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Better World Green vs Waste Connections: why the prices moved differently

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Better World Green Public Company Limited (BWG.BK)

Q3 2026
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BWG wins new waste contracts, sells unit for cash, but faces partial shutdown appeal

  • Partial shutdown order appealed Thailand's Department of Industrial Works ordered a partial suspension of BWG's operations. BWG appealed, saying the order came from online pressure after a drone clip, not facts. If the shutdown stands, it could cut the waste BWG can process and hurt revenue. The appeal is pending.

    A regulatory shutdown threat is a major risk that can push the stock down and is a real counterweight to the positive news.

  • New waste disposal contracts BWG signed an MOU with Prasat Thong municipality to manage hard-to-recycle waste, and was hired to destroy 2.08 million seized counterfeit items worth 2.1 billion baht. These deals bring more waste volume through BWG's facilities, supporting revenue and showing demand for its services.

    New contracts directly increase demand for BWG's core waste management services, a key driver of future earnings.

  • Selling BWC stake for 330 million baht BWG agreed to sell its 99.96% stake in Better West Care to ETC for 330 million baht, restructuring investments and boosting liquidity. ETC shareholders vote on Oct 6; an advisor says the price is too high, but ETC's board backs it. If approved, BWG gets cash and keeps indirect exposure.

    The sale provides cash and simplifies BWG's holdings, but the advisor's objection adds uncertainty about completion.

  • TRIS affirms BBB rating, new power plan TRIS Rating affirmed BWG's BBB credit rating with stable outlook, expecting waste volumes to grow 2% yearly and EBITDA to recover to 640-670 million baht by 2028. BWG also said its Saraburi landfill is flood-safe and the new Power Development Plan opens doors to expand into power plants.

    A stable rating and growth outlook support investor confidence and lower borrowing costs, while the power plan offers a new growth path.

August 2026
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BWG wins new waste contracts, sells unit for cash, but faces partial shutdown appeal

  • Partial shutdown order appealed Thailand's Department of Industrial Works ordered a partial suspension of BWG's operations. BWG appealed, saying the order came from online pressure after a drone clip, not facts. If the shutdown stands, it could cut the waste BWG can process and hurt revenue. The appeal is pending.

    A regulatory shutdown threat is a major risk that can push the stock down and is a real counterweight to the positive news.

  • New waste disposal contracts BWG signed an MOU with Prasat Thong municipality to manage hard-to-recycle waste, and was hired to destroy 2.08 million seized counterfeit items worth 2.1 billion baht. These deals bring more waste volume through BWG's facilities, supporting revenue and showing demand for its services.

    New contracts directly increase demand for BWG's core waste management services, a key driver of future earnings.

  • Selling BWC stake for 330 million baht BWG agreed to sell its 99.96% stake in Better West Care to ETC for 330 million baht, restructuring investments and boosting liquidity. ETC shareholders vote on Oct 6; an advisor says the price is too high, but ETC's board backs it. If approved, BWG gets cash and keeps indirect exposure.

    The sale provides cash and simplifies BWG's holdings, but the advisor's objection adds uncertainty about completion.

  • TRIS affirms BBB rating, new power plan TRIS Rating affirmed BWG's BBB credit rating with stable outlook, expecting waste volumes to grow 2% yearly and EBITDA to recover to 640-670 million baht by 2028. BWG also said its Saraburi landfill is flood-safe and the new Power Development Plan opens doors to expand into power plants.

    A stable rating and growth outlook support investor confidence and lower borrowing costs, while the power plan offers a new growth path.

Latest
▲3▼1

BWG wins new waste contracts, sells unit for cash, but faces partial shutdown appeal

  • Partial shutdown order appealed Thailand's Department of Industrial Works ordered a partial suspension of BWG's operations. BWG appealed, saying the order came from online pressure after a drone clip, not facts. If the shutdown stands, it could cut the waste BWG can process and hurt revenue. The appeal is pending.

    A regulatory shutdown threat is a major risk that can push the stock down and is a real counterweight to the positive news.

  • New waste disposal contracts BWG signed an MOU with Prasat Thong municipality to manage hard-to-recycle waste, and was hired to destroy 2.08 million seized counterfeit items worth 2.1 billion baht. These deals bring more waste volume through BWG's facilities, supporting revenue and showing demand for its services.

    New contracts directly increase demand for BWG's core waste management services, a key driver of future earnings.

  • Selling BWC stake for 330 million baht BWG agreed to sell its 99.96% stake in Better West Care to ETC for 330 million baht, restructuring investments and boosting liquidity. ETC shareholders vote on Oct 6; an advisor says the price is too high, but ETC's board backs it. If approved, BWG gets cash and keeps indirect exposure.

    The sale provides cash and simplifies BWG's holdings, but the advisor's objection adds uncertainty about completion.

