Why is GFL Up Today?

GFL
$41.73
▲ +3.22% (+$1.34)
Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 4:03 PM ET

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GFL Environmental Inc is an environmental services company. Its offerings include non-hazardous solid waste management, infrastructure, soil remediation, and liquid waste management services. Its solid waste management business line, which generates the majority of the revenue, consists of the colle...

Sector: Refuse Systems
Market Cap: $16.94B
Forward P/E: 42.8
52-Week Range: $33.33 - $47.01
Employees: 15,000

Overall Confidence: 75%

75% Confident

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

OPTIONS 75% Confidence
🎯 Unusual CALL buying detected
Options traders are heavily buying calls on GFL, with 93% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.9x average volume

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

Market Comparison

GFL is significantly outperforming the market (+2.6% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.59%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.93%
GFL
This Stock
+3.22%
vs S&P 500: +2.63%
vs Nasdaq: +2.29%

📊 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, GFL is expected to trade between:
$40.90 - $42.98

Key Level to Watch

$43.82 resistance
Watch for continuation above $41.73

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Last updated: Oct 02, 2026 4:03 PM (-271 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.07
Put/Call Ratio
56.5%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 451,519
Put Volume: 33,401
Total: 484,920
Unusual Activity: $50 CALL (23,630 vol) $50 CALL (23,553 vol) $50 CALL (16,789 vol)

Historical Context

GFL has moved more than 3.0% up on 12 occasions in the past year.

66.7%
Continuation Rate
8/12 times continued up
+1.15%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar up moves
Last similar move: Sep 17, 2026 (5.3%) → Next day: -1.6%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is GFL stock up today?

Options traders are heavily buying calls on GFL, with 93% of volume in calls. This suggests bullish institutional positioning.

Is GFL stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, GFL shows 75% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the GFL stock price target?

GFL is currently trading at $41.73. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $40.90 - $42.98. See long-term price prediction →

Will GFL stock continue rising?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that GFL's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $43.82 (resistance).

Is GFL stock oversold or overbought?

GFL's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 42.3. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for GFL stock?

GFL's 10-day momentum indicator is at -2.8. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is GFL outperforming or underperforming the market?

GFL (+3.22%) is currently significantly outperforming the market (+2.6% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.59%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.93%.

What does MACD indicate for GFL?

GFL's MACD (-0.04) is currently below the signal line (0.18), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 18.8) is weak.

Is GFL in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, GFL is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $42.26, 50-day SMA: $41.59.

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