Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) stock: analyst price target and their real reliability
Live quote · data updated Oct 14, 2026
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. · Industrials · ref. ETF XLI · 50 calls · price $85.27
What the company does: Casella Waste Systems, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a vertically integrated solid waste services company in the United States.
📈 Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) stock price
$85.27-5.1% over range
Oct 14, 25low $74.97 · high $107.34Oct 13, 26
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67% recommend buying · 3 analysts
📊 JPI status : Casella Waste Systems, Inc. has never appeared in a JPI ranking (Fair or Risk +) — our methods haven't picked it to date. See the selected stocks →
🎯 CWST price target & analyst consensus — price $85.27
The price target · all analysts combined (3 targets)
Highest target · 1 firm of 3$122+43.1%
Median target · of 3 targets$104+22.0%
Lowest target · 1 firm of 3$91+6.7%
Current price$85.27
⭐ What the most reliable analysts say
No reliable analyst is bullish on this stock right now. A “reliable” analyst is a firm that, on this sector, hits more than 55% of its targets and beats its sector. None of them sees upside here — which is exactly why this stock is in no JPI selection.
The consensus · 3 ratings (last 6 months)
Strong Buy00%
Buy267%
Hold133%
Sell00%
Strong Sell00%
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🎯 CWST price target all
All 50 calls, one by one, with our verdict on each firm.
→ See all 50 targets, analyst by analyst💡 The best analysts on CWST most reliable
Their real reliability on CWST, firm by firm: who was right, who was wrong.
→ See their reliability on CWSTAll analysts (the consensus) · vs · the best (those who've been right)
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🔎 Detailed analyses
✅ Historical analyst reliability on CWST
Hit rate measured on targets already matured (12 months), replayed against real prices. Click a header to sort.
| Firm ↕ | % right i ↕ | Gain vs sector i ↕ | Calls i ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Analysis | 100% | +42.7% | 2 |
| Wells Fargo ↗ | 100% | +33.8% | 2 |
| Wedbush ↗ | 100% | +17.6% | 3 |
| Raymond James ↗ | 77% | +18.9% | 30 |
| Stifel ↗ | 70% | +28.3% | 10 |
| UBS ↗ | 67% | -5.0% | 3 |
| Barclays ↗ | 50% | +32.1% | 2 |
| Keybanc ↗ | 50% | +5.9% | 2 |
| B of A Securities ↗ | 50% | -3.4% | 2 |
📊 What $1,000 invested in Casella Waste Systems, Inc. would be worth › open the full page
In short — $1,000 invested in Casella Waste Systems, Inc. 10 years ago would be worth $16,130 today, i.e. +32%/yr on average. Best year: 2016 (+108%), worst: 2025 (-7%). Price performance, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Casella Waste Systems, Inc.
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $912 | -9% |
| 3 years ago | $1,216 | +22% |
| 5 years ago | $1,557 | +56% |
Return by year (Casella Waste Systems, Inc.)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -2% | $985 (-2%) |
| 2025 | -7% | $912 (-9%) |
| 2024 | +24% | $1,129 (+13%) |
⚠️ Past performance, not predictive nor advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Yahoo Finance data.
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📋 All analyst calls on CWST
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■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$91
Price at call : $83.78 — gap to target +9%
Today : $85.27 — gap to target +7%
🎯 on CWST : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 48.6% · +5.7% (138 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 8, 27
matures : Oct 8, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$105
Price at call : $92.52 — gap to target +13%
Today : $85.27 — gap to target +23%
🎯 on CWST : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 48.6% · +5.7% (138 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 10, 27
matures : Aug 10, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$104
Price at call : $89.99 — upside +16%
Today : $85.27 — upside +22%
🎯 on CWST : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 49.1% · +4.8% (161 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 10, 27
matures : Aug 10, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$122
Price at call : $94.28 — upside +29%
Today : $85.27 — upside +43%
🎯 on CWST : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 46% · +0.5% (87 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 26, 27
matures : Jun 26, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$102
Price at call : $86.4 — upside +18%
Today : $85.27 — upside +20%
🎯 on CWST : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 49.1% · +4.8% (161 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 4, 27
matures : May 4, 27
▲ Buy · 🎯$130
Price at call : $88.23 — upside +47%
Today : $85.27 — upside +52%
🎯 on CWST : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 46% · +0.5% (87 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 10, 27
matures : Mar 10, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$110
