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WM·Waste Management, Inc.

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$235.00
Open
$232.22
Market Cap
93.93B
52W High
$248.13
Low
$230.90
P. Close
$233.35
P/E
33.62
52W Low
$194.11
Fwd P/E
25.37
DailyIQ Est.
$262.75
Technical Score (1D)
86
BUY
News Sentiment
70
BULLISH
Citigroup’s mandate analyst Bryan Burgmeier has kept a Buy rating on Waste Management and lifted the price target to $269 from $263, signalling renewed confidence in the company’s operational performance. The mandate upgrade follows a review of recent earnings and cash‑flow metrics that appear to support the firm’s long‑term growth trajectory. For the next 1–10 trading days, the higher target may buoy investor sentiment and provide a short‑term rally catalyst as traders adjust their models to the new outlook. The upgrade also suggests that Citigroup believes Waste Management’s cost‑control initiatives and service‑level improvements are sustainable, which could translate into steadier earnings guidance. Market participants should monitor the upcoming earnings release for confirmation of the bullish outlook, as any deviation could quickly reverse the positive bias. Watch for any commentary on regulatory developments in the waste‑management sector, as changes in environmental compliance rules could materially affect the company’s cost base. Additionally, keep an eye on the company’s capital‑expenditure plans, since a shift in investment strategy could alter future cash‑flow projections. Finally, observe how other analysts respond; a consensus shift could amplify the impact on the stock’s short‑term trajectory.
Earnings Summary
Waste Management, Inc. is a leading environmental solutions provider that collects, transports, and disposes of waste and recyclable materials across North America and Europe, operating an extensive network of transfer stations, landfills, and renewable‑energy facilities. In Q4 2024 the company earned $1.70 per share, slightly below the $1.80195 estimate, and reported $5.893 billion in revenue, a modest increase from the prior year. Q1 2025 saw EPS rise to $1.67, beating the $1.58582 estimate, with revenue at $6.018 billion; Q2 2025 EPS climbed to $1.92, beating the $1.88616 estimate, and revenue reached $6.430 billion. By Q3 2025 EPS was $1.98, missing the $2.01261 estimate, and revenue was $6.443 billion; Q4 2025 EPS fell to $1.93, missing the $2.0001 estimate, and revenue dipped to $6.313 billion. Q1 2026 EPS rebounded to $1.81, beating the $1.7941 estimate, while revenue declined to $6.227 billion from the $6.475 billion estimate. Historically, Waste Management has shown steady revenue growth through Q3 2025, followed by a slight decline in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026, with EPS peaking in Q3 2025 before falling. Recent analyst commentary notes a modest $1 price‑target cut by Oppenheimer, a rating upgrade by CIBC, and a reaffirmed confidence in the company’s cash‑flow profile, reflecting a cautious yet optimistic outlook amid regulatory shifts toward sustainability. Investors should watch for the upcoming earnings release for any deviations from guidance, potential changes to dividend policy or capital allocation plans, and any new regulatory mandates that could accelerate contract wins, as these factors will shape short‑term market sentiment and long‑term growth prospects.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.52$1.66$1.80$1.94$2.08Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.99 - -
Q1'26$1.79$1.81+0.9%
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%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$5.9B$6.2B$6.5B$6.7B$7.0BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$6.9B - -
Q1'26$6.5B$6.2B-3.8%
Q4'25$6.6B$6.3B-4.1%
Q3'25 - $6.4B -
Q2'25 - $6.4B -
Q1'25 - $6.0B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

WM Stock Snapshot

WM is currently trading at $233.85, giving Waste Management, Inc. a market cap of 93.93B and a P/E ratio of 33.6. Today's range spans $230.90–$235.00, with shares opening at $232.22 and moving up $0.50 (0.2%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 86/100 (BUY) with a news sentiment reading of 70/100.

Over the past year WM has traded between $194.11 and $248.13 - the current price is +20.5% off the 52-week low and -5.8% from the high. 41 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $256.24 (range $210.00–$285.00), implying upside of +9.6%.

WM carries a BUY signal on a 86/100 technical score, trades at $233.85 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range), and has bullish sentiment at 70/100. At 93.93B in Industrials market cap (P/E: 33.6), the name has scale without the index-anchor inertia of mega-cap peers - which means when the bullish momentum runs, the percentage move can be meaningfully larger. Annual range: $194.11–$248.13.

What makes WM's BUY setup (86/100) particularly actionable at 93.93B in Industrials capitalization is the scale-to-move ratio: large enough to feature on institutional mandates but not so large that the percentage upside is already compressed by index inertia. At $233.85 (in the upper portion of its 52-week range in $194.11–$248.13), with sentiment running bullish at 70/100, the setup rewards conviction-sized positioning more than it does speculative small bets.