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Waste Management, Inc. (WM)
$217.78-1.21 (-0.55%)
Market ClosedLast close Sep 8
Waste Management, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides environmental solutions to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers in the United States, Canada, Western Europe, and internationally.
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Whystock Brain
The Narrative
Waste Management, Inc. in the Industrials sector is trading at $217.78 with a market capitalization of $90.5B. Wall Street consensus targets $259.92 (25 analysts), implying a +19.3% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 12% below its 52-week high of $248.13, remaining 2.8% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 8/9 indicates strong financial quality. Risk note: MACD remains below its signal line. The Whystock Score of 90/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +19.3% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q2 2026 | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $6.68B↑ | $6.23B↓ | $6.31B↓ | $6.44B↑ | $6.43B |
| Gross Profit | $2.73B↑ | $2.53B↓ | $2.62B↑ | $2.61B↓ | $2.63B |
| Operating Income | $1.27B↑ | $1.09B↓ | $1.18B↓ | $1.22B↑ | $1.19B |
| Net Income | $785.00M↑ | $723.00M↓ | $742.00M↑ | $603.00M↓ | $726.00M |
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Fundamentals
Waste Management, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides environmental solutions to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers in the United States, Canada, Western Europe, and internationally. It offers collection services, inclu...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$90.51B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
59.43
Beta
Defensive asset. Lower volatility than the S&P 500.
0.44
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
1.63%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
28.75%
Volume
Today's trading volume
2.16M
Recent News
Waste Management (WM) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider
Waste Management (WM) concluded the recent trading session at $221.72, signifying a +1.22% move from its prior day's close.
Is Waste Management Stock Underperforming the Dow?
While Waste Management has underperformed relative to the Dow over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.
Waste Collection Demand & Sustainability Aid WM Amid High Debt
WM's steady waste-service demand, pricing discipline and sustainability investments support growth, while high debt and tight liquidity limit flexibility.
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Waste Management (WM) Down 6.5% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
Waste Management (WM) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.