Waste Connections Stock Forecast - Polynomial Regression

WCN Stock  USD 178.78  1.14  0.64%   
The Polynomial Regression forecasted value of Waste Connections on the next trading day is expected to be 179.99 with a mean absolute deviation of 1.98 and the sum of the absolute errors of 122.68. Waste Stock Forecast is based on your current time horizon. Although Waste Connections' naive historical forecasting may sometimes provide an important future outlook for the firm, we recommend always cross-verifying it against solid analysis of Waste Connections' systematic risk associated with finding meaningful patterns of Waste Connections fundamentals over time.
  
As of the 6th of November 2024, Inventory Turnover is likely to drop to 69.95. In addition to that, Payables Turnover is likely to drop to 6.49. As of the 6th of November 2024, Net Income Applicable To Common Shares is likely to grow to about 1 B, while Common Stock Shares Outstanding is likely to drop about 200.6 M.
Waste Connections polinomial regression implements a single variable polynomial regression model using the daily prices as the independent variable. The coefficients of the regression for Waste Connections as well as the accuracy indicators are determined from the period prices.

Waste Connections Polynomial Regression Price Forecast For the 7th of November

Given 90 days horizon, the Polynomial Regression forecasted value of Waste Connections on the next trading day is expected to be 179.99 with a mean absolute deviation of 1.98, mean absolute percentage error of 5.00, and the sum of the absolute errors of 122.68.
Please note that although there have been many attempts to predict Waste Stock prices using its time series forecasting, we generally do not recommend using it to place bets in the real market. The most commonly used models for forecasting predictions are the autoregressive models, which specify that Waste Connections' next future price depends linearly on its previous prices and some stochastic term (i.e., imperfectly predictable multiplier).

Waste Connections Stock Forecast Pattern

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Waste Connections Forecasted Value

In the context of forecasting Waste Connections' Stock value on the next trading day, we examine the predictive performance of the model to find good statistically significant boundaries of downside and upside scenarios. Waste Connections' downside and upside margins for the forecasting period are 179.18 and 180.80, respectively. We have considered Waste Connections' daily market price to evaluate the above model's predictive performance. Remember, however, there is no scientific proof or empirical evidence that traditional linear or nonlinear forecasting models outperform artificial intelligence and frequency domain models to provide accurate forecasts consistently.
Market Value
178.78
179.18
Downside
179.99
Expected Value
180.80
Upside

Model Predictive Factors

The below table displays some essential indicators generated by the model showing the Polynomial Regression forecasting method's relative quality and the estimations of the prediction error of Waste Connections stock data series using in forecasting. Note that when a statistical model is used to represent Waste Connections stock, the representation will rarely be exact; so some information will be lost using the model to explain the process. AIC estimates the relative amount of information lost by a given model: the less information a model loses, the higher its quality.
AICAkaike Information Criteria121.5573
BiasArithmetic mean of the errors None
MADMean absolute deviation1.9787
MAPEMean absolute percentage error0.0109
SAESum of the absolute errors122.6767
A single variable polynomial regression model attempts to put a curve through the Waste Connections historical price points. Mathematically, assuming the independent variable is X and the dependent variable is Y, this line can be indicated as: Y = a0 + a1*X + a2*X2 + a3*X3 + ... + am*Xm

Predictive Modules for Waste Connections

There are currently many different techniques concerning forecasting the market as a whole, as well as predicting future values of individual securities such as Waste Connections. Regardless of method or technology, however, to accurately forecast the stock market is more a matter of luck rather than a particular technique. Nevertheless, trying to predict the stock market accurately is still an essential part of the overall investment decision process. Using different forecasting techniques and comparing the results might improve your chances of accuracy even though unexpected events may often change the market sentiment and impact your forecasting results.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of Waste Connections' price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
177.97178.78179.59
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
168.50169.31196.66
Details
Bollinger
Band Projection (param)
LowMiddleHigh
176.15177.57178.99
Details
24 Analysts
Consensus
LowTargetHigh
144.37158.65176.10
Details

Other Forecasting Options for Waste Connections

For every potential investor in Waste, whether a beginner or expert, Waste Connections' price movement is the inherent factor that sparks whether it is viable to invest in it or hold it better. Waste Stock price charts are filled with many 'noises.' These noises can hugely alter the decision one can make regarding investing in Waste. Basic forecasting techniques help filter out the noise by identifying Waste Connections' price trends.

