Shareholders Back All GFL Environmental Directors with up to 97% Support; Analyst Upgrades Stock after Q1 4.6% Organic Growth
GFL shareholders approved all eight director nominees at the meeting, including Patrick Dovigi with 94.37% support and other directors receiving between 67.04% and 97.32% of votes. Meanwhile, an analyst upgraded the stock to buy after Q1 organic revenue grew 4.6%, pricing rose 7%, and adjusted EBITDA margin expanded to 29.1%.
1. Shareholder Voting Results
At the meeting held May 13, shareholders approved all eight director nominees. Patrick Dovigi received 94.37% support, Violet Konkle 97.32%, Ven Poole 97.31%, while Paolo Notarnicola had the lowest backing at 67.04%.
2. Analyst Upgrade and Q1 Performance
An analyst raised the stock to buy after Q1 2026 results showed organic revenue growth of 4.6%, pricing gains of 7%, and an adjusted EBITDA margin expansion of 180 basis points to 29.1%.
3. Acquisition Synergy Outlook
The planned Secure Waste Infrastructure acquisition is expected to deliver C$25–75 million in synergies in FY2026 and further strengthen volume visibility across GFL’s North American operations.