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Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital
Waste Connections Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital increased by 161.4% to $139.58M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 93.8%, from $72.03M to $139.58M.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026
How to read this metric
A positive value indicates a source of cash from working capital management, while a negative value indicates cash tied up in operations.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the net change in working capital accounts, such as accounts receivable, inventory, and accounts...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported as 'Changes in Working Capital' in the cash flow statement across all industries.
Metric ID:
other_increase_decrease_in_operating_capitalHistorical Data
15 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$41.68M | $14.24M | $21.15M | -$12.53M | -$24.16M | $52.61M | -$64.77M | $10.10M | $75.76M | -$2.65M | $76.72M | $72.03M | $51.70M | $53.39M | $139.58M |
| QoQ Change | — | +134.2% | +48.6% | -159.2% | -92.8% | +317.7% | -223.1% | +115.6% | +650.4% | -103.5% | >999% | -6.1% | -28.2% | +3.3% | +161.4% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +69.9% | -269.7% | +148.7% | -416.9% | +141.8% | +44.0% | +95.9% | +659.9% | -4.9% | >999% | -30.4% | +93.8% |
Range-$64.77M – $139.58M
CAGR+41.2%
Avg YoY Growth+215.4%
Median YoY Growth+81.9%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Waste Connections's adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital?
- Waste Connections (WCN) reported adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital of $139.58M in Q1 2026.
- How has Waste Connections's adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital changed year-over-year?
- Waste Connections's adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital increased by 93.8% year-over-year, from $72.03M to $139.58M.
- What does adjustment to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used in) operating activity, increase (decrease) in operating capital mean?
- The net change in cash resulting from fluctuations in working capital accounts.