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Casella Waste Systems - CWST Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: $113.11
  • Forecasted Upside: 32.86%
  • Number of Analysts: 12
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 2 Hold Ratings
  • 7 Buy Ratings
  • 2 Strong Buy Ratings
$85.14 As of 03/19/2026 02:46 PM ET
▼ -0.772 (-0.90%)

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Analyst Price Target for CWST

Analyst Price Target is $113.11
▲ +32.86% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 12 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Casella Waste Systems in the last 3 months. The average price target is $113.11, with a high forecast of $130.00 and a low forecast of $88.00. The average price target represents a 32.86% upside from the last price of $85.14.

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Current Consensus is Moderate Buy

The current consensus among 12 investment analysts is to moderate buy stock in Casella Waste Systems. This rating has held steady since January 2025, when it changed from a Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/24/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/23/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/23/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/21/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/19/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 6 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/18/2025
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 3 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
2/16/2026
  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/18/2026

Latest Recommendations

  • 2 strong buy ratings
  • 7 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
3/10/2026UBS GroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$140.00 ➝ $130.00
2/23/2026Weiss RatingsDowngradeHold (C-) ➝ Sell (D)
2/23/2026Raymond James FinancialReiterated RatingStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$115.00
2/23/2026BarclaysBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$95.00 ➝ $101.00
2/23/2026JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$112.00 ➝ $110.00
1/6/2026Jefferies Financial GroupSet TargetHold ➝ Buy$100.00 ➝ $120.00
1/6/2026Jefferies Financial GroupUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$100.00 ➝ $120.00
1/1/2026Zacks ResearchUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
12/29/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C-) ➝ Hold (C-)
12/22/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C-) ➝ Hold (C-)
12/15/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C-) ➝ Hold (C-)
12/11/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Initiated CoverageNeutral$112.00
12/8/2025Weiss RatingsUpgradeSell (D+) ➝ Hold (C-)
11/3/2025UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$135.00 ➝ $140.00
11/3/2025Raymond James FinancialReiterated RatingStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$120.00
11/3/2025BarclaysSet TargetUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$88.00 ➝ $95.00
11/3/2025BarclaysUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$88.00 ➝ $95.00
11/3/2025The Goldman Sachs GroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$125.00 ➝ $111.00
10/16/2025UBS GroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$140.00 ➝ $135.00
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingSell (D+) ➝ Sell (D+)
10/6/2025Raymond James FinancialReiterated RatingStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy
9/29/2025Stifel NicolausInitiated CoverageBuy$113.00
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingSell (D+) ➝ Sell (D+)
9/19/2025Loop CapitalUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$88.00
9/19/2025BarclaysInitiated CoverageUnderweight$88.00
8/4/2025Raymond James FinancialSet TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$129.00 ➝ $125.00
7/22/2025Raymond James FinancialLower TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$135.00 ➝ $129.00
7/15/2025William BlairReiterated RatingOutperform
6/6/2025TD CowenReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy
4/16/2025Raymond James FinancialReiterated RatingStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy
4/11/2025UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$130.00 ➝ $135.00
4/9/2025TD CowenInitiated CoverageBuy$130.00
2/18/2025Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$127.00 ➝ $129.00
2/14/2025William BlairReiterated RatingOutperform
1/23/2025Jefferies Financial GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$115.00 ➝ $113.00
12/11/2024Stifel NicolausBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$117.00 ➝ $127.00
11/1/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold ➝ Hold$114.00 ➝ $107.00
10/3/2024William BlairInitiated CoverageOutperform
9/19/2024Raymond James FinancialBoost TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Strong-Buy$121.00 ➝ $122.00
8/5/2024Stifel NicolausReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$110.00 ➝ $117.00
5/23/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftInitiated CoverageHold$106.00
2/20/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$95.00 ➝ $100.00
11/27/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageOverweight$95.00
10/17/2023Wolfe ResearchInitiated CoverageOutperform$96.00
9/14/2023The Goldman Sachs GroupInitiated CoverageBuy$100.00
7/31/2023Raymond James FinancialLower TargetStrong-Buy$104.00 ➝ $100.00
6/15/2023UBS GroupBoost Target$105.00 ➝ $110.00
5/15/2023Stifel NicolausBoost Target$94.00 ➝ $103.00
5/1/2023Bank of AmericaBoost Target$79.00 ➝ $89.00
2/23/2023Raymond James FinancialLower TargetStrong-Buy$92.00 ➝ $90.00
1/13/2023Bank of AmericaDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$87.00 ➝ $81.00
1/10/2023UBS GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$90.00 ➝ $95.00
10/31/2022Raymond James FinancialBoost TargetStrong-Buy$88.00 ➝ $92.00
10/25/2022Raymond James FinancialLower TargetStrong-Buy$93.00 ➝ $88.00
10/25/2022Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingBuy$95.00
8/1/2022Raymond James FinancialBoost TargetStrong-Buy$89.00 ➝ $93.00
4/22/2022Raymond James FinancialBoost TargetStrong-Buy$92.00 ➝ $100.00
2/22/2022Raymond James FinancialLower TargetStrong-Buy$95.00 ➝ $92.00
1/10/2022Raymond James FinancialLower TargetStrong-Buy$100.00 ➝ $95.00
11/1/2021Raymond James FinancialBoost TargetStrong-Buy$79.00 ➝ $100.00
8/2/2021Raymond James FinancialBoost TargetStrong-Buy$77.00 ➝ $79.00
5/3/2021Raymond James FinancialBoost TargetStrong-Buy$76.00 ➝ $77.00
4/12/2021Raymond James FinancialBoost TargetStrong-Buy$69.00 ➝ $76.00
(Data available from 3/19/2021 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.31 (Hold)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 0 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 14 negative mentions
  • 3 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/21/2025
  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 2 positive mentions
  • 4 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/20/2025
  • 1 very positive mentions
  • 2 positive mentions
  • 5 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
10/20/2025
  • 0 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 12 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/19/2025
  • 0 very positive mentions
  • 2 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
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12/19/2025
  • 0 very positive mentions
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  • 5 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
1/18/2026
  • 0 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 1 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
2/17/2026
  • 28 very positive mentions
  • 15 positive mentions
  • 16 negative mentions
  • 9 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
3/19/2026

