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Dec 31, 2023

Waste Connections Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Waste Connections reported Q4 2023 results, demonstrating revenue growth and margin expansion.

Key Takeaways

Waste Connections reported an 8.9% increase in revenue to $2.036 billion for Q4 2023. Net income was $126.8 million, and adjusted EBITDA increased by 16.4% to $656.0 million. The adjusted EBITDA margin improved by 200 basis points to 32.2%.

Revenue increased by 8.9% year over year, reaching $2.036 billion.

Net income was reported at $126.8 million.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 16.4% year over year to $656.0 million.

Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 200 basis points to 32.2%.

Total Revenue
$2.04B
Previous year: $1.87B
+8.9%
EPS
$1.11
Previous year: $0.89
+24.7%
Core Price
8.7%
Previous year: 9%
-3.3%
Volume
-2.3%
Previous year: -2.5%
-8.0%
Surcharges
-0.8%
Previous year: 1.6%
-150.0%
Gross Profit
$603M
Previous year: $731M
-17.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$78.4M
Previous year: $78.6M
-0.3%
Free Cash Flow
$223M
Previous year: $228M
-2.3%
Total Assets
$17.9B
Previous year: $17.1B
+4.6%

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Forward Guidance

Waste Connections anticipates adjusted EBITDA growth of over 13% and adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of 120 basis points in 2024. They expect a revenue contribution of approximately 4% from acquisitions already completed.

Positive Outlook

  • Anticipates adjusted EBITDA growth of over 13%.
  • Expects adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of 120 basis points, reaching 32.7%.
  • Projects a revenue contribution of approximately 4% from completed acquisitions.
  • Potential upside from additional acquisitions.
  • Possible increases in recovered commodity values or reduction of inflationary pressures.

Challenges Ahead

  • Outlook assumes no change in the current economic environment.
  • Outlook excludes impact from additional acquisitions that may close during the year.
  • Outlook excludes expensing of transaction-related items.
  • Actual results may differ materially depending on risks and uncertainties.
  • Risk factors detailed in the company's filings with the SEC and Canadian securities commissions.