Casella Waste Sys (NASDAQ:CWST) is preparing to release its quarterly earnings on Thursday, 2026-02-19. Here's a brief overview of what investors should keep in mind before the announcement.

Analysts expect Casella Waste Sys to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.22.

Casella Waste Sys bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.

New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).

Earnings Track Record

During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS beat by $0.09, leading to a 6.92% increase in the share price on the subsequent day.

Here's a look at Casella Waste Sys's past performance and the resulting price change:

Quarter	Q3 2025	Q2 2025	Q1 2025	Q4 2024
EPS Estimate	0.33	0.32	0.10	0.16
EPS Actual	0.42	0.36	0.19	0.41
Price Change %	7.00	-5.00	0.00	0.00

Tracking Casella Waste Sys's Stock Performance

Shares of Casella Waste Sys were trading at $103.88 as of February 17. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 11.8%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely a little upset going into this earnings release.

Analyst Observations about Casella Waste Sys

For investors, staying informed about market sentiments and expectations in the industry is paramount. This analysis provides an exploration of the latest insights on Casella Waste Sys.

Analysts have given Casella Waste Sys a total of ratings, with the consensus rating being . The average one-year price target is $, indicating a potential .

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