Current Sentiment

  • 28 very positive mentions
  • 15 positive mentions
  • 16 negative mentions
  • 9 very negative mentions

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Casella Waste Systems logo
Casella Waste Systems, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a vertically integrated solid waste services company in the 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 non-hazardous solid waste services, including collections, transfer stations, recycling, and disposal operations. In addition, it markets materials, including fibers, corrugated cardboard, newsprint, plastics, glass, ferrous, and aluminum metals. Casella Waste Systems, Inc. was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Rutland, Vermont.
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Today's Range

Now: $85.14
Low: $84.75
High: $86.39

50 Day Range

MA: $99.00
Low: $85.91
High: $107.34

52 Week Range

Now: $85.14
Low: $82.22
High: $121.24

Volume

124,616 shs

Average Volume

737,928 shs

Market Capitalization

$5.41 billion

P/E Ratio

709.14

Dividend Yield

N/A

Beta

0.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Casella Waste Systems?

The following Wall Street analysts have issued research reports on Casella Waste Systems in the last twelve months: Barclays PLC, Jefferies Financial Group Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Loop Capital, Raymond James Financial, Inc., Stifel Nicolaus, TD Cowen, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., UBS Group AG, Weiss Ratings, William Blair, and Zacks Research.
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What is the current price target for Casella Waste Systems?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Casella Waste Systems in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $113.11, suggesting a possible upside of 32.9%. UBS Group AG has the highest price target set, predicting CWST will reach $130.00 in the next twelve months. Loop Capital has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $88.00 for Casella Waste Systems in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Casella Waste Systems?

Casella Waste Systems currently has 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Moderate Buy."
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What other companies compete with Casella Waste Systems?

Other companies that are similar to Casella Waste Systems include Republic Services, Waste Connections, Clean Harbors, Tetra Tech and ABM Industries. Learn More about companies similar to Casella Waste Systems.

How do I contact Casella Waste Systems' investor relations team?

Casella Waste Systems' physical mailing address is 25 GREENS HILL ROAD, RUTLAND VT, 05701. The industrial products company's listed phone number is (802) 775-0325 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Casella Waste Systems is www.casella.com. Learn More about contacing Casella Waste Systems investor relations.