Waste Connections Related Equities

One of the popular trading techniques among algorithmic traders is to use market-neutral strategies where every trade hedges away some risk. Because there are two separate transactions required, even if one position performs unexpectedly, the other equity can make up some of the losses. Below are some of the equities that can be combined with Waste Connections stock to make a market-neutral strategy. Peer analysis of Waste Connections could also be used in its relative valuation, which is a method of valuing Waste Connections by comparing valuation metrics with similar companies.
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Waste Connections Technical and Predictive Analytics

The stock market is financially volatile. Despite the volatility, there exist limitless possibilities of gaining profits and building passive income portfolios. With the complexity of Waste Connections' price movements, a comprehensive understanding of forecasting methods that an investor can rely on to make the right move is invaluable. These methods predict trends that assist an investor in predicting the movement of Waste Connections' current price.

Waste Connections Market Strength Events

Market strength indicators help investors to evaluate how Waste Connections stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading Waste Connections shares will generate the highest return on investment. By undertsting and applying Waste Connections stock market strength indicators, traders can identify Waste Connections entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

Waste Connections Risk Indicators

The analysis of Waste Connections' basic risk indicators is one of the essential steps in accurately forecasting its future price. The process involves identifying the amount of risk involved in Waste Connections' investment and either accepting that risk or mitigating it. Along with some essential techniques for forecasting waste stock prices, we also provide a set of basic risk indicators that can assist in the individual investment decision or help in hedging the risk of your existing portfolios.
Please note, the risk measures we provide can be used independently or collectively to perform a risk assessment. When comparing two potential investments, we recommend comparing similar equities with homogenous growth potential and valuation from related markets to determine which investment holds the most risk.

Pair Trading with Waste Connections

One of the main advantages of trading using pair correlations is that every trade hedges away some risk. Because there are two separate transactions required, even if Waste Connections position performs unexpectedly, the other equity can make up some of the losses. Pair trading also minimizes risk from directional movements in the market. For example, if an entire industry or sector drops because of unexpected headlines, the short position in Waste Connections will appreciate offsetting losses from the drop in the long position's value.

Moving against Waste Stock

  0.64AXR AMREPPairCorr
  0.45ESGL ESGL Holdings LimitedPairCorr
  0.4WLDN Willdan GroupPairCorr
The ability to find closely correlated positions to Waste Connections could be a great tool in your tax-loss harvesting strategies, allowing investors a quick way to find a similar-enough asset to replace Waste Connections when you sell it. If you don't do this, your portfolio allocation will be skewed against your target asset allocation. So, investors can't just sell and buy back Waste Connections - that would be a violation of the tax code under the "wash sale" rule, and this is why you need to find a similar enough asset and use the proceeds from selling Waste Connections to buy it.
The correlation of Waste Connections is a statistical measure of how it moves in relation to other instruments. This measure is expressed in what is known as the correlation coefficient, which ranges between -1 and +1. A perfect positive correlation (i.e., a correlation coefficient of +1) implies that as Waste Connections moves, either up or down, the other security will move in the same direction. Alternatively, perfect negative correlation means that if Waste Connections moves in either direction, the perfectly negatively correlated security will move in the opposite direction. If the correlation is 0, the equities are not correlated; they are entirely random. A correlation greater than 0.8 is generally described as strong, whereas a correlation less than 0.5 is generally considered weak.
Correlation analysis and pair trading evaluation for Waste Connections can also be used as hedging techniques within a particular sector or industry or even over random equities to generate a better risk-adjusted return on your portfolios.
Pair CorrelationCorrelation Matching
When determining whether Waste Connections offers a strong return on investment in its stock, a comprehensive analysis is essential. The process typically begins with a thorough review of Waste Connections' financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, to assess its financial health. Key financial ratios are used to gauge profitability, efficiency, and growth potential of Waste Connections Stock. Outlined below are crucial reports that will aid in making a well-informed decision on Waste Connections Stock:
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Is Environmental & Facilities Services space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of Waste Connections. If investors know Waste will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about Waste Connections listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
0.339
Dividend Share
1.14
Earnings Share
3.66
Revenue Per Share
33.72
Quarterly Revenue Growth
0.133
The market value of Waste Connections is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of Waste that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of Waste Connections' value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is Waste Connections' true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because Waste Connections' market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect Waste Connections' underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between Waste Connections' value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if Waste Connections is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, Waste Connections' price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.