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Mar 31, 2021

Waste Connections Q1 2021 Earnings Report

Reported strong first quarter results driven by solid waste pricing growth, accelerating solid waste volumes, and increased resource recovery values.

Key Takeaways

Waste Connections reported a strong first quarter in 2021, exceeding revenue and adjusted EBITDA outlook. Revenue reached $1.396 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $433.2 million, representing 31.0% of revenue. Net income was $160.3 million, or $0.61 per share, while adjusted net income was $0.70 per share. Adjusted free cash flow was $289.8 million, or 20.8% of revenue.

Revenue of $1.396 billion, exceeding outlook.

Net income of $160.3 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $433.2 million, or 31.0% of revenue, exceeding outlook.

Adjusted EBITDA margin in Q1 was 31.0%, up 80 basis points year over year.

Adjusted free cash flow was $289.8 million, or 20.8% of revenue.

Total Revenue
$1.4B
Previous year: $1.35B
+3.3%
EPS
$0.7
Previous year: $0.65
+7.7%
Core Price
4.5%
Previous year: 5.5%
-18.2%
Volume
-3.2%
Previous year: -0.4%
+700.0%
Surcharges
-0.3%
Gross Profit
$570M
Previous year: $537M
+6.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$743M
Previous year: $1.2B
-37.8%
Free Cash Flow
$290M
Previous year: $236M
+23.0%
Total Assets
$14B
Previous year: $14.3B
-1.7%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects double-digit solid waste price plus volume growth in the second quarter.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income