Company / Operating Cash Flow
Waste Connections, Inc. Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$2.4B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.7B / $2.4B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+8.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#36 of 357
Industrials
What the data says
Among 357 Industrials companies, Waste Connections, Inc. is in the top 10% for operating cash flow. Improved from $1.7B to $2.4B over the past 2 years.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.4B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +11.4%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from $1.7B to $2.4B over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +6.1%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +11.4%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 10% in IndustrialsTop 10% of 357This company $2.4B Sector average $943.1M
▼
+156.0% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +11.4%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 8.3% year-over-year.
- Ranks #36 out of 357 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Lowest operating cash flow in the period was in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.15 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.4B | +8.3% |
| FY2024 | $2.2B | +31.3% |
| FY2023 | $1.7B | -16.0% |
| FY2022 | $2.0B | +19.1% |
| FY2021 | $1.7B | +20.6% |
| FY2020 | $1.4B | +18.6% |
| FY2019 | $1.2B | +49.3% |
| FY2018 | $795.3M | +37.8% |
| FY2017 | $577.0M | +5.9% |
| FY2016 | $545.1M | -5.5% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026