - Net cash used in investing activities decreased by $731.4 million to $603.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, from $1.335 billion in the prior year[225]. - Capital expenditures for property and equipment totaled $212.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2025, with total expected capital expenditures for 2025 projected between $1.200 billion and $1.225 billion[231]. - Adjusted free cash flow for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $332.1 million, compared to $324.8 million for the same period in 2024, indicating a slight increase in liquidity[245]. Debt and Financing - The company had $2.480 billion outstanding under the revolving credit facility as of March 31, 2025, with a maturity date of February 27, 2029[232]. - The total long-term debt recorded was $8.465 billion, with significant principal payments due in the coming years, including $500 million due in 2028 and $500 million due in 2029[235]. - The company recorded $90.2 million in contingent consideration liabilities as of March 31, 2025[238]. - The company has $1.680 billion in unhedged floating rate debt as of March 31, 2025, with a one percentage point increase in interest rates potentially decreasing annual pre-tax income by $16.8 million[260]. - The company has four interest rate swap agreements to manage interest rate risks, effectively fixing rates on $800 million of variable rate debt[257]. Market and Operational Factors - During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the company recognized volume losses totaling $65.9 million due to a decrease in roll-off volumes and lower residential collection volumes[155]. - The average Canadian dollar to U.S. dollar exchange rate decreased, resulting in a revenue decrease of $16.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025[158]. - A $0.10 per gallon increase in diesel fuel prices would decrease pre-tax income by approximately $3.7 million during the remaining nine months of 2025[263]. - A 10% decrease in average recycled commodity prices would impact revenues by $5.9 million for Q1 2025[264]. - A $0.01 change in the CAD to USD exchange rate would affect annual revenue and EBITDA by approximately $19.0 million and $9.0 million, respectively[265]. - Inflationary pressures from higher fuel, materials, and labor costs are being managed through contracts that allow passing costs to customers[252]. Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) - The company committed $500 million to advance long-term ESG targets, focusing on reducing environmental impact and enhancing employee safety and engagement[143].

Waste Connections (WCN) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.13 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.07 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.04 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 5.61%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this solid waste services provider would post earnings of $1.20 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.16, delivering a surprise of -3.33%.Over the last four ...

Exhibit 99.1 WASTE CONNECTIONS REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2025 RESULTS TORONTO, ONTARIO, April 23, 2025 - Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced its results for the first quarter of 2025. "We're extremely pleased by the strong start to 2025 as price-led organic solid waste growth and continued acquisition activity drove a top-to-bottom beat in the quarter, positioning us well for the full year. Exemplary operational execution supported core solid waste pric ...

Better than expected financial results from price-led organic solid waste growth and continued acquisition activity provide strong start to 2025 Revenue of $2.228 billion, above outlook and up 7.5% year over year Net income(a) of $241.5 million and adjusted EBITDA(b) of $712.2 million, above outlook and up 9.5% year over year Adjusted EBITDA(b) margin of 32.0%, above outlook and up 60 basis points year over year Net income and adjusted net income(b) of $0.93 and $1.13 per share, respectively Net cash provi ...

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Waste Connections (WCN) shares rallied 5.3% in the last trading session to close at $192.90. This move can be attributable to notable volume with a higher number of shares being traded than in a typical session. This compares to the stock's 0.5% loss over the past four weeks.The stock has recorded this price rise as the company benefited from price-led organic solid waste growth, coupled with improving commodities and ongoing acquisition activities.This solid waste services provider is expected to post quar ...

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TORONTO, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Waste Connections, Inc. (TSX/NYSE: WCN) ("Waste Connections" or the "Company") today announced that it will report financial results for the first quarter of 2025 after the close of the stock market on April 23, 2025. The Company will be hosting an investor conference call related to this release on April 24th at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time. Waste Connections logo. (PRNewsFoto/Waste Connections, Inc.) (PRNewsFoto/WASTE CONNECTIONS_ INC_) A live audio webcast of the con ...