Price at call : $91.87 — gap to target +20%
Today : $85.27 — gap to target +29%
🎯 on CWST : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 48.6% · +5.7% (138 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 23, 27
matures : Feb 23, 27
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$101
Price at call : $91.87 — gap to target +10%
Today : $85.27 — gap to target +18%
🎯 on CWST : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 49.1% · +4.8% (161 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 23, 27
matures : Feb 23, 27
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▲ Buy · 🎯$120
Price at call : $103.3 — upside +16%
Today : $85.27 — upside +41%
🎯 on CWST : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 42.5% · +0.1% (73 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 6, 27
matures : Jan 6, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$112
Price at call : $98.95 — gap to target +13%
Today : $85.27 — gap to target +31%
🎯 on CWST : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 48.6% · +5.7% (138 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 11, 26
matures : Dec 11, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$140
Price at call : $89.95 — upside +56%
Today : $85.27 — upside +64%
🎯 on CWST : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 46% · +0.5% (87 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 3, 26
matures : Nov 3, 26
Goldman Sachs ↗
Nov 3, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$111
Price at call : $89.95 — upside +23%
Today : $85.27 — upside +30%
🎯 on CWST : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 38.8% · -7.9% (134 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 3, 26
matures : Nov 3, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$95
Price at call : $88.72 — gap to target +7%
Today : $85.27 — gap to target +11%
🎯 on CWST : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 49.1% · +4.8% (161 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 3, 26
matures : Nov 3, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$135
Price at call : $85.76 — upside +57%
Today : $85.27 — upside +58%
🎯 on CWST : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 46% · +0.5% (87 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 16, 26
matures : Oct 16, 26
▼ Underweight · 🎯$88
Price at call : $86.69 — upside +2%
Today : $85.27 — upside +3%
Expected +2% · Actual +0% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CWST : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 49.1% · +4.8% (161 calls)
-0.4%
stock +0% · XLI +11%
matured Sep 19, 26
Raymond James ↗
Aug 4, 25
▲ Strong Buy · 🎯$125
Price at call : $99.2 — upside +26%
Today : $85.27 — upside +47%
Expected +26% · Actual -9% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CWST : 59% (17 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 43.5% · -3.6% (161 calls)
-9.2%
stock -9% · XLI +24%
matured Aug 4, 26
Raymond James ↗
Jul 22, 25
▲ Strong Buy · 🎯$129
Price at call : $107.88 — upside +20%
Today : $85.27 — upside +51%
Expected +20% · Actual -17% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CWST : 59% (17 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 43.5% · -3.6% (161 calls)
-16.6%
stock -17% · XLI +18%
matured Jul 22, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$135
Price at call : $117.23 — upside +15%
Today : $85.27 — upside +58%
Expected +15% · Actual -28% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CWST : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 46% · +0.5% (87 calls)
-27.6%
stock -28% · XLI +36%
matured Apr 11, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$130
Price at call : $114 — upside +14%
Today : $85.27 — upside +52%
Expected +14% · Actual -24% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CWST : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 17.4% · -22.1% (23 calls)
-23.7%
stock -24% · XLI +39%
matured Apr 9, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$129
Price at call : $115.01 — upside +12%
Today : $85.27 — upside +51%
Expected +12% · Actual -11% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CWST : 25% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 41% · +1.0% (251 calls)
-11.0%
stock -11% · XLI +26%
matured Feb 18, 26
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$113
Price at call : $106.04 — gap to target +7%
Today : $85.27 — gap to target +33%
🎯 on CWST : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 42.5% · +0.1% (73 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 23, 26
matures : Jan 23, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$127
Price at call : $108.2 — upside +17%
Today : $85.27 — upside +49%
Expected +17% · Actual -8% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CWST : 25% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 41% · +1.0% (251 calls)
-8.5%
stock -8% · XLI +14%
matured Dec 11, 25
Deutsche Bank ↗
Nov 1, 24
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$107
Price at call : $99.45 — gap to target +8%
Today : $85.27 — gap to target +25%
