UBS Rates Casella Waste Systems (CWST) buy, $122 Price Target
UBS maintains its buy rating on Casella Waste Systems with a target price of $122, a 25.81% upside from the current price.
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UBS rated Casella Waste Systems, Inc. ($CWST) "buy" with a $122 price target on June 26, 2026.
Since the rating, $CWST is up 2.0% after 1 week, down 5.3% after 1 month and down 6.7% to date (from the $94.35 close on Jun 26, 2026).
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Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
Key Points
- UBS reiterated its buy rating on Casella Waste Systems, setting a price target of $122.
- UBS's $122 price target implies 25.81% upside from Casella Waste Systems, Inc.'s ($CWST) current $96.97 share price.
- Shares of NasdaqGS: CWST traded near $92.33 on Friday, with a market cap of $5.87 billion and a forward P/E of 61.54.
- Recent insider activity includes multiple buys by executives, and analysts maintain a consensus buy rating with a mean target price of $112.
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UBS has reiterated its buy rating on Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (NasdaqGS: CWST), maintaining a target price of $122. The rating was reaffirmed by analyst Jon Windham on June 26, 2026. Shares of Casella Waste Systems traded near $92.33 on Friday.
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Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Stock Up 8.9%
Shares of NasdaqGS: CWST traded around $92.33 on Friday. Casella Waste Systems has a market cap of approximately $5.87 billion. The company has a P/E ratio of 839.36 and a forward P/E of 61.54, indicating expectations of future earnings growth. Its beta of 0.776 suggests the stock is less volatile than the market. The stock's 52-week range is between $74.05 and $117.00, with a 50-day moving average of $84.83 and a 200-day moving average of $91.20.
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Other Institutional Activity in Casella Waste Systems
Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC opened a new position in Casella Waste Systems, acquiring 3,353,241 shares valued at about $266.05 million. Similarly, Vanguard Capital Management LLC also initiated a new stake, holding 2,798,927 shares worth approximately $222.07 million. Conestoga Capital Advisors, LLC increased its holdings by 27,148 shares, ending with a total of 2,804,475 shares valued at $222.51 million. In contrast, Wasatch Advisors LP reduced its position by 1,183,222 shares, holding 2,582,220 shares valued at $204.87 million.
Insider Buying and Selling at Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
Recent insider transactions at Casella Waste Systems include several purchases on June 4, 2026. Executives such as Michael Burke, Gary Sova, William Hulligan, Emily Nagle Green, and Vice Chairman Douglas Casella each bought 1,793 shares at an average price of $83.65. These transactions were not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On June 26, 2026, UBS maintained its buy rating on Casella Waste Systems with a price target of $122. Barclays previously upgraded the stock to a buy rating with a target of $102 on May 4, 2026. Analysts have a consensus buy recommendation on Casella Waste Systems, with a mean target price of $112 and 10 analyst opinions supporting this view.
About Casella Waste Systems
Casella Waste Systems, Inc., headquartered in Rutland, Vermont, is a key player in the waste management industry. The company, led by CEO Edmond R. Coletta, provides a range of services including solid waste collection, disposal, transfer, recycling, and organics services. With a workforce of 5,600 employees, Casella serves residential, commercial, municipal, institutional, and industrial customers across the United States.
Bottom Line
UBS's reiteration of its buy rating on Casella Waste Systems highlights continued confidence in the company's prospects. With shares trading near $92.33 and a forward P/E of 61.54, investors may find the stock's valuation noteworthy. The company's robust insider buying activity and positive analyst outlook further underscore its market position. As always, it’s important for investors to remember that analyst ratings are based on past data and may not reflect current conditions.
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Source: UBS's rating change on $CWST (Jun 26, 2026). Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts