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Waste Management (WM)
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WM Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
10 Buy
8 Hold
0 Sell
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WM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$259.31
▲(12.85% Upside)
| Highest Price Target$277.00 | Average Price Target$259.31 | Lowest Price Target$234.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
TipRanks
$253
Buy
10.11%
Upside
Reiterated
08/05/25
Waste Management's strong financial performance is the most significant factor supporting its stock score. The firm demonstrates robust operational efficiency and effective resource management. However, the high P/E ratio raises concerns about valuation, and technical indicators suggest a neutral trend. Recent earnings calls and corporate events provide a mixed outlook, balancing operational strengths with external challenges.
Scotiabank
$265→$275
Buy
19.68%
Upside
Reiterated
07/31/25
Raymond James
$256
Buy
11.41%
Upside
Reiterated
07/30/25
Oppenheimer
$260→$265
Buy
15.33%
Upside
Reiterated
07/30/25
Truist Financial
$250→$260
Buy
13.15%
Upside
Reiterated
07/30/25
RBC Capital
$229→$234
Hold
1.84%
Upside
Reiterated
07/30/25
UBS
$260→$265
Hold
15.33%
Upside
Reiterated
07/30/25
Morgan Stanley
$235→$240
Hold
4.45%
Upside
Reiterated
07/30/25
TD Cowen
$260→$275
Buy
19.68%
Upside
Reiterated
07/30/25
BMO Capital
$245→$248
Hold
7.93%
Upside
Reiterated
07/29/25
Bank of America Securities
$244→$251
Hold
9.23%
Upside
Reiterated
07/29/25
William Blair
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Buy
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Reiterated
07/29/25
Strong Financial Performance and Strategic Positioning Drive Buy Rating for Waste ManagementWe will wait for more detail on Tuesday morning’s conference call (10 a.m. ET today, July 29) to update our model.Stock Thoughts. On our published 2026 estimates, shares of WM trade at 14 times EBITDA and 26 times free cash flow. With shares at a discount to the other four public solid waste names on both metrics, we see a favorable entry point for a consistent free cash flow growth compounder in the core business, powered by the structural market tailwinds identified in our white paper, Investor’s Treasure. Sustainability investments and execution on the Stericycle acquisition provide further medium-term upside catalysts, as highlighted in our 2024 initiation. We reiterate our Outperform rating. Risks include commodity and RIN price volatility, labor shortages, and M&A execution.
Robert W. Baird
$245→$248
Hold
7.93%
Upside
Reiterated
07/28/25
CIBC
$244→$250
Hold
8.80%
Upside
Reiterated
06/26/25
Citi
$271→$272
Buy
18.37%
Upside
Reiterated
06/13/25
Ranks
Any
Analyst Rating
Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Action
Any
TipRanks
$253
Buy
10.11%
Upside
Reiterated
08/05/25
Waste Management's strong financial performance is the most significant factor supporting its stock score. The firm demonstrates robust operational efficiency and effective resource management. However, the high P/E ratio raises concerns about valuation, and technical indicators suggest a neutral trend. Recent earnings calls and corporate events provide a mixed outlook, balancing operational strengths with external challenges.
Scotiabank
$265→$275
Buy
19.68%
Upside
Reiterated
07/31/25
Raymond James
$256
Buy
11.41%
Upside
Reiterated
07/30/25
Oppenheimer
$260→$265
Buy
15.33%
Upside
Reiterated
07/30/25
Truist Financial
$250→$260
Buy
13.15%
Upside
Reiterated
07/30/25
RBC Capital
$229→$234
Hold
1.84%
Upside
Reiterated
07/30/25
UBS
$260→$265
Hold
15.33%
Upside
Reiterated
07/30/25
Morgan Stanley
$235→$240
Hold
4.45%
Upside
Reiterated
07/30/25
TD Cowen
$260→$275
Buy
19.68%
Upside
Reiterated
07/30/25
BMO Capital
$245→$248
Hold
7.93%
Upside
Reiterated
07/29/25
Bank of America Securities
$244→$251
Hold
9.23%
Upside
Reiterated
07/29/25
William Blair
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/29/25
Strong Financial Performance and Strategic Positioning Drive Buy Rating for Waste ManagementWe will wait for more detail on Tuesday morning’s conference call (10 a.m. ET today, July 29) to update our model.Stock Thoughts. On our published 2026 estimates, shares of WM trade at 14 times EBITDA and 26 times free cash flow. With shares at a discount to the other four public solid waste names on both metrics, we see a favorable entry point for a consistent free cash flow growth compounder in the core business, powered by the structural market tailwinds identified in our white paper, Investor’s Treasure. Sustainability investments and execution on the Stericycle acquisition provide further medium-term upside catalysts, as highlighted in our 2024 initiation. We reiterate our Outperform rating. Risks include commodity and RIN price volatility, labor shortages, and M&A execution.
Robert W. Baird
$245→$248
Hold
7.93%
Upside
Reiterated
07/28/25
CIBC
$244→$250
Hold
8.80%
Upside
Reiterated
06/26/25
Citi
$271→$272
Buy
18.37%
Upside
Reiterated
06/13/25
Best Analysts Covering Waste Management
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
8/9 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+3.64%
reiterated a xxx
rating 3 months ago
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3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
25/32 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+5.62%
reiterated a xxx
rating 9 days ago
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1 Year
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
28/28 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+27.79%
reiterated a xxx
rating 9 days ago
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The Best Analyst Covering tool allows you to follow the analysts who have the best success rates and average returns on a specific stock. Only analysts that gave a Buy or Sell rating on the stock in the past 12 months are eligible for inclusion in this tool. Follow the analysts of your choice to receive real-time updates when they publish a new rating.
WM Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
21
21
28
30
25
Hold
13
13
18
14
13
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
34
34
46
44
38
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
WM Financial Forecast
WM Stock Forecast FAQ
What is WM’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Waste Management’s 12-month average price target is 259.31.
What is WM’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Waste Management has 12.85% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
Head over to our Expert Center to see a list of the top 100 Wall Street analysts and follow the analysts of your choice. Visit their profiles for more details about their stock ratings and see how they perform on a stock-by-stock basis.
Is WM a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Waste Management has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 10 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Waste Management’s price target?
The average price target for Waste Management is 259.31. This is based on 18 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $277.00 ,the lowest forecast is $234.00. The average price target represents 12.85% Increase from the current price of $229.78.
The highest analyst price target is $277.00 ,the lowest forecast is $234.00. The average price target represents 12.85% Increase from the current price of $229.78.
What do analysts say about Waste Management?
Waste Management’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 18 Wall Streets Analysts.
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