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$CWST

Casella Waste Systems Inc

XNASUtilitiesRefuse Systems

$88.74-1.90%$1.72Prev $90.46LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$88.74
Change today
-1.90%
Previous close
$90.46
52-week range
$74.05 – $107.96
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$5.66B
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
63.6M
Live vendor count
Insider ownership
2.2%
DEF 14A · 2026-04-17
Total held
2.2%
Tradeable float
62.2M
98% of shares · after 2% insiders + institutional n/a
Short interest
4.9M
▲ +7% vs prior · as of 2026-07-15
Short % of float
7.9%
Days to cover
8.0d
Avg daily volume
758K
Classification
Sector
Utilities
Industry
Refuse Systems
Exchange
XNAS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.8x
15m
1.8x
1h
1.0x
1D
0.3x

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Why is $CWST down today?

3 alerts today13.1x RVOLSEC filing

CWST is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 3 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on CWST today, peaking at 13.1x its normal volume. Fresh from the SEC: CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC: •Revenues were $543.7 million for the quarter, up $78.4 million, or up 16.9%, from the same period in 2025.. A material company disclosure like this is often the real catalyst behind a move of this size.

Likely catalyst•Revenues were $543.7 million for the quarter, up $78.4 million, or up 16.9%, from the same period in 2025.Reported Revenues were $543.7 million for the quarter, up $78.4 million, or up 16.9%, from the same period in 2025.Reported Solid waste pricing for the quarter was up 5.5% from the same period in 2025, driven by 5.8% collection price growth and 4.7% disposal price growth.Reported Net income was $3.8 million for the quarter, as compared to $5.2 million for the same period in 2025. Adjusted Net Income, a non-GAAP measure, was $25.3 million for the quarter, up $1.1 million, or up 4.6%, from the same period in 2025., from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $CWST moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profileShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy5 analysts
Avg target $121.25(+37% upside)
Range $113 – $130
5 buy0 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

$CWST Sentiment

Bearish
Bearish38Bullish
📰 News: 0 bull · 0 bearToday: -1.9%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$CWST Activity

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Alert· 11m ago -0.5% vs EMA
$CWST near 200 EMA: -0.45% from 200 EMA at 12:49 PM ET
at $88.30
Alert· 11m ago 13.1× RVOL
CWST hit 13.098x RVOL at 12:49 PM ET
at $88.30
Alert· 1h ago -1.5% vs EMA
$CWST near 200 EMA: -1.52% from 200 EMA at 11:34 AM ET
at $87.54
Alert· 1h ago +1.37%
$CWST moved +1.37% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:34 AM ET
at $87.54
Alert· 1h ago 2.1× RVOL
CWST hit 2.080x RVOL at 11:27 AM ET
at $86.70
Alert· 20h ago +0.2% vs EMA
CWST 200EMA (1m) Trending · 75 bars · L3 · +0.21% above EMA · slope +0.06%
at $90.47
News· SEC EDGAR· 20h ago
CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC: •Revenues were $543.7 million for the quarter, up $78.4 million, or up 16.9%, from the same period in 2025.
Alert· 1d ago +0.4% vs EMA
$CWST near 200 EMA: +0.40% from 200 EMA at 12:16 PM ET
at $90.30
Alert· 1d ago 7.3× RVOL
CWST hit 7.289x RVOL at 12:16 PM ET
at $90.30
Alert· 3d ago +1.8% vs EMA
CWST 200EMA (5m) Trending · 83 bars · L3 · +1.76% above EMA · slope +0.38%
at $92.01
Alert· 3d ago +0.4% vs EMA
CWST 50EMA (5m) Trending · 83 bars · L3 · +0.37% above EMA · slope +0.40%
at $92.01
Alert· 3d ago +0.7% vs EMA
CWST 200EMA (1m) Trending · 203 bars · L5 · +0.72% above EMA · slope +0.16%
at $92.01
Alert· 3d ago +0.7% vs EMA
CWST 200EMA (1m) Trending · 203 bars · L5 · +0.72% above EMA · slope +0.16%
at $92.01
Alert· 4d ago -1.03%
$CWST moved -1.03% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:37 AM ET
at $90.73
Alert· 7d ago +1.12%
$CWST moved +1.12% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:22 AM ET
at $89.80
Alert· 7d ago +1.6% vs EMA
CWST 50EMA (1m) Trending · 67 bars · L3 · +1.58% above EMA · slope +0.49%
at $89.51
Alert· 7d ago +1.6% vs EMA
CWST 50EMA (1m) Trending · 67 bars · L3 · +1.58% above EMA · slope +0.49%
at $89.51
Alert· 8d ago 2.3× RVOL
CWST hit 2.266x RVOL at 10:53 AM ET
at $85.96
Alert· 8d ago 4.7× RVOL
CWST hit 4.648x RVOL at 2:42 PM ET
at $91.16
Alert· 10d ago -0.4% vs EMA
$CWST near 200 EMA: -0.44% from 200 EMA at 2:51 PM ET
at $89.48
Alert· 10d ago 4.2× RVOL
CWST hit 4.184x RVOL at 2:51 PM ET
at $89.48
Alert· 10d ago 6.8× RVOL
CWST hit 6.767x RVOL at 1:22 PM ET
at $89.72
Alert· 16d ago 3.4× RVOL
CWST hit 3.346x RVOL at 3:29 PM ET
at $90.47
Alert· 17d ago -1.3% vs EMA
$CWST near 200 EMA: -1.31% from 200 EMA at 12:21 PM ET
at $90.58
Alert· 17d ago 2.3× RVOL
CWST hit 2.299x RVOL at 12:21 PM ET
at $90.58
Alert· 17d ago -2.70%
$CWST moved -2.70% in 1 min (Level 2) at 8:26 AM ET
at $92.99
News· SEC EDGAR· 17d ago
CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC filed an 8-K: Executive / Board Change
News· SEC EDGAR· 37d ago
CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC filed an 8-K: Executive / Board Change
News· Investing.com· 37d ago Neutral
3 Waste Stocks Turning AI Investments into Growth
News· SEC EDGAR· 59d ago
CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC filed an 8-K: Shareholder Vote
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 72d ago Neutral
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Announces Pricing of Remarketed New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Solid Waste Disposal Revenue Bonds
News· Benzinga· 127d ago Neutral
Clairvest Announces the Sale of Star Waste Systems to Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 127d ago Neutral
Clairvest Announces the Sale of Star Waste Systems to Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

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CWST stock FAQ

Why is $CWST down today?

CWST is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 3 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on CWST today, peaking at 13.1x its normal volume. Fresh from the SEC: CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS INC: •Revenues were $543.7 million for the quarter, up $78.4 million, or up 16.9%, from the same period in 2025.. A material company disclosure like this is often the real catalyst behind a move of this size.

What is the CWST stock price today?

CWST last traded at $88.74, down 1.90% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Where can I see live CWST alerts?

The CWST Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged CWST 17 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is CWST on?

CWST (Casella Waste Systems Inc) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $5.66B in the REFUSE SYSTEMS sector.

Is CWST good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge CWST for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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