Ticker: WM

Waste Management

Utilities Industrials Waste Management
Price 238.75
Reco Buy Potential 64 Risk 40 Updated 2026-07-27

Forecast impact

limited
Target +2.2% target fill 97.8%
Reaction D5 +0.93% · D10 +5.10% fresh confirmed · market trust
Impact Potential 0 · Risk 0 valid until 2026-08-06

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Description

Company and Business Model

Waste Management, Inc. provides waste management and environmental services in North America. Its core services include waste collection, recycling, and disposal, along with landfill management. The company operates through various segments, including Solid Waste, which is its primary revenue source, and Environmental Services, which encompasses recycling and renewable energy initiatives. Waste Management also offers specialized services for industrial and commercial clients.

Investment Profile

The investment profile of Waste Management is more aligned with balanced investors, given its stable revenue generation and moderate dividend yield. The company demonstrates consistent operational performance, although recent revenue has shown a slight decline. This stability, combined with a focus on sustainability, may appeal to investors seeking a mix of growth and income.

Fundamental metrics (experimental) Updated: 2026-07-27
EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
6.93
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
-1.4%
EPS surprise
-1.0%
20d volatility
1.6%
Dividend yield
1.8%
last ex-date
2026-03-13
AI recommendation changes
Date Before After Reason
2026-07-10 Hold Buy Stable dividend, but recent earnings show weakness.
2026-07-03 Buy Hold Solid fundamentals, but mixed momentum signals present uncertainty.
2026-06-25 Sell Buy Mixed signals; cautious due to revenue decline.
Analyst forecasts
Date Analyst Action Target Price Then
2026-07-07 CIBC Rating Upgraded — → 244 228.98
2026-01-30 Oppenheimer Target Raised 263 → 264 223.13
2026-01-21 Scotiabank Rating Downgraded — → 250 222.79
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