  • TRIS affirms BBB rating, new power plan TRIS Rating affirmed BWG's BBB credit rating with stable outlook, expecting waste volumes to grow 2% yearly and EBITDA to recover to 640-670 million baht by 2028. BWG also said its Saraburi landfill is flood-safe and the new Power Development Plan opens doors to expand into power plants.

    A stable rating and growth outlook support investor confidence and lower borrowing costs, while the power plan offers a new growth path.

Waste Connections Inc (WCN)

Q3 2026
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WCN beats, raises outlook, buys back stock, but shares stay cheap

  • Q2 beat and raised 2026 outlook Waste Connections beat second-quarter estimates with revenue up 6.4% to $2.56 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $840.1 million, then raised full-year 2026 revenue and EBITDA guidance. A 5.6% core price increase drove solid waste growth, showing the core business still has pricing power.

    This is the period's main fundamental event and the reason the outlook improved.

  • AI pricing tool turns into real savings The AI commercial pricing tool is already delivering about $20 million a year in EBITDA benefit, and management sees up to $100 million from seven AI projects by 2029. Routing and customer-service tools are still being tested, so the payoff builds over years, not overnight.

    It explains a concrete, measurable profit driver behind the improved outlook.

  • Buyback renewed and debt refinanced WCN renewed its buyback for up to 12.6 million shares, about 5% of shares outstanding, and moved to refinance Canadian dollar borrowings with new notes due 2033 and 2036. Both return cash to shareholders and keep financing costs manageable, supporting the stock.

    These capital actions are new this period and directly support per-share value.

  • Cheap-looking stock, but costs and valuation weigh The stock trades near $150, about 25% below a $202 fair-value estimate, and is technically oversold ahead of Q3 earnings. But fuel costs, lower commodity prices, Chiquita Canyon outflows and a rich 35.8x earnings multiple versus peers are real counterweights.

    It gives the fair counterweight: the pullback may be opportunity, but cost and valuation risks are real.

August 2026
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WCN beats, raises outlook, buys back stock, but shares stay cheap

  • Q2 beat and raised 2026 outlook Waste Connections beat second-quarter estimates with revenue up 6.4% to $2.56 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $840.1 million, then raised full-year 2026 revenue and EBITDA guidance. A 5.6% core price increase drove solid waste growth, showing the core business still has pricing power.

    This is the period's main fundamental event and the reason the outlook improved.

  • AI pricing tool turns into real savings The AI commercial pricing tool is already delivering about $20 million a year in EBITDA benefit, and management sees up to $100 million from seven AI projects by 2029. Routing and customer-service tools are still being tested, so the payoff builds over years, not overnight.

    It explains a concrete, measurable profit driver behind the improved outlook.

  • Buyback renewed and debt refinanced WCN renewed its buyback for up to 12.6 million shares, about 5% of shares outstanding, and moved to refinance Canadian dollar borrowings with new notes due 2033 and 2036. Both return cash to shareholders and keep financing costs manageable, supporting the stock.

    These capital actions are new this period and directly support per-share value.

  • Cheap-looking stock, but costs and valuation weigh The stock trades near $150, about 25% below a $202 fair-value estimate, and is technically oversold ahead of Q3 earnings. But fuel costs, lower commodity prices, Chiquita Canyon outflows and a rich 35.8x earnings multiple versus peers are real counterweights.

    It gives the fair counterweight: the pullback may be opportunity, but cost and valuation risks are real.

Latest
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WCN beats, raises outlook, buys back stock, but shares stay cheap

  • Q2 beat and raised 2026 outlook Waste Connections beat second-quarter estimates with revenue up 6.4% to $2.56 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $840.1 million, then raised full-year 2026 revenue and EBITDA guidance. A 5.6% core price increase drove solid waste growth, showing the core business still has pricing power.

    This is the period's main fundamental event and the reason the outlook improved.

  • AI pricing tool turns into real savings The AI commercial pricing tool is already delivering about $20 million a year in EBITDA benefit, and management sees up to $100 million from seven AI projects by 2029. Routing and customer-service tools are still being tested, so the payoff builds over years, not overnight.

    It explains a concrete, measurable profit driver behind the improved outlook.

  • Buyback renewed and debt refinanced WCN renewed its buyback for up to 12.6 million shares, about 5% of shares outstanding, and moved to refinance Canadian dollar borrowings with new notes due 2033 and 2036. Both return cash to shareholders and keep financing costs manageable, supporting the stock.

    These capital actions are new this period and directly support per-share value.

  • Cheap-looking stock, but costs and valuation weigh The stock trades near $150, about 25% below a $202 fair-value estimate, and is technically oversold ahead of Q3 earnings. But fuel costs, lower commodity prices, Chiquita Canyon outflows and a rich 35.8x earnings multiple versus peers are real counterweights.

    It gives the fair counterweight: the pullback may be opportunity, but cost and valuation risks are real.