WCN technical analysis
WCN Technical Analysis
Analysis date
August 6, 2026
Market
NYSE (USD)
Daily cutoff
August 5, 2026
Reliability
Passed
Informational use only. This page is not investment advice.
Data verification
WCN Data Verification
Checking the latest completed daily bar for date and closing-price consistency before indicators are calculated.
- Symbol
- WCN
- Market
- NYSE
- Currency
- USD (US Dollar)
- Latest completed bar
- August 5, 2026
Historical prices are adjusted for corporate actions when applicable. Date and closing-price consistency checks passed for the latest completed daily bar.
| Validation series | Latest Close | Date | Difference | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calculation series | 164.50 | August 5, 2026 | - | Verified |
| Verification series | 164.15 | August 5, 2026 | 0.21% | Verified |
Bottom line
WCN Technical Analysis Summary
WCN (Waste Connections) is in a short-term corrective pullback after a recovery off its June low. On the daily chart, price at 164.50 has slipped below SMA20 (169.30) and SMA200 (165.60) while holding just above SMA50 (162.92). RSI14 at 44.37 sits below the 50 midline, and the daily MACD line at 0.48 has dropped below its signal line at 1.51 with a negative histogram of -1.02, showing fading daily momentum. The weekly chart is more balanced: price at 167.38 is above SMA20 (161.29) and SMA200 (160.69), RSI at 52.62 is neutral, and the MACD histogram is positive at 1.99, suggesting the medium-term downtrend is stabilizing. Key support is the 20-day low of 162.71, which overlaps SMA50 near 162.92, with the June low of 146.89 as the major downside reference. Resistance sits at SMA20 (169.30), then the mid-July high of 176.71. The 52-week position near 41% reflects a stock in the lower half of its annual range after a sharp correction, while the multi-year uptrend structure on the weekly chart remains in place.
Multi-timeframe dashboard
Multi-Timeframe Technical Dashboard
Comparing daily (2-year) and weekly (5-year) perspectives to identify aligned or conflicting signals.
Daily (August 5, 2026)
- Trend
- Mixed. Price at 164.50 is below SMA20 (169.30, -2.84%) and below SMA200 (165.60, -0.66%), while holding just above SMA50 (162.92, +0.97%). SMA20 sits above SMA50, but the 200-day average has become near-term overhead. Price has lost its hold above the short-term average after a pullback from the mid-July high, so the daily alignment is no longer uniformly bullish.
- Momentum
- Softening. RSI14 at 44.37 is below the 50 midline, indicating that downside momentum has edged ahead of upside momentum. The MACD line at 0.48 has crossed below the signal line at 1.51, and the histogram is negative at -1.02. MACD remains above the zero line, so the move is a momentum pullback rather than a fully bearish daily structure, but buyers have stepped back.
- Volatility
- Elevated but moderate. ATR14 at 3.97 (2.41% of price) reflects wider daily swings after the recent decline. Bollinger Bands (164.58 to 174.02) have widened, and price is pressing against the lower band near 164.58, consistent with a short-term stretch to the downside.
- Volume
- About average. Latest volume of 1,386,400 is 1.02x the 20-period average (1,364,240), indicating that the pullback is taking place without unusually heavy selling pressure.
Assessment
The daily chart shows a stock correcting within a medium-term recovery. WCN rose from a June low near 146.89 to a mid-July high of 176.71, then gave back part of that advance. Price is now testing the confluence of the 20-day low at 162.71 and SMA50 near 162.92. A hold above this zone would keep the recovery intact, while RSI below 50 and a negative MACD histogram point to near-term softness. The 52-week position at 40.69% puts price in the lower half of its annual range after a sharp correction.
Weekly (July 27, 2026 week)
- Trend
- Mixed to neutral. Price at 167.38 is above SMA20 (161.29, +3.78%) and SMA200 (160.69, +4.16%), and essentially at SMA50 (167.47, -0.05%). The weekly averages remain in positive slope from the multi-year uptrend, but price has stalled around the 50-week average after the June pullback. SMA200 at 160.69 provides a longer-term base roughly 4% below current price.
- Momentum
- Neutral. RSI14 at 52.62 is near the 50 midline, showing balanced momentum. The MACD line at 0.32 has moved back above the signal line at -1.66, producing a positive histogram of 1.99, an early sign that the medium-term momentum downtrend may be stabilizing.
- Volatility
- Moderate. ATR14 at 8.15 (4.87% of price) reflects typical weekly ranges for the stock. Bollinger Bands (147.87 to 174.72) show price in the middle portion of the bands after recovering from the June low.
