Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

CWSTยทNASDAQ

$84.02

+1.3%
IndustrialsWaste Management

Casella Waste Systems, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a vertically integrated solid waste services company in the northeastern United States. It offers resource management services primarily in the areas of solid waste collection and disposal, transfer, recycling, and organics services to residential, commercial, municipal, institutional, and industrial customers. The company provides a range of non-hazardous solid waste services, including collections, transfer stations, and disposal facilities. It also markets recyclable metals, aluminum, plastics, and paper and corrugated cardboard that are processed at its facilities, as well as recyclables purchased from third parties. In addition, the company is involved in commodity brokerage operations. As of January 31, 2022, it owned and/or operated 50 solid waste collection operations, 65 transfer stations, 23 recycling facilities, 8 Subtitle D landfills, 3 landfill gas-to-energy facilities, and 1 landfill permitted to accept construction and demolition materials. Casella Waste Systems, Inc. was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Rutland, Vermont.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$5.26B
EPS0.1200
P/E Ratio700.17
Earnings Date07/30/2026
3Y+52.0%
5Y+136.0%
10Y+310.0%
3Y+127.0%
5Y+235.0%
10Y+645.0%
3Y-200.0%
5Y-118.0%
10Y+57.0%
CWST

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine

CWST ยท NASDAQ
Net Income7.87M
Depreciation & Amortization321.55M
Stock-Based Compensation0.00
Change in Working Capital-44.24M
Others41.33M
Capital Expenditures-245.07M
Free Cash Flow84.70M

Cash Flow Quality Analysis

FCF Conversion Rate

1076.2%

Excellent cash generation. The company converts earnings to cash at or above 100%, indicating high-quality earnings.

CapEx Intensity

74.3%

Very high capital intensity consumes most operating cash flow. Limited flexibility for dividends or debt reduction.

FCF Growth Trend

+8.4%

Steady FCF growth indicates consistent cash generation improvement. On a positive trajectory.

Working Capital Impact

-$44.24M

Significant working capital drain. Growth may be consuming cash through inventory buildup or receivables extensionโ€”monitor closely.

Cash Flow Quality Insight

Capital-intensive growth: Heavy reinvestment limits current cash available but may drive future returns. Assess whether CapEx supports compelling growth opportunities with adequate ROI.

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Cash Flow Statement

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SEC Filings

CWST - Filing history and reports

Filing TypeFiling DatePeriod EndingFiscal YearActions
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

June 01, 2026
June 01, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

May 27, 2026
May 27, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

May 11, 2026
May 11, 2026
2026
10-Q

10-Q 2026 Q1

Q1

May 01, 2026
March 31, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

April 30, 2026
April 30, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

April 22, 2026
April 20, 2026
2026
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2026

N/A

April 17, 2026
June 04, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

March 10, 2026
March 06, 2026
2026
10-K

10-K 2025 FY

FY

February 20, 2026
December 31, 2025
2025
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

February 19, 2026
February 19, 2026
2026
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