Ned Coletta: Thanks, Brian. Good morning from Rutland, Vermont. As my first earnings call as CEO, I want to begin by saying how honored I am to lead this exceptional team into the next chapter of Casella's growth. I'm energized by the opportunities ahead and confident in our ability to continue building long-term value for our shareholders, customers, and employees. We closed the fourth quarter with performance that reflects sustained organic growth, meaningful operating improvement, and continued strategic ...

Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ____________________________________________________ FORM 10-K ____________________________________________________ (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 Or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 000-23211 CAS ...

Casella Waste Systems (NasdaqGS:CWST) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 20, 2026 10:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsAdam Bubes - Vice President of Equity ResearchBrad Helgeson - EVP and CFOBrian Butler - VP of Investor RelationsNed Coletta - President and CEOShlomo Rosenbaum - Managing DirectorStephanie Moore - SVP of Equity ResearchTami Zakaria - Executive DirectorTyler Brown - Associate VPWill Griffin - VP of Equity ResearchConference Call ParticipantsJim Schumm - Senior AnalystTrevor Romeo - Equity Research An ...

Casella Waste Systems (NasdaqGS:CWST) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 20, 2026 10:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsAdam Bubes - Vice President of Equity ResearchBrad Helgeson - EVP and CFOBrian Butler - VP of Investor RelationsNed Coletta - President and CEOShlomo Rosenbaum - Managing DirectorStephanie Moore - SVP of Equity ResearchTami Zakaria - Executive DirectorTyler Brown - Associate VPWill Griffin - VP of Equity ResearchConference Call ParticipantsJim Schumm - Senior AnalystTrevor Romeo - Equity Research An ...

Casella Waste Systems (NasdaqGS:CWST) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 20, 2026 10:00 AM ET Speaker5Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Casella Waste Systems Fourth Quarter 2025 conference call. At this time, all participants are in listen-only mode. After the speaker's presentation, there'll be a question-and-answer session. To ask a question during the session, you'll need to press star one on your telephone. You will then hear an automated message confirming your hand is raised. To with ...

Exhibit 99.1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS, INC. ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FISCAL YEAR 2025 RESULTS AND PROVIDES FISCAL YEAR 2026 GUIDANCE RUTLAND, VERMONT (February, 19, 2026) — Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling and resource management services company, today reported its financial results for the three and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2025. Key Highlights: "We delivered strong fourth quarter results in line with expectations, closing ...

Core Insights - Casella Waste Systems, Inc. reported strong financial results for Q4 2025, achieving double-digit growth in revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted Free Cash Flow for the fifth consecutive year, driven by successful acquisitions and operational strategies [3][4][6]. Financial Performance - Q4 2025 revenues reached $469.1 million, an increase of $41.6 million or 9.7% compared to Q4 2024, primarily due to acquisitions, price growth in collection and disposal, and strong performance in National Accounts [4][6]. - For the fiscal year 2025, total revenues were $1.837 billion, up $279.6 million or 18.0% from fiscal year 2024 [6][9]. - Solid waste pricing increased by 4.9% in fiscal year 2025, with collection prices growing by 5.0% and disposal prices by 4.9% [6]. - Operating income for Q4 2025 was $11.9 million, down $6.6 million or 35.9% from Q4 2024, attributed to higher depreciation and amortization expenses [5][9]. - Net loss for Q4 2025 was $(2.5) million, a decrease of $(7.4) million compared to a net income of $4.9 million in Q4 2024 [7][10]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 was $107.0 million, an increase of $12.0 million or 12.7% from Q4 2024 [7][12]. - Fiscal year 2025 Adjusted Net Income was $80.6 million, up $1.8 million or 2.3% from fiscal year 2024 [11][12]. Acquisition Strategy - In 2025, the company acquired nine businesses, contributing approximately $145 million in annualized revenue, with a robust acquisition pipeline for 2026 [3][6]. - Over the past five years, Casella has acquired more than $800 million in annualized revenue through tuck-in acquisitions and new market entries [3][6]. Future Outlook - For fiscal year 2026, the company provided guidance estimating revenues between $1.970 billion and $1.990 billion, net income between $16 million and $22 million, and Adjusted EBITDA between $455 million and $465 million [14][16].

