Waste Management, Inc. (WM)

US — Industrials Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol WM
  • Rev/Share 56.9774
  • Book/Share 21.5039
  • PB 11.1105
  • Debt/Equity 2.7557
  • CurrentRatio 0.8332
  • ROIC 0.0814

 

  • MktCap 96131247120.0
  • FreeCF/Share 4.5662
  • PFCF 52.3306
  • PE 35.9273
  • Debt/Assets 0.5358
  • DivYield 0.0129
  • ROE 0.3309

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 4
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade WM JP Morgan Neutral Overweight -- $277 May 23, 2025
Initiation WM Seaport Research Partners -- Neutral -- -- May 7, 2025
Upgrade WM HSBC Securities Hold Buy -- $265 April 25, 2025
Upgrade WM Scotiabank Sector Perform Sector Outperform $225 $250 Jan. 27, 2025
Initiation WM Scotiabank -- Sector Perform -- $220 Oct. 4, 2024
Initiation WM William Blair -- Outperform -- -- Oct. 3, 2024

News

Waste Management (WM) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors
WM
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Waste Management (WM) concluded the recent trading session at $238.89, signifying a -0.54% move from its prior day's close.

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Waste Management (WM) Rises But Trails Market: What Investors Should Know
WM
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

The latest trading day saw Waste Management (WM) settling at $237.76, representing a +0.26% change from its previous close.

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Waste Management (WM) Up 4% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
WM
Published: May 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Waste Management (WM) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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3 Top-Tier Dividend Stocks to Buy for a Worry-Free Retirement
MCD, UPS, WM
Published: May 27, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

These dividend stocks have recession-resistant businesses and are generally quite stable.

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3 stocks to hold through any market crash
HCA, WM, WMT
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Negative

J.P. Morgan research suggests the probability of a U.S. recession in 2025 is dropping below 50% from its 60% peak, now that the Trump administration is pulling punches on some of its more aggressive tariff policies, allowing the S&P 500 to rebound after dipping into correction territory back in March. However, the risk is still high.

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Food & Beverages Industry Impact Report, Q1 2025 - AI-Powered Solutions Transform Food Waste Management as Sector Faces $1 Trillion Annual Losses and Emissions Pressures
WM
Published: May 07, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Food Sector Companies Urged to Build Regional Innovation Networks to Navigate Trade Policy Risks and Advance Waste Reduction Goals Food Sector Companies Urged to Build Regional Innovation Networks to Navigate Trade Policy Risks and Advance Waste Reduction Goals

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I Believe In Waste Management's Future, Just Not Its Current Price
WM
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Waste Management, Inc. is evolving from a traditional waste services company into a comprehensive environmental infrastructure platform with significant investments in sustainability, renewable energy, and regulated waste. WM's focus on automation and AI-powered solutions aims to reduce costs and improve efficiency, potentially saving $450 million by 2026. CapEx is heavy due to investments in RNG plants and automation, posing risks if delays or cost overruns occur, impacting WM free cash flow projections.

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CORRECTING and REPLACING WM Announces First Quarter 2025 Earnings
WM
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the SG&A Expenses table, in the WM Legacy Business(d) row of the release dated April 28, 2025, the third figure should read 517 (instead of 5177). The updated release reads: WM ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS Strong Operational Performance Combined with WM Healthcare Solutions Results Deliver Outsized Growth WM Adds Two Recycling Automation Projects in Key Markets During the Quarter WM (NYSE: WM) today announced financial results for the quarter ended Marc.

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WM Earnings Beat Estimates in Q1, Revenues Appreciate 17% Y/Y
WM
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

WM's top line in the first quarter of 2025 improves on the back of robust segmental performances.

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Waste Management, Inc. (WM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
WM
Published: April 29, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 29, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Ed Egl - Vice President, Investor Relations & Financial Analysis Jim Fish - President & Chief Executive Officer John Morris - Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Devina Rankin - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Tara Hemmer - Senior Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer Rafael Carrasco - Senior Vice President, Enterprise Strategy & President, WM Healthcare Solutions Conference Call Participants Bryan Burgmeier - Citi Kevin Chiang - CIBC Tyler Brown - Raymond James Trevor Romeo - William Blair …

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Waste Management Market to Surge: Projected Growth from $822.05 Billion in 2025 to $1.07 Trillion by 2029
WM
Published: April 21, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Dublin, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Waste Management and Remediation Services Market Report 2025" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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Waste Management Stock Rises 16% YTD: Buy, Hold, or Sell?
WM
Published: April 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here, we will be analyzing the key drivers of WM's performance, sustainability initiatives and strategic acquisitions to evaluate its investment appeal.

