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Waste Connections (WCN) free cash flow by quarter
Waste Connections' free cash flow was $397M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -8% from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $173M (Q4 2025) to $431M (Q2 2026).
| Quarter | Free cash flow | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | $397M | -8% | +4% |
| Q2 2026 | $431M | +73% | +22% |
| Q1 2026 | $249M | +44% | -24% |
| Q4 2025 | $173M | -55% | — |
| Q3 2025 | $380M | +8% | — |
| Q2 2025 | $353M | +7% | — |
| Q1 2025 | $329M | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Waste Connections, Q3 2026: revenue $2.6B (+7% year over year), operating margin 20.5%, net earnings $359M, operating cash flow $692M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Waste Connections' free cash flow?
Waste Connections' free cash flow was $397M in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -8% from Q2 2026.
How has Waste Connections' free cash flow changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from $173M (Q4 2025) to $431M (Q2 2026).