Why Waste Connections Stock Is Up Today

Waste Connections stock surged 10.74% after the garbage hauler reported strong Q3 results with 7% revenue growth to $2.6 billion and raised its full-year financial guidance. The company boosted its quarterly dividend by 10% to $0.385 per share, marking its sixteenth consecutive annual increase. Strong pricing power in exclusive markets and a growth-through-acquisition strategy helped offset rising fuel costs.