WCN Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with WCN's current 0.80% yield and 8.9% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 0.80%
Annual Dividend: $1.37 per share
Share Price: $169.61
Payout Ratio: 32.7%
WCN DRIP Calculator
Model WCN dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 8.9% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in WCN 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in WCN on 2016-07-29 would be worth $3,693.99 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 269.4%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $3,596.48 (259.6% return). Reinvesting dividends added $97.51 in extra value.
Starting share price: $49.65 — Current share price: $169.61
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is WCN's current dividend yield?
- WCN (Waste Connections, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 0.80%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $80 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much WCN do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from WCN at its current yield of 0.80%, you would need approximately $1,500,000 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does WCN pay monthly dividends?
- No, WCN pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is WCN's dividend safe?
- WCN's payout ratio is 32.7%, which is generally considered safe. The company retains enough earnings to sustain and potentially grow its dividend.
- What is WCN's dividend growth rate?
- WCN's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 8.9% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in WCN 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in WCN on 2016-07-29 would be worth approximately $3,693.99 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 269.4% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $3,596.48 — meaning DRIP added $97.51 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the WCN dividend page.