Group 1: ClearBridge Investments Overview - ClearBridge Investments released its "ClearBridge Mid Cap Strategy" Q4 2025 investor letter, reporting underperformance compared to the Russell Midcap Index, which returned 0.16% during the period [1] - The underperformance was attributed to narrow market leadership and sentiment-driven trading, with weaknesses in information technology and real estate holdings impacting returns, while gains in select consumer discretionary stocks provided partial support [1] - The firm noted that elevated dispersion and uneven earnings reactions continued to shape mid-cap equity performance during the quarter [1] Group 2: Future Outlook - The portfolio management team expressed cautious optimism, indicating that improving clarity around policy, interest rates, and business investment could create a more favorable backdrop for active stock selection [1] - The widening valuation gaps and strengthening fundamentals across many mid-cap companies were highlighted as positive indicators for future performance [1] Group 3: Casella Waste Systems Inc. Insights - ClearBridge Investments initiated positions in Casella Waste Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:CWST), a residential waste services provider, following a transitory selloff related to minor acquisition integration issues [3] - The company has a high proportion of recurring revenue, which supports durable long-term growth, and limited exposure to near-term AI disruption [3] - Casella Waste Systems Inc. has a market capitalization of approximately $6.501 billion, with shares trading between $82.2 to $121.24 over the last 52 weeks [2] Group 4: Hedge Fund Interest - Casella Waste Systems Inc. was held by 26 hedge fund portfolios at the end of the third quarter, an increase from 24 in the previous quarter [4] - Despite the interest, the company is not among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds, with a belief that some AI stocks may offer greater promise for higher returns in a shorter time frame [4]

Group 1: Fund Overview - Baron Discovery Fund focuses on long-term, competitively positioned companies with significant potential in untapped markets [1] - In Q4 2025, the Fund generated a return of 0.19%, underperforming the Russell 2000 Growth Index by 1.03 percentage points [1] - For the entire year, the Fund posted a return of 10.96%, while the Index returned 13.01% [1] - The top 10 holdings comprised 26.7% of the Fund's net assets, with cash making up 3.3% [1] - The Fund maintains optimism for a high-growth, low-inflation environment in 2026 [1] Group 2: Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Overview - Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is a leading waste management and recycling company, recently added to the Fund [2][3] - As of February 2, 2026, Casella Waste Systems, Inc. stock closed at $102.39 per share, with a market capitalization of $6.501 billion [2] - The company delivered a 0.88% return in the past month, but shares are down 4.99% over the past twelve months [2] Group 3: Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Business Insights - Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is the fifth largest waste management and recycling company in North America, founded in 1975 [3] - The company has transformed into one of the fastest growing waste companies in New England and the Mid-Atlantic regions [3] - Casella has strong pricing power, with 70% of its business focused on less competitive rural markets and 15% of revenue tied to high-margin disposal/landfill revenue [3] - The company has achieved mid-to-high single-digit organic top-line growth and mid-teens free cash flow growth [3] - Over the last 7 years, Casella has completed over 80 acquisitions, enhancing organic revenue growth and increasing margins [3] - The pace of mergers and acquisitions is expected to continue for the foreseeable future [3]

Core Viewpoint - Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is set to release its financial results for Q4 2025 on February 19, 2026, after market close [1] Group 1: Financial Results Announcement - The financial results will cover the three months ended December 31, 2025 [1] - The announcement will be made after the market closes on February 19, 2026 [1] Group 2: Conference Call Details - A conference call to discuss the financial results will take place on February 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time [2] - Interested participants must register to obtain dial-in and passcode details [2] - The call will also be available via webcast on the company's website [2] Group 3: Additional Information - A replay of the conference call will be accessible on the company's website following the event [2] - For further inquiries, contact Brian J. Butler, VP of Investor Relations [3]