Company Overview - Casella Waste is a Vermont-based waste management company founded in 1975, growing from a one-truck operation to a $6.37 billion enterprise over fifty years, specializing in resource renewal and sustainability through recycling services [2] - The company operates in nine states, providing services such as trash collection, organics disposal, compressed natural gas collection, landfill operations, and specialized waste management [1] Financial Performance - In Q3, Casella reported revenue of $485.4 million, reflecting an 18% year-over-year increase and exceeding forecasts by $9 million [7] - The non-GAAP EPS for Q3 was 42 cents, up 2 cents from the previous year and beating expectations by 10 cents [7] Analyst Insights - Raymond James analyst Patrick Brown views the post-Q2 stock pullback of Casella as overdone, expecting a rebound as the company completes its systems integration and realizes synergies from recent acquisitions [8] - Brown has assigned a Strong Buy rating to Casella with a price target of $120, indicating a potential upside of 22.5% [8] Market Context - The current bull market, which began in fall 2022, has seen the S&P 500 advance approximately 16.5% in 2025, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq rising about 20.5% [5] - The macroeconomic environment is characterized by resilient growth, fiscal tailwinds, and robust corporate earnings, suggesting continued support for the bull market [4] Competitive Landscape - Casella's versatility allows it to serve a wide range of industries, including agriculture, retail, construction, and municipalities, highlighting its adaptability in waste management [6]

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