Casella Waste Systems Inc
CWST
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Casella Waste Systems Inc
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Casella Waste Systems, Inc., founded in 1975 and initially operating in Rutland, Vermont, has evolved into a prominent waste and resource management company in the northeastern United States. The company, which began with a single pickup truck, has significantly expanded its operations to include a comprehensive suite of services encompassing waste collection, recycling, transfer, and disposal. Recognizing early the potential for recycling and resource renewal, Casella Waste Systems built Vermont's first recycling facility in 1977, showcasing its commitment to sustainability and integrated waste management solutions. The company went public in 1997 and is traded on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol "CWST." Over the years, Casella has focused on enhancing its traditional waste management services with innovative approaches to resource renewal and sustainability, positioning itself as a leader in the industry with a strategy that emphasizes creating sustainable value beyond mere waste disposal.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: UtilitiesLatest Results (28.09.2025):
Casella Waste Systems Inc. reported strong revenue growth in the second quarter of 2025, increasing by 23.4% compared to the same period in 2024. While net income experienced a decline, the company demonstrated robust performance in Adjusted EBITDA and cash flow metrics, supported by strategic acquisitions and effective operational execution.
Revenue Growth
Revenues reached $465.3 million for Q2 2025, marking an increase of $88.2 million or 23.4% compared to Q2 2024. This growth was driven by a 5.0% rise in solid waste pricing, including a 4.9% increase in collection prices and a 5.8% boost in disposal prices.
Net Income
Net income for the quarter was $5.2 million, which is a decrease of $1.8 million or 25.7% from $7.0 million in Q2 2024. The decline was influenced by higher operating expenses related to recent acquisitions and increased depreciation costs.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA improved to $109.5 million, up $17.9 million or 19.5% from the same quarter last year. This increase highlights the company’s ability to enhance operational efficiencies and leverage synergies from recent acquisitions.
Cash Flow
Net cash provided by operating activities surged to $139.6 million year-to-date, an increase of $59.9 million compared to the first half of 2024. Adjusted Free Cash Flow also rose to $70.8 million, up $31.3 million year-over-year, underscoring strong cash generation capabilities.
Strategic Acquisitions
Casella Waste Systems Inc. successfully acquired six businesses in the first half of 2025, contributing approximately $90 million in annualized revenue. An additional $30 million in revenue is expected from the pending Mountain State Waste transaction, enhancing the company’s market presence and revenue streams.
Fiscal Year 2025 Outlook
The company has raised its revenue guidance for fiscal year 2025 to a range of $1.820 billion to $1.840 billion, up from the previous range of $1.775 billion to $1.805 billion. Additionally, the bottom end of the Adjusted Free Cash Flow guidance has been increased, reflecting confidence in continued strong performance and effective integration of acquisitions.
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