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Waste Management (WM)
NYSE:WM
WM Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$196.59 - $239.32
Previous CloseN/A
Volume566.40K
Average Volume (3M)1.89M
Market Cap
$92.29B
Enterprise Value$105.96B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$871.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$8.82B
Price to Earnings (P/E)33.7
Beta0.31
Next Earnings
Apr 28, 2025EPS Estimate
1.61Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 14, 2025Dividend Yield1.34%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.81
Shares Outstanding402,332,430
10 Day Avg. Volume2,401,161
30 Day Avg. Volume1,888,856
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.67
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)4.10
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)15.00
P/FCF Ratio57.10
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.15
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.21
Enterprise Value/Ebitda16.43
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$244.69Price Target Upside6.67% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering19
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Financial PerformanceWM reported strong 3Q results beating consensus estimates on revenue, EBITDA, and EPS.
Growth ProspectsWM can deliver attractive growth in the next few years, even in a mild economic downturn.
Operational EfficiencyWM’s automation and technology investments are structurally widening the gap, driving continued healthy core price and yield, while maintaining churn at low levels and reducing cost to serve.
Bears Say
Commodity And RIN Price VolatilityRisks include commodity and RIN price volatility, labor shortages.
Long-term Growth OutlookThe company seemed to back away from the long-term outlook for 13-17% EBITDA growth.
Sustainability ProjectsThe RNG update was confusing and murky, sowing doubt on timing and pricing.
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Ownership Overview
0.19% Insiders
17.92% Mutual Funds
26.28% Other Institutional Investors
36.57% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Legal & RegulatoryLitigation, compliance, new legislation, and taxation risks
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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WM FAQ
What was Waste Management’s price range in the past 12 months?
Waste Management lowest stock price was $196.59 and its highest was $239.32 in the past 12 months.
What is Waste Management’s market cap?
Waste Management’s market cap is $92.29B.
When is Waste Management’s upcoming earnings report date?
Waste Management’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 28, 2025 which is in 14 days.
How were Waste Management’s earnings last quarter?
Waste Management released its earnings results on Jan 30, 2025. The company reported $1.7 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.802 by -$0.102.
Is Waste Management overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Waste Management’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Waste Management pay dividends?
Waste Management pays a Quarterly dividend of $3.074 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.34%. See more information on Waste Management dividends here
What is Waste Management’s EPS estimate?
Waste Management’s EPS estimate is 1.61.
How many shares outstanding does Waste Management have?
Waste Management has 402,332,430 shares outstanding.
What happened to Waste Management’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Waste Management reported an EPS of $1.7 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.802. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 6.145%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Waste Management?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in WM
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Waste Management Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$244.69 (6.67% Upside)
$244.69 (6.67% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
WM Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 107.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $21.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.1%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
12.99%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
36.24%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
36.03%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Waste Management
Waste Management, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides waste management environmental services to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers in North America. It offers collection services, including picking up and transporting waste and recyclable materials from where it was generated to a transfer station, material recovery facility (MRF), or disposal site; and owns, develops, and operates landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States, as well as owns and operates transfer stations. As of December 31, 2021, the company owned or operated 255 solid waste landfills; 5 secure hazardous waste landfills; 96 MRFs; and 340 transfer stations. It also provides materials processing and commodities recycling services; recycling brokerage services, such as managing the marketing of recyclable materials for third parties; and other strategic business solutions. In addition, the company offers construction and remediation services; services related with the disposal of fly ash, and residue generated from the combustion of coal and other fuel stocks; in-plant services comprising full-service waste management solutions and consulting services; and specialized disposal services for oil and gas exploration and production operations. The company was formerly known as USA Waste Services, Inc. and changed its name to Waste Management, Inc. in 1998. Waste Management, Inc. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
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WM Earnings Call
Q4 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call reflects a strong performance in 2024, driven by significant EBITDA growth, strategic acquisitions, and investments in sustainability. Challenges remain in industrial volume and commodity price pressures, but overall, the outlook for 2025 remains positive with continued focus on operational efficiency and strategic growth initiatives.Read More>---
WM Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$244.69
▲(6.67% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering WM
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
31/31 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+20.57%
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