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3 No-Brainer Energy and Utility Stocks to Buy With $2,000 Right Now
ET, WM, XYL
Published: March 27, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

Over the past few months, threats of higher tariffs, sticky inflation, and elevated interest rates weighed down many macro-sensitive sectors. Those headwinds also drove many investors toward more conservative energy and utility stocks.

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WM Sets Date for First Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call
WM
Published: March 26, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WM (NYSE: WM) announced that it will release first quarter financial results after the close of the market on Monday, April 28, 2025 and host its investor conference call Tuesday, April 29 at 10 a.m. ET. Listeners can access a live audio webcast of the conference call by visiting investors.wm.com and selecting “Events & Presentations” from the website menu. A replay of the audio webcast will be available at the same location following the conclusion of the call. Pa.

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Waste Management (WM) Increases Yet Falls Behind Market: What Investors Need to Know
WM
Published: March 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

In the closing of the recent trading day, Waste Management (WM) stood at $226.24, denoting a +0.59% change from the preceding trading day.

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Worried About the Stock Market's Recent Turbulence? 3 Top Stocks to Buy for Very Visible Future Growth.
ENB, WM, WMB
Published: March 24, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Neutral

The stock market has been pretty turbulent to start this year. That volatility has created a lot of uncertainty among investors.

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Here's Why Investors Should Retain WM Stock in Their Portfolios Now
WM
Published: March 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The WM stock is benefiting from waste management market expansion and shareholder-friendly policies.

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Insiders dump $4.5M of Bill Gates' 3rd-largest stock holding
WM
Published: March 10, 2025 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Negative

The founder of Microsoft, renowned philanthropist Bill Gates, funds his charitable efforts, in large part, through investing in the stock market.

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WM to Host 2025 Investor Day on June 24
WM
Published: March 04, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WM (NYSE: WM) announced that it will host an investor day on Tuesday, June 24, beginning at 9 a.m. EST, at the New York Stock Exchange in New York City. Presentations will be delivered by Jim Fish, President and Chief Executive Officer, John Morris, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Devina Rankin, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and other members of executive management. The presentations, which will include opportunities for a.

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Waste Management, Inc. (WM) Presents at 46th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference (Transcript)
WM
Published: March 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM ) 46th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference March 3, 2025 1:05 PM ET Company Participants Jim Fish - President & Chief Executive Officer Devina Rankin - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Tyler Brown - Raymond James Tyler Brown For those of who don't know me, I am Tyler Brown. I'm Senior Analyst here at Raymond James.

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Waste Management Could See Further Upside
WM
Published: February 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Waste Management should benefit from strong pricing, volume recovery, and strategic investments in renewable natural gas and medical waste markets, driving long-term growth. Positive margin outlook due to strong pricing, cost synergies from the Stericycle acquisition, and management's cost reduction initiatives, with automation targeting $450 million in savings. WM stock trades at a discount to peers, with potential upside from conservative EPS estimates and possible valuation re-rating, making it a good buy.

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WM Announces Cash Dividend
WM
Published: February 17, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WM--WM (NYSE: WM) today announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.825 per share payable Mar. 28, 2025, to stockholders of record on Mar. 14, 2025. ABOUT WM WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, re.

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About Waste Management, Inc. (WM)

  • IPO Date 1988-06-22
  • Website https://www.wm.com
  • Industry Waste Management
  • CEO Mr. James C. Fish Jr.
  • Employees 61700

Waste Management, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides waste management environmental services to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers in North America. It offers collection services, including picking up and transporting waste and recyclable materials from where it was generated to a transfer station, material recovery facility (MRF), or disposal site; and owns, develops, and operates landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States, as well as owns and operates transfer stations. As of December 31, 2021, the company owned or operated 255 solid waste landfills; 5 secure hazardous waste landfills; 96 MRFs; and 340 transfer stations. It also provides materials processing and commodities recycling services; recycling brokerage services, such as managing the marketing of recyclable materials for third parties; and other strategic business solutions. In addition, the company offers construction and remediation services; services related with the disposal of fly ash, and residue generated from the combustion of coal and other fuel stocks; in-plant services comprising full-service waste management solutions and consulting services; and specialized disposal services for oil and gas exploration and production operations. The company was formerly known as USA Waste Services, Inc. and changed its name to Waste Management, Inc. in 1998. Waste Management, Inc. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.