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Waste Management (WM)
NYSE:WM
WM Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$196.59 - $242.58
Previous CloseN/A
Volume566.40K
Average Volume (3M)1.74M
Market Cap
$96.65B
Enterprise Value$93.44B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$216.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$23.84B
Price to Earnings (P/E)36.2
Beta0.25
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2025EPS Estimate
1.9Last Dividend Ex-Date
Jun 06, 2025Dividend Yield1.29%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.67
Shares Outstanding402,408,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,533,626
30 Day Avg. Volume1,740,976
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-13.28
Price to Book (P/B)10.82
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio50.99
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.97
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.07
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit11.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda3.70
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$254.06Price Target Upside6.46% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering20
Waste Management News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Waste Management Promotes John Morris to President
PremiumCompany Announcements
Waste Management Elects New Board at Annual Meeting
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Business IntegrationThe investment case for WM is more attractive with the first full quarter of Stericycle integration completed.
Future GuidanceWM remains confident in the '25 guidance due to a strong special waste pipeline and continued wildfire benefit.
Bears Say
Commodity ValuesThe upper end of its 2025 guidance appears relatively optimistic absent higher commodity values and/or increased contributions from acquisitions.
Financial PerformanceRevenues were light and free cash flow was significantly below expectations.
Ownership Overview
0.19% Insiders
17.78% Mutual Funds
25.55% Other Institutional Investors
36.93% Public Companies and Individual Investors
WM FAQ
What was Waste Management’s price range in the past 12 months?
Waste Management lowest stock price was $196.59 and its highest was $242.58 in the past 12 months.
What is Waste Management’s market cap?
Waste Management’s market cap is $96.65B.
When is Waste Management’s upcoming earnings report date?
Waste Management’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2025 which is in 53 days.
How were Waste Management’s earnings last quarter?
Waste Management released its earnings results on Apr 28, 2025. The company reported $1.67 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.586 by $0.084.
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 $0.824 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.29%. See more information on Waste Management dividends here
What is Waste Management’s EPS estimate?
Waste Management’s EPS estimate is 1.9.
How many shares outstanding does Waste Management have?
Waste Management has 402,408,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Waste Management’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Waste Management reported an EPS of $1.67 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.586. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.122%.
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:
$254.06 (6.46% Upside)
$254.06 (6.46% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WM Sentiment 94%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 126.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $24.7M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days >0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.8%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
18.73%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
34.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
36.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Waste Management
Waste Management (WM) is a leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental services in North America. The company operates in various sectors, including collection, transfer, recycling, resource recovery, and disposal services. WM's core services encompass solid waste collection, recycling, and landfill operations, serving municipalities, residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the United States and Canada.
WM Earnings Call
Q1 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflected strong operational performance, with significant EBITDA growth and successful integration of sustainability initiatives. However, challenges such as weather impacts and integration hurdles in the healthcare segment were noted. Overall, the positive aspects, particularly in growth and strategic investments, outweigh the negatives.Read More>WM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$254.06
▲(6.46%Upside)