- Volume
- Slightly above average. Weekly volume of 8,337,700 is 1.10x the 20-week average (7,567,270), indicating active participation during the recovery.
Assessment
The weekly chart is more balanced than the daily. WCN sits above the 20-week and 200-week averages with price around the 50-week average, and the positive weekly MACD histogram suggests the medium-term downtrend from the mid-2025 peak is losing force. The 52-week position at 47.34% and a 252-period return of +37.14% reflect a stock mid-cycle in its annual range while preserving its multi-year uptrend. The weekly picture does not yet confirm a new uptrend, but it no longer shows a deteriorating structure.
Key indicators
WCN Key Technical Indicators
RSI, MACD, moving averages, ATR, and Bollinger Bands across daily and weekly timeframes.
| Indicator | Daily | Weekly |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 44.37 | 52.62 |
| MACD (12, 26, 9) | 0.48 / 1.51 / -1.02 | 0.32 / -1.66 / 1.99 |
| ATR (14) | 3.97 (2.41%) | 8.15 (4.87%) |
| Bollinger Bands (20, 2) | 164.58 - 174.02 | 147.87 - 174.72 |
| SMA (20) | 169.30 | 161.29 |
| SMA (50) | 162.92 | 167.47 |
| SMA (200) | 165.60 | 160.69 |
Price structure
WCN Price Structure and Returns
Price performance across multiple lookback periods and 52-week position.
| Metric | Daily | Weekly |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price | 164.50 | 167.38 |
| 1-Period Return | -0.65% | -1.31% |
| 5-Period Return | -4.81% | -0.31% |
| 20-Period Return | -4.12% | +0.74% |
| 60-Period Return | +8.35% | -11.48% |
| 252-Period Return | -11.68% | +37.14% |
| 52-Week Low | 146.89 | 146.89 |
| 52-Week High | 190.17 | 190.17 |
| 52-Week Position | 40.69% | 47.34% |
Key levels
WCN Support and Resistance Levels
Key price levels based on recent swing highs and lows across daily and weekly timeframes.
| Level | Daily | Weekly |
|---|---|---|
| 20-Period High | 176.71 | 176.71 |
| 20-Period Low | 162.71 | 146.89 |
| 60-Period High | 176.71 | 191.56 |
| 60-Period Low | 146.89 | 146.89 |
Scenarios
WCN Technical Scenarios
Conditions, invalidation triggers, and what to watch for each scenario.
Bullish
Trigger
Price reclaims SMA20 (169.30) and then breaks the mid-July high at 176.71 on rising volume, opening a run toward the 52-week high near 190.17 and resuming the recovery.
Invalidation
Price loses the 162.71 to 162.92 support zone (20-day low and SMA50), which would signal a failed recovery and renewed downside pressure.
What to watch
Daily RSI reclaiming 50; daily MACD histogram turning positive; weekly RSI holding above 50; volume expanding on any break above 176.71.
Range-Bound
Trigger
Price oscillates between the support zone near 162.71 to 162.92 and SMA20 at 169.30, with the broader range defined by the June low at 146.89 and the mid-July high at 176.71.
Invalidation
A decisive close below 162.71 or a sustained move above 176.71 with expanding volume.
What to watch
RSI hovering between 40 and 55; MACD histogram staying near zero; volume settling back toward the 20-period average.
Bearish
Trigger
A broad market downturn or sector rotation pressures defensive names, driving WCN below the 162.71 to 162.92 support zone and toward the June low at 146.89.
Invalidation
Price holds above SMA50 (162.92) and reclaims SMA20 (169.30) within a reasonable timeframe.
What to watch
Daily RSI falling below 40; MACD line moving below zero; weekly RSI dropping below 45; relative performance versus the broader market during any weakness.
Methodology
Methodology and Limitations
This technical analysis is calculated locally from adjusted OHLCV history. The daily series ends August 5, 2026, and the weekly series ends July 27, 2026 week. The latest completed daily bar is independently checked for date and closing-price consistency. Historical prices are adjusted for corporate actions when applicable. Indicators include Wilder RSI(14), MACD(12,26,9), SMA20/50/200, Wilder ATR(14), Bollinger Bands(20,2), relative volume, multi-period returns, and price-range levels. Support and resistance are descriptive zones, not guaranteed reversal points. Historical patterns do not predict future prices, and this page is not investment advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
This technical analysis is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Past performance and historical patterns are not guarantees of future results. All investments carry risk, including the potential loss of principal. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Market data is checked for date and closing-price consistency before indicators are calculated. Data cutoffs: daily August 5, 2026, weekly July 27, 2026 week. Generated August 6, 2026.
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