Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) Options Statistics & Positioning

Waste Connections, Inc. (WCN) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 21.3%, an IV rank of 44 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$10.48 (±6.1%) move in WCN for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $170 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.51. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$168.83

52-week range

$148.70 – $184.84

ATM IV (30d)

21.3%

IV rank

44 / 100

Moderate

Expected move

±$10.48 (±6.1%)

Put/call OI

0.51

Call-heavy

Max pain

$170

↑ 0.7% above close

Next earnings

Oct 26, 2026

Most Active WCN Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
WCN $180 call	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$0.68	—	277
WCN $165 put	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$1.90	—	47
WCN $170 put	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$3.40	—	13
WCN $185 call	Sep 18, 2026	25d	$0.41	—	8
WCN $180 call	Oct 16, 2026	53d	$2.50	—	8

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WCN Implied Volatility

21.3% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 44 places implied volatility in the middle of its 52-week range.

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WCN Open Interest

0.51 put/call OI ratio

1,075 calls and 550 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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WCN Max Pain

$170 max pain

0.7% above the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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WCN Gamma Exposure

$57.72K net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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WCN Options Volume

373 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.21 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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WCN Most Active Options

$180 top volume strike

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Upcoming Earnings

WCN's next expected earnings date is Oct 26, 2026. Options currently price a ±$10.48 (±6.1%) move for the front expiration.

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WCN Options FAQ

When is WCN's next earnings date?

WCN's next expected earnings date is Oct 26, 2026. Options currently price a ±$10.48 (±6.1%) move for the front expiration.

How often is WCN options data on this page updated?

All WCN statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see WCN max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated WCN pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.

Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.