Why is CWST Up Today?

CWST
$81.16
▲ +3.96% (+$3.21)
Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 5:02 PM ET

About Casella Waste Systems Inc

Casella Waste Systems Inc is a solid waste removal company, providing resource management services to residential, commercial, municipal, and industrial customers. The company's reportable segments on Geographical basis include Eastern, Western and Mid-Atlantic regions through the Resource solution ...

Sector: REFUSE SYSTEMS
Market Cap: $5.77B
Forward P/E: 70.5
52-Week Range: $74.05 - $107.96
Employees: 5,100

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 REFUSE SYSTEMS sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The REFUSE SYSTEMS sector is up 1.9% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.4x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

REFUSE SYSTEMS sector: +1.9%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most REFUSE SYSTEMS stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

CWST is significantly outperforming the market (+3.3% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.67%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+1.04%
CWST
This Stock
+3.96%
vs S&P 500: +3.29%
vs Nasdaq: +2.92%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, CWST is expected to trade between:
$79.54 - $83.59

Key Level to Watch

$85.22 resistance
Watch for continuation above $81.16

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Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 5:02 PM (-289 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bearish
Options Sentiment
5.08
Put/Call Ratio
85.0%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 906
Put Volume: 4,602
Total: 5,508

Historical Context

CWST has moved more than 3.0% up on 19 occasions in the past year.

42.1%
Continuation Rate
8/19 times continued up
-0.58%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Aug 24, 2026 (3.0%) → Next day: -1.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is CWST stock up today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The REFUSE SYSTEMS sector is up 1.9% on average.

Is CWST stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, CWST shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the CWST stock price target?

CWST is currently trading at $81.16. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $79.54 - $83.59. See long-term price prediction →

Will CWST stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that CWST's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $85.22 (resistance).

Is CWST stock oversold or overbought?

CWST's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 28.7. This indicates oversold conditions - the stock may be due for a bounce as selling pressure appears exhausted.

What is the momentum for CWST stock?

CWST's 10-day momentum indicator is at -9.28. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is CWST outperforming or underperforming the market?

CWST (+3.96%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+3.3% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.67%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 1.04%.

What does MACD indicate for CWST?

CWST's MACD (-3.32) is currently below the signal line (-2.49), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 24.6) is moderate.

Is CWST in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, CWST is in a bearish trend. The price ($81.16) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($86.47) and 50-day SMA ($89.54). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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