Market Data
Waste Management, Inc.
Waste Management, Inc. (WM) is a leading provider of environmental solutions, serving a diverse customer base across North America, Western Europe, and internationally. The company's core business revolves around the collection, transportation, and disposal of waste and recyclable materials, offering services to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal clients. WM operates an extensive network of transfer stations and landfills, complemented by facilities that convert landfill gas into renewable energy. In addition to waste management, the company provides recycling services, including the processing and brokerage of various materials, and offers specialized services like regulated waste management and secure information destruction. Founded in 1968, Waste Management, Inc. has evolved from its origins as USA Waste Services, solidifying its position as a key player in the environmental services sector.
WM is currently trading at $224.22, giving Waste Management, Inc. a market cap of 90.54B and a P/E ratio of 33.4. Today's range spans $221.51–$224.53, with shares opening at $223.76 and moving up $0.43 (0.2%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 23/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 45/100.
Over the past year WM has traded between $194.11 and $248.13 - the current price is +15.5% off the 52-week low and -9.6% from the high. 41 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $254.80 (range $210.00–$285.00), implying upside of +13.6%.
Waste Management, Inc. (WM) is a large-cap in Industrials with 90.54B in market cap, and the current technical read is bearish. Score: 23/100 (SELL). Sentiment: neutral at 45/100. Price: $224.22 (in the middle of its 52-week range). The current P/E ratio stands at 33.4. The 52-week range of $194.11–$248.13 provides the structural context, and the current SELL designation suggests that prior support levels are more important to watch than usual.
| Qtr | Est | Actual | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1'26 | $1.74 | - | - |
| Q4'25 | $2.00 | $1.93 | -3.5% |
| Q3'25 | $2.01 | $1.98 | -1.6% |
| Q2'25 | $1.89 | $1.92 | +1.8% |
| Q1'25 | $1.59 | $1.67 | +5.3% |
| Q4'24 | $1.80 | $1.70 | -5.7% |
| Qtr | Est | Actual | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1'26 | $6.3B | - | - |
| Q4'25 | $6.6B | $6.3B | -4.1% |
| Q3'25 | - | $6.4B | - |
| Q2'25 | - | $6.4B | - |
| Q1'25 | - | $6.0B | - |
| Q4'24 | - | $5.9B | - |
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