Casella Waste Systems sees drop in short interest

Shares of the waste management company saw a 12.4% decline in short interest in February.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 10:50am

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Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CWST), a regional waste management company headquartered in Rutland, Vermont, saw a significant drop in short interest during the month of February. As of February 27th, there was short interest totaling 3,602,775 shares, a decrease of 12.4% from the previous reporting period on February 12th.

Why it matters

The decline in short interest suggests that investors are becoming less bearish on Casella Waste Systems, which could signal increased confidence in the company's performance and future prospects. Short interest is an important metric to monitor as it can provide insights into market sentiment and potential future stock price movements.

The details

According to the report, the short interest ratio, which measures the number of shares currently sold short compared to the average daily trading volume, is currently 3.9 days. This indicates that it would take just under 4 days for short sellers to cover their positions based on the current trading volume. The company's insiders have also been active, with the CEO and President selling a combined 15,830 shares in recent transactions.

  • As of February 27th, 2026, there was short interest totaling 3,602,775 shares.
  • This represents a 12.4% drop from the February 12th, 2026 total of 4,114,877 shares.

The players

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

A regional resource management company headquartered in Rutland, Vermont, established in 1975 and providing integrated waste management solutions across the northeastern United States and parts of the mid-Atlantic region.

John W. Casella

The CEO of Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

Edmond Coletta

The President of Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The decline in short interest for Casella Waste Systems suggests that investors are becoming more bullish on the company's prospects, which could signal potential future stock price appreciation. However, the company's insiders have also been active in selling shares, which may warrant further monitoring of the stock's performance and market sentiment.