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Waste Management (WM)
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WM Stock Chart & Stats
$213.58
$3.51(1.73%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$213.58
$3.51(1.73%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$194.11 - $242.58
Previous CloseN/A
Volume566.40K
Average Volume (3M)2.27M
Market Cap
$86.04B
Enterprise Value$112.41B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$175.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$23.36B
Price to Earnings (P/E)33.7
Beta0.12
Next Earnings
Feb 12, 2026EPS Estimate
1.94Last Dividend Ex-Date
Dec 05, 2025Dividend Yield1.55%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.98
Shares Outstanding402,867,070
10 Day Avg. Volume1,681,510
30 Day Avg. Volume2,273,645
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.46
Price to Book (P/B)9.82
Price to Sales (P/S)3.67
P/FCF Ratio37.53
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.31
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.54
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit15.68
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.22
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$247.20Price Target Upside15.74% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering22
EPS Forecast (FY)7.51
Revenue Forecast (FY)$25.28B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash FlowManagement anticipates 2026 free cash flow 'approaching $3.8 billion,' which implies high 20%s/low 30%s growth vs. reported 2025 midpoint free cash flow.
Market PositionThe company’s ownership of the largest landfill network in North America provides a competitive advantage by enabling a high internalization rate and retaining more margin in the supply chain.
Revenue GrowthThe acquisition of Stericycle is expected to provide significant revenue and cashflow synergies through cross-selling opportunities in the healthcare waste management market.
Bears Say
Customer RetentionConcerns on Waste Management Healthcare Solutions' customer retention led to a reduction in the target multiple.
Healthcare Solutions RevenueWaste Management Healthcare Solutions experienced 'a bit of churn' which contributed to lower revenues.
Recycled Commodity PricesGuidance now assumes $75/ton recycled commodities, down from $80/ton previously, implying a $10-$15mm EBITDA headwind.
Waste Management News
WM FAQ
What was Waste Management’s price range in the past 12 months?
Waste Management lowest stock price was $194.11 and its highest was $242.58 in the past 12 months.
What is Waste Management’s market cap?
Waste Management’s market cap is $86.04B.
When is Waste Management’s upcoming earnings report date?
Waste Management’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 12, 2026 which is in 65 days.
How were Waste Management’s earnings last quarter?
Waste Management released its earnings results on Oct 27, 2025. The company reported $1.98 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $2.012 by -$0.032.
Is Waste Management overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Waste Management’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Waste Management pay dividends?
Waste Management pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.825 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.55%. See more information on Waste Management dividends here
What is Waste Management’s EPS estimate?
Waste Management’s EPS estimate is 1.94.
How many shares outstanding does Waste Management have?
Waste Management has 402,867,070 shares outstanding.
What happened to Waste Management’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Waste Management reported an EPS of $1.98 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $2.012. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.466%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Waste Management?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WM
Waste Management Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$247.20 (15.74% Upside)
$247.20 (15.74% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WM Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 3.0M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $93.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.5%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-2.92%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
29.31%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
31.32%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Waste Management
Waste Management, Inc. (WM) is the leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America. The company operates through various segments, including collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling of solid waste, as well as the treatment and disposal of hazardous waste. WM serves residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers, offering a wide range of services such as curbside collection, landfill operations, recycling programs, and sustainability consulting, positioning itself as a key player in the environmental services sector.
WM Earnings Call
Q3 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflected a generally positive sentiment with strong EBITDA growth, successful integration of acquisitions, and increased free cash flow guidance. However, challenges such as declining recycled commodity prices and the loss of a franchise contract impacted revenue expectations.View all WM earnings summariesWM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$247.20
▲(15.74% Upside)
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Ownership Overview
0.20% Insiders
17.39% Mutual Funds
10.35% Other Institutional Investors
52.19% Public Companies and Individual Investors