Why is CWST Up Today?

CWST
$96.71
▲ +3.99% (+$3.86)
Last updated: Nov 11, 2026 8:30 PM ET (44 min ago)

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: 60%

60% Confident

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

SYMPATHY 60% Confidence
🎯 Outperforming sector by 4.5%
This stock is significantly outperforming its REFUSE SYSTEMS sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.8x average volume

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

📍 Sector Context

REFUSE SYSTEMS sector: -0.5%

CWST is outperforming its sector by 4.5%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

CWST is significantly outperforming the market (+2.7% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+1.32%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+2.31%
CWST
This Stock
+3.99%
vs S&P 500: +2.67%
vs Nasdaq: +1.68%

📊 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:
$94.78 - $99.61

Key Level to Watch

$101.55 resistance
Watch for continuation above $96.71

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Last updated: Nov 11, 2026 8:30 PM (44 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.47
Put/Call Ratio
65.5%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 4,650
Put Volume: 2,175
Total: 6,825

Historical Context

CWST has moved more than 3.0% up on 23 occasions in the past year.

43.5%
Continuation Rate
10/23 times continued up
-0.38%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Nov 02, 2026 (4.9%) → Next day: -1.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is CWST stock up today?

This stock is significantly outperforming its REFUSE SYSTEMS sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

Is CWST stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, CWST shows 60% 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 $96.71. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $94.78 - $99.61. 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: $101.55 (resistance).

Is CWST stock oversold or overbought?

CWST's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 57.7. This shows bullish momentum - the stock has positive momentum but isn't overextended yet.

What is the momentum for CWST stock?

CWST's 10-day momentum indicator is at 10.0. Strong bullish momentum - the stock is gaining significant upward force. This often precedes continued gains.

Is CWST outperforming or underperforming the market?

CWST (+3.99%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+2.7% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 1.32%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 2.31%.

What does MACD indicate for CWST?

CWST's MACD (2.72) is currently above the signal line (2.55), indicating a bullish trend. This technical signal suggests buying pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 22.2) is moderate.

Is CWST in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, CWST is in a bullish trend. The price ($96.71) is trading above both the 20-day SMA ($94.13) and 50-day SMA ($89.48). This alignment typically indicates sustained upward momentum.

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