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Dec 31, 2020

Waste Connections Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Waste Connections reported Q4 2020 results, surpassing expectations due to improving solid waste volumes and increasing values for recycled commodities and renewable fuels. The company provided a 2021 outlook.

Key Takeaways

Waste Connections reported a revenue of $1.398 billion for Q4 2020, up from $1.362 billion in the year-ago period. Net income was $130.7 million, or $0.50 per share. Adjusted net income was $178.6 million, or $0.68 per diluted share. The company expects revenue to be approximately $5.80 billion for 2021.

Revenue of $1.398 billion, net income of $130.7 million.

Net income and adjusted net income of $0.50 and $0.68 per share, respectively.

Adjusted EBITDA of $426.6 million, or 30.5% of revenue.

Completed additional acquisitions to bring total acquired annualized revenue for the full year to approximately $180 million.

Total Revenue
$1.4B
Previous year: $1.36B
+2.6%
EPS
$0.68
Previous year: $0.69
-1.4%
Core Price
4.3%
Previous year: 5.4%
-20.4%
Volume
-3.1%
Previous year: -1.4%
+121.4%
Surcharges
-0.5%
0
Gross Profit
$551M
Previous year: $548M
+0.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$617M
Previous year: $327M
+88.9%
Free Cash Flow
$46.6M
Previous year: $154M
-69.8%
Total Assets
$14B
Previous year: $13.7B
+1.9%

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Forward Guidance

Waste Connections expects 5.0% solid waste price plus volume growth, 50bps margin expansion, and double-digit percentage growth in adjusted free cash flow for 2021. They expect revenue to be approximately $5.80 billion and net income to be approximately $669 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Expects 5.0% solid waste price plus volume growth
  • Expects 50bps margin expansion
  • Expects double-digit percentage growth in adjusted free cash flow
  • Expects revenue to be approximately $5.80 billion, excluding additional acquisitions
  • Expects net income to be approximately $669 million