🎯 on CWST : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 35.8% · -8.8% (106 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Nov 1, 25
matures : Nov 1, 25
William Blair ↗
Oct 3, 24
▲ Outperform
Actual -6% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CWST : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 23.5% · -8.8% (17 calls)
-6.1%
stock -6% · XLI +14%
matured Oct 3, 25
Raymond James ↗
Sep 19, 24
▲ Strong Buy · 🎯$122
Price at call : $99.83 — upside +22%
Today : $85.27 — upside +43%
Expected +22% · Actual -11% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CWST : 59% (17 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 43.5% · -3.6% (161 calls)
-10.9%
stock -11% · XLI +15%
matured Sep 19, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$117
Price at call : $101.83 — upside +15%
Today : $85.27 — upside +37%
Expected +15% · Actual -3% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CWST : 25% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 41% · +1.0% (251 calls)
-2.6%
stock -3% · XLI +25%
matured Aug 5, 25
Deutsche Bank ↗
May 23, 24
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$106
Price at call : $97.86 — gap to target +8%
Today : $85.27 — gap to target +24%
🎯 on CWST : no call matured yet · 📊 on Industry : 35.8% · -8.8% (106 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 23, 25
matures : May 23, 25
Wells Fargo ↗
Feb 20, 24
▲ Overweight · 🎯$100
Price at call : $90.68 — upside +10%
Today : $85.27 — upside +17%
Expected +10% · Actual +28% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CWST : 100% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 48.7% · -3.0% (76 calls)
+27.6%
stock +28% · XLI +17%
matured Feb 19, 25
Wells Fargo ↗
Nov 27, 23
▲ Overweight · 🎯$95
Price at call : $79.69 — upside +19%
Today : $85.27 — upside +11%
Expected +19% · Actual +40% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CWST : 100% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 48.7% · -3.0% (76 calls)
+39.9%
stock +40% · XLI +36%
matured Nov 26, 24
Wolfe Research ↗
Oct 17, 23
▲ Outperform · 🎯$96
Price at call : $79.52 — upside +21%
Today : $85.27 — upside +13%
Expected +21% · Actual +33% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CWST : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 40% · -0.6% (30 calls)
+32.8%
stock +33% · XLI +35%
matured Oct 16, 24
Goldman Sachs ↗
Sep 15, 23
▲ Buy · 🎯$100
Price at call : $83.36 — upside +20%
Today : $85.27 — upside +17%
Expected +20% · Actual +30% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CWST : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Industry : 38.8% · -7.9% (134 calls)
+30.0%
stock +30% · XLI +25%
matured Sep 14, 24
Raymond James ↗
Jul 31, 23
▲ Strong Buy · 🎯$100
Price at call : $80.69 — upside +24%
Today : $85.27 — upside +17%
Expected +24% · Actual +27% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CWST : 59% (17 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 43.5% · -3.6% (161 calls)
+27.2%
stock +27% · XLI +15%
matured Jul 30, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$110
Price at call : $86.77 — upside +27%
Today : $85.27 — upside +29%
Expected +27% · Actual +11% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CWST : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 46% · +0.5% (87 calls)
+11.1%
stock +11% · XLI +15%
matured Jun 14, 24
Raymond James ↗
Jun 15, 23
▲ Strong Buy · 🎯$104
Price at call : $86.77 — upside +20%
Today : $85.27 — upside +22%
Expected +20% · Actual +11% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CWST : 59% (17 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 43.5% · -3.6% (161 calls)
+11.1%
stock +11% · XLI +15%
matured Jun 14, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$103
Price at call : $95.51 — upside +8%
Today : $85.27 — upside +21%
Expected +8% · Actual +2% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CWST : 25% (4 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 41% · +1.0% (251 calls)
+2.2%
stock +2% · XLI +26%
matured May 14, 24
B of A Securities ↗
May 1, 23
▲ Outperformer · 🎯$89
Price at call : $89.53 — upside -1%
Today : $85.27 — upside +4%
Expected -1% · Actual +1% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CWST : 50% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 51.6% · +1.3% (192 calls)
+0.7%
stock +1% · XLI +22%
matured Apr 30, 24
Raymond James ↗
Apr 27, 23
▲ Strong Buy · 🎯$103
Price at call : $87.4 — upside +18%
Today : $85.27 — upside +21%
Expected +18% · Actual +3% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CWST : 59% (17 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 43.5% · -3.6% (161 calls)
+3.0%
stock +3% · XLI +24%
matured Apr 26, 24
Raymond James ↗
Feb 23, 23
▲ Strong Buy · 🎯$90
Price at call : $76.53 — upside +18%
Today : $85.27 — upside +6%
Expected +18% · Actual +21% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CWST : 59% (17 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 43.5% · -3.6% (161 calls)
+20.7%
stock +21% · XLI +19%
matured Feb 23, 24
B of A Securities ↗
Jan 13, 23
▼ Underperform · 🎯$81
Price at call : $77.77 — upside +4%
Today : $85.27 — upside -5%
