Casella Waste Systems, Inc. - Class A Common Stock (CWST)
92.77
-0.47 (-0.50%)
NASDAQ · Last Trade: Sep 9th, 8:45 PM EDT
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Previous Close
93.24
Open
93.24
Bid
85.00
Ask
99.00
Day's Range
92.02 - 93.48
52 Week Range
92.02 - 121.24
Volume
499,282
Market Cap
4.78B
PE Ratio (TTM)
515.39
EPS (TTM)
0.2
Dividend & Yield
N/A (N/A)
1 Month Average Volume
510,839
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About Casella Waste Systems, Inc. - Class A Common Stock (CWST)
Casella Waste Systems is a leading provider of integrated solid waste management services in the northeastern United States. The company focuses on offering a comprehensive range of waste collection, recycling, and disposal services, while also providing environmental solutions that help communities manage their waste in an efficient and sustainable manner. With a commitment to environmental stewardship, Casella emphasizes recycling and resource recovery, aiming to divert waste from landfills and promote a circular economy. The company's operations are supported by advanced technologies and a strong local presence, enabling it to deliver reliable and responsive service to its diverse customer base, including residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Read More
As the Q2 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the waste management industry, including Casella Waste Systems (NASDAQ:CWST) and its peers.
Expensive stocks typically earn their valuations through superior growth rates that other companies simply can’t match.
The flip side though is that these lofty expectations make them particularly susceptible to drawdowns when market sentiment shifts.
While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success.
Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies - as Jeff Bezos said, "Your margin is my opportunity".
Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential.
However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.
Waste management company Casella (NASDAQ:CWST) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 23.4% year on year to $465.3 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $1.83 billion at the midpoint came in 1.3% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.36 per share was 10.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Growth is a hallmark of all great companies, but the laws of gravity eventually take hold. Those who rode the COVID boom and ensuing tech selloff in 2022 will surely remember that the market’s punishment can be swift and severe when trajectories fall.
Waste management company Casella (NASDAQ:CWST) reported Q2 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 23.4% year on year to $465.3 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $1.83 billion at the midpoint came in 1.3% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.36 per share was 10.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Each stock in this article is trading near its 52-week high.
These elevated prices usually indicate some degree of investor confidence, business improvements, or favorable market conditions.
Expensive stocks often command premium valuations because the market thinks their business models are exceptional.
However, the downside is that high expectations are already baked into their prices, leaving little room for error if they stumble even slightly.
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A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner.
Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.
