Mario Gabelli's WCN Position Overview
Mario Gabelli (via Gamco Investors, Inc. Et Al) currently holds 82,373 shares of Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) worth $14.44 M, representing 0.14% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 39 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, Mario Gabelli has maintained a strategic position in WCN, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2017, adding 38,780 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2023, reducing 54,511 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Mario Gabelli's Waste Connections (WCN) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Waste Connections (WCN) Trades by Mario Gabelli
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +426 | Add 0.52% | 82,373 | $175.36 |
| Q3 2025 | -4,691 | Reduce 5.41% | 81,947 | $175.80 |
| Q2 2025 | -5,603 | Reduce 6.07% | 86,638 | $186.72 |
| Q1 2025 | -11,768 | Reduce 11.31% | 92,241 | $195.19 |
| Q4 2024 | -3,897 | Reduce 3.61% | 104,009 | $171.58 |
| Q3 2024 | -1,822 | Reduce 1.66% | 107,906 | $178.82 |
| Q2 2024 | -3,440 | Reduce 3.04% | 109,728 | $175.36 |
| Q1 2024 | -12,761 | Reduce 10.13% | 113,168 | $172.01 |
| Q4 2023 | -2,823 | Reduce 2.19% | 125,929 | $149.27 |
| Q3 2023 | -45,394 | Reduce 26.07% | 128,752 | $134.30 |
| Q2 2023 | -13,852 | Reduce 7.37% | 174,146 | $142.93 |
| Q1 2023 | -54,511 | Reduce 22.48% | 187,998 | $139.07 |
| Q4 2022 | -3,438 | Reduce 1.40% | 242,509 | $132.56 |
| Q3 2022 | -4,592 | Reduce 1.83% | 245,947 | $135.13 |
| Q2 2022 | -1,465 | Reduce 0.58% | 250,539 | $123.96 |
| Q1 2022 | +359 | Add 0.14% | 252,004 | $139.70 |
| Q4 2021 | +2,068 | Add 0.83% | 251,645 | $136.27 |
| Q3 2021 | -15,871 | Reduce 5.98% | 249,577 | $125.93 |
| Q2 2021 | -760 | Reduce 0.29% | 265,448 | $119.43 |
| Q1 2021 | +24,449 | Add 10.11% | 266,208 | $107.98 |
| Q4 2020 | -7,223 | Reduce 2.90% | 241,759 | $102.57 |
| Q3 2020 | -16,028 | Reduce 6.05% | 248,982 | $103.80 |
| Q2 2020 | -11,944 | Reduce 4.31% | 265,010 | $93.79 |
| Q1 2020 | -46,971 | Reduce 14.50% | 276,954 | $77.50 |
| Q4 2019 | -13,477 | Reduce 3.99% | 323,925 | $90.79 |
| Q3 2019 | -14,995 | Reduce 4.26% | 337,402 | $92.00 |
| Q2 2019 | -13,085 | Reduce 3.58% | 352,397 | $95.58 |
| Q1 2019 | -38,593 | Reduce 9.55% | 365,482 | $88.59 |
| Q4 2018 | +78 | Add 0.02% | 404,075 | $74.25 |
| Q3 2018 | -10,514 | Reduce 2.54% | 403,997 | $79.77 |
| Q2 2018 | -14,662 | Reduce 3.42% | 414,511 | $75.28 |
| Q1 2018 | -13,092 | Reduce 2.96% | 429,173 | $71.74 |
| Q4 2017 | -2,512 | Reduce 0.56% | 442,265 | $70.94 |
| Q3 2017 | +12,243 | Add 2.83% | 444,777 | $69.96 |
| Q2 2017 | +38,780 | Add 9.85% | 432,534 | $64.42 |
| Q1 2017 | -8,598 | Reduce 2.14% | 393,754 | $58.81 |
| Q4 2016 | -9,688 | Reduce 2.35% | 402,352 | $52.39 |
| Q3 2016 | -35,317 | Reduce 7.89% | 412,040 | $49.80 |
| Q2 2016 | +447,357 | New Buy | 447,357 | $48.03 |
Mario Gabelli's Waste Connections Investment FAQs
Mario Gabelli first purchased Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) in Q2 2016, acquiring 447,357 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Mario Gabelli has held Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) for 39 quarters since Q2 2016.
Mario Gabelli's largest addition to Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) was in Q2 2016, adding 447,357 shares worth $21.49 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Mario Gabelli's firm, Gamco Investors, Inc. Et Al, owns 82,373 shares of Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN), valued at approximately $14.44 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) represents approximately 0.14% of Mario Gabelli's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Mario Gabelli's peak holding in Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) was 447,357 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2016.