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- symbol WM
- Rev/Share 61.4988
- Book/Share 23.6228
- PB 9.3525
- Debt/Equity 2.4542
- CurrentRatio 0.8435
- ROIC 0.0862
- MktCap 88997360236.0
- FreeCF/Share 5.9603
- PFCF 37.0514
- PE 34.7218
- Debt/Assets 0.5122
- DivYield 0.0149
- ROE 0.2879
- 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 | UBS | Neutral | Buy | -- | $260 | Jan. 9, 2026 |
| Initiation | WM | DZ Bank | -- | Buy | -- | $250 | Nov. 25, 2025 |
| Initiation | WM | Goldman | -- | Buy | -- | $256 | Nov. 24, 2025 |
| Initiation | WM | Wells Fargo | -- | Overweight | -- | -- | Nov. 14, 2025 |
| Initiation | WM | Bernstein | -- | Outperform | -- | $255 | Nov. 12, 2025 |
| Upgrade | WM | Robert W. Baird | Neutral | Outperform | -- | $242 | Nov. 4, 2025 |
| Initiation | WM | Stifel | -- | Buy | -- | $252 | Sept. 30, 2025 |
| Initiation | WM | Barclays | -- | Overweight | -- | $272 | Sept. 19, 2025 |
| Downgrade | WM | Erste Group | Buy | Hold | -- | -- | Sept. 11, 2025 |
| Initiation | WM | Melius | -- | Buy | -- | -- | June 9, 2025 |
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Published: January 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Published: January 08, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Published: January 07, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
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Published: January 05, 2026 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
Delray Beach, FL, Jan. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rising healthcare activity, stricter compliance mandates, and growing sustainability priorities accelerate demand for advanced medical waste management solutions worldwide The global medical waste management market, valued at US$8.9 billion in 2022, stood at US$9.2 billion in 2023 and is projected to advance at a resilient CAGR of 5.9% from 2023 to 2028, culminating in a forecasted valuation of US$12.2 billion by the end of the period. This growth underscores why medical waste management matters now more than ever—for public health, environmental safety, and long-term operational resilience.
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Published: December 23, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
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Published: December 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
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Published: December 18, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive
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Reasons Why You Should Retain Waste Management Stock for Now
Published: December 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
WM's solid month-long gain reflects strong pricing discipline, expanding recycling and energy assets, and steady dividends amid liquidity risk.
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HTO vs. WM: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Published: December 05, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Published: December 01, 2025 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive
The company, a leader in recycling and garbage collection, had an outstanding November.
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Waste Management (WM) Up 5.9% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
Published: November 26, 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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HTO vs. WM: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?
Published: November 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Bloomberg Watch Shows 5 Ideal "Safer" November Dividend Dogs
Published: November 12, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
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Published: November 11, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Neutral
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Waste Management: The Garbage Collector AI Can't Replace
Published: November 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Waste Management stands as the dominant U.S. waste services provider, boasting a resilient, AI-resistant business model and a powerful regulatory moat. Despite a recent earnings double-miss and a 20% stock pullback, WM offers a compelling entry point, trading at a discount to historical and peer valuations. Strategic investments in recycling, renewable energy, and healthcare waste position WM for durable growth, with cost synergies from the Stericycle acquisition enhancing profitability.
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Packaging Waste Management Market Size, Trends, Segments, Share and Companies 2025-35
Published: November 07, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
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WM Q3 Earnings Miss Estimates Despite Strong Margins, Revenues Up Y/Y
Published: November 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
WM's third-quarter 2025 earnings and revenues miss estimates, even with solid margins and segmental growth.
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Published: October 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The Undercovered Dozen series spotlights 12 lesser-known stocks highlighted in recent Seeking Alpha articles. Featured companies include Zoomd Technologies, Pagaya Technologies, DroneShield, Canadian Natural Resources, and UPS. Several stocks receive 'Strong Buy' or 'Buy' ratings, justified by strong growth, sector tailwinds, undervaluation, and resilient business models despite recent volatility.
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Plastic Waste Management Market Size to Surpass USD 54.66 Bn by 2034
Published: October 29, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
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Waste Management, Inc. (WM) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 28, 2025 10:00 AM EDT Company Participants Edward Egl - Director of Investor Relations James Fish - CEO & Director John Morris - President & COO Devina Rankin - Executive VP & CFO Tara Hemmer - Senior VP & Chief Sustainability Officer Rafael Carrasco - Senior VP of Enterprise Strategy & President of WM Healthcare Solutions Conference Call Participants Patrick Brown - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division Noah Kaye - Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., Research Division Trevor Romeo Toni Kaplan - Morgan Stanley, Research Division James Schumm - …
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WM Earnings Miss Estimates in Q3, Revenues Appreciate 15% Y/Y
Published: October 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
WM's third-quarter 2025 results fall short of estimates despite a 15% y/y revenue jump, lifted by strong landfill and renewable energy gains.
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Published: October 24, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive
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Published: October 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
WM gears up to report Q3 results, with revenues projected to rise 15.7%, led by gains across core business segments.
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Published: October 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Get a deeper insight into the potential performance of Waste Management (WM) for the quarter ended September 2025 by going beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining the estimates for some of its key metrics.
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Published: October 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Waste Management (WM) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Published: October 16, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
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Published: October 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
In the most recent trading session, Waste Management (WM) closed at $216.91, indicating a -1.35% shift from the previous trading day.
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Pricing & Cost Control Benefit WM's Profitability Amid Low Liquidity
Published: October 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
WM drives profitability with pricing discipline and cost control, while the Stericycle buyout adds growth potential but strains liquidity.
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INVL Private Equity Fund II signs agreement to acquire 75% stake in Estonia's largest waste management group Eesti Keskkonnateenused
Published: September 30, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
INVL Private Equity Fund II, the largest private equity fund in the Baltics and part of the Invalda INVL group, signed an agreement to acquire 75% stake in Eesti Keskkonnateenused (EKT), Estonia's largest waste management group.
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Waste Connection: Solid Cash Flows In Waste Management's Best-Run Compounder
Published: September 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Waste Connections (WCN) offers resilient, high-quality cash flows through a stable municipal base, disciplined acquisitions, and exposure to high-margin specialty waste niches. WCN trades at a sector premium (~17× EV/EBITDA), but historical multiples and strong cash conversion (93% EBITDA to CFO) justify further upside potential. Valuation frameworks suggest 20-40% capital appreciation to FY27, with robust free cash flow supporting buybacks, dividends, and ongoing network growth.
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About Waste Management, Inc. (WM)
- IPO Date 1988-06-22
- Website https://www.wm.com
- Industry Waste Management
- CEO James C. Fish Jr.
- Employees 61700