Expected +4% · Actual +8% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CWST : 50% (2 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 51.6% · +1.3% (192 calls)
-7.5%
stock +8% · XLI +8%
matured Jan 13, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$95
Price at call : $82.07 — upside +16%
Today : $85.27 — upside +11%
Expected +16% · Actual +1% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CWST : 67% (3 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 46% · +0.5% (87 calls)
+1.5%
stock +1% · XLI +11%
matured Jan 10, 24
Raymond James ↗
Oct 31, 22
▲ Strong Buy · 🎯$92
Price at call : $82.42 — upside +12%
Today : $85.27 — upside +8%
Expected +12% · Actual -10% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CWST : 59% (17 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 43.5% · -3.6% (161 calls)
-9.5%
stock -10% · XLI +5%
matured Oct 31, 23
Raymond James ↗
Oct 25, 22
▲ Strong Buy · 🎯$88
Price at call : $78.23 — upside +12%
Today : $85.27 — upside +3%
Expected +12% · Actual -3% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CWST : 59% (17 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 43.5% · -3.6% (161 calls)
-2.7%
stock -3% · XLI +7%
matured Oct 25, 23
Raymond James ↗
Aug 1, 22
▲ Strong Buy · 🎯$93
Price at call : $82.47 — upside +13%
Today : $85.27 — upside +9%
Expected +13% · Actual -1% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CWST : 59% (17 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 43.5% · -3.6% (161 calls)
-0.6%
stock -1% · XLI +16%
matured Aug 1, 23
Raymond James ↗
May 3, 22
▲ Strong Buy · 🎯$99
Price at call : $76.7 — upside +29%
Today : $85.27 — upside +16%
Expected +29% · Actual +17% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CWST : 59% (17 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 43.5% · -3.6% (161 calls)
+16.5%
stock +17% · XLI +3%
matured May 3, 23
Raymond James ↗
Apr 22, 22
▲ Strong Buy · 🎯$100
Price at call : $84.49 — upside +18%
Today : $85.27 — upside +17%
Expected +18% · Actual +4% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CWST : 59% (17 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 43.5% · -3.6% (161 calls)
+4.5%
stock +4% · XLI +2%
matured Apr 22, 23
Raymond James ↗
Feb 22, 22
▲ Strong Buy · 🎯$92
Price at call : $71.28 — upside +29%
Today : $85.27 — upside +8%
Expected +29% · Actual +8% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CWST : 59% (17 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 43.5% · -3.6% (161 calls)
+7.7%
stock +8% · XLI +3%
matured Feb 22, 23
Raymond James ↗
Jan 10, 22
▲ Strong Buy · 🎯$95
Price at call : $79.66 — upside +19%
Today : $85.27 — upside +11%
Expected +19% · Actual +3% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CWST : 59% (17 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 43.5% · -3.6% (161 calls)
+3.0%
stock +3% · XLI -4%
matured Jan 10, 23
Raymond James ↗
Nov 1, 21
▲ Strong Buy · 🎯$100
Price at call : $85.34 — upside +17%
Today : $85.27 — upside +17%
Expected +17% · Actual -3% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CWST : 59% (17 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 43.5% · -3.6% (161 calls)
-3.4%
stock -3% · XLI -10%
matured Nov 1, 22
Raymond James ↗
Aug 2, 21
▲ Strong Buy · 🎯$79
Price at call : $68.15 — upside +16%
Today : $85.27 — upside -7%
Expected +16% · Actual +20% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on CWST : 59% (17 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 43.5% · -3.6% (161 calls)
+19.7%
stock +20% · XLI -8%
matured Aug 2, 22
Raymond James ↗
May 3, 21
▲ Strong Buy · 🎯$77
Price at call : $67.63 — upside +14%
Today : $85.27 — upside -10%
Expected +14% · Actual +13% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on CWST : 59% (17 calls matureds) · 📊 on Industry : 43.5% · -3.6% (161 calls)
+13.4%
stock +13% · XLI -7%
matured May 3, 22
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy Casella Waste Systems, Inc. stock?
This isn't buy advice. For Casella Waste Systems, Inc., the analyst consensus is "Buy", with an average price target of $104 (+22% vs the current price). What matters is their past reliability on this stock: the most reliable one is right 100% of the time (2 calls tracked on Casella Waste Systems, Inc.). We show the numbers — you decide.
Is it too late to buy Casella Waste Systems, Inc.? How high can it go?
The most bullish analyst target on Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is $122 (+43% above today's price); the average is $104. That's the upside they see. Check how reliable those analysts have actually been on Casella Waste Systems, Inc. on our site before trusting it.
Is Casella Waste Systems, Inc. still a good buy?
The most useful "opinion" isn't an opinion — it's a track record: 9 analysts have a real record on Casella Waste Systems, Inc., the best hitting 100% over 2 calls. Current consensus: "Buy". Make your call on data, not noise.
What has Casella Waste Systems, Inc.'s past performance been?
Historical returns and a "how much if I had invested" calculator: CWST performance & returns.
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