Waste Management, Inc. (WM)
| Market Cap | 94.49B +17.4% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 26.07B +5.2% |
| Net Income | 3.07B +19.7% |
| EPS | 7.62 +20.0% |
| Shares Out | 397.63M |
| PE Ratio | 31.19 |
| Forward PE | 27.69 |
| Dividend | $3.78 (1.59%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Volume | 749,861 |
| Open | 237.13 |
| Previous Close | 234.67 |
| Day's Range | 233.59 - 239.18 |
| 52-Week Range | 197.46 - 248.13 |
| Beta | 0.39 |
| Analysts | Buy |
| Price Target | 255.36 (+7.47%) |
| Earnings Date | Oct 27, 2026 |
About WM
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, including picking up and transporting waste and recyclable materials from where it was generated to a transfer station, recovery facility, or disposal site; owns and operates transfer stations; and owns, develops, and operates landfill gas-to-energy facilities that produce renewable electricity and renew... [Read more]
Financial Performance
In 2025, Waste Management's revenue was $25.20 billion, an increase of 14.24% compared to the previous year's $22.06 billion. Earnings were $2.71 billion, a decrease of -1.38%.
Financial StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 28 analysts, the average rating for WM stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $255.36, which is an increase of 7.47% from the latest price.
News
WM price target raised to $280 from $270 at UBS
UBS raised the firm’s price target on WM (WM) to $280 from $270 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
WM a buying opportunity after pullback, says Truist
Truist maintains a Buy rating and $260 price target on WM (WM). Shares fell after an EBITDA and EPS miss driven by higher insurance, claims and fuel costs, but strong…
WM price target raised to $245 from $225 at CIBC
CIBC raised the firm’s price target on WM (WM) to $245 from $225 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. On the back of WM’s Q3 results, the firm…
WM price target raised to $247 from $244 at RBC Capital
RBC Capital raised the firm’s price target on WM (WM) to $247 from $244 and keeps a Sector Perform rating on the shares. The company reported a mixed set of…
WM price target raised to $260 from $235 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan raised the firm’s price target on WM (WM) to $260 from $235 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares.
WM price target lowered to $265 from $275 at Baird
Baird lowered the firm’s price target on WM (WM) to $265 from $275 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following Q3 results. Published…
WM price target raised to $283 from $277 at Barclays
Barclays raised the firm’s price target on WM (WM) to $283 from $277 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm updated the company’s model post the Q3…
Waste Management Earnings Call Transcript: Q3 2026
Q3 revenue and operating EBITDA grew, while free cash flow and all operating segments advanced. 2026 revenue and free cash flow are expected at the high end of guidance; leadership transition, continued acquisitions and RNG growth shape the outlook.
Waste Management Earnings release: Q3 2026
Waste Management released its Q3 2026 earnings on October 28, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.
Waste Management Quarterly report: Q3 2026
Waste Management has published its Q3 2026 quarterly earnings report on October 28, 2026.
WM price target raised to $250 from $245 at BofA
BofA analyst Michael Feniger raised the firm’s price target on WM (WM) to $250 from $245 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. Following Q3 results that were “on…
WM reports Q3 EPS $2.15, consensus $2.18
Reports Q3 revenue $6.85B, consensus $6.81B. “WM (WM) delivered another quarter of solid operating and financial performance, in line with our expectations, underscoring the consistent execution of ou...
WM sees FY26 revenue at high end of $26.275B-$26.475B guidance range
Consensus $26.43B. WM (WM) stated: “The Company expects to achieve its full-year financial guidance, with revenue expected to be at the high end of the guidance range of $26.275 to…
WM Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WM (NYSE: WM) today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2026. Three Months Ended Three Months Ended September 30, 2026 (in millions, except ...
WM price target lowered to $245 from $260 at Scotiabank
Scotiabank lowered the firm’s price target on WM (WM) to $245 from $260 and keeps a Sector Perform rating on the shares. The firm remains constructive on transportation & industrial…
WM price target lowered to $232 from $240 at BMO Capital
BMO Capital lowered the firm’s price target on WM (WM) to $232 from $240 and keeps a Market Perform rating on the shares. The firm is updating its models ahead…
WM price target lowered to $220 from $230 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley analyst Toni Kaplan lowered the firm’s price target on WM (WM) to $220 from $230 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares. In an earnings preview…
WM price target lowered to $254 from $262 at Raymond James
Raymond James analyst Patrick Tyler Brown lowered the firm’s price target on WM (WM) to $254 from $262 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Solid waste companies are…
WM price target lowered to $225 from $250 at CIBC
CIBC lowered the firm’s price target on WM (WM) to $225 from $250 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm lowered targets in the solid waste space…
WM price target lowered to $235 from $270 at JPMorgan
JPMorgan analyst Tami Zakaria lowered the firm’s price target on WM (WM) to $235 from $270 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm adjusted targets in the…
WM Sets Date for Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WM (NYSE: WM) announced that it will release third quarter financial results after the close of the market on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 and host its investor conference call ...
WM assumed with a Peer Perform at Wolfe Research
Wolfe Research analyst Nigel Coe assumed coverage of WM (WM) with a Peer Perform rating.
Jim Fish to Retire from WM; John Morris Named as Next CEO
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WM--WM (NYSE: WM) announced that Jim Fish, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors, has advised the Board of his plan to retire from WM and resign ...
WM Announces Cash Dividend
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WM--WM (NYSE: WM) today announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.945 per share payable September 25, 2026, to stockholders of record on September 11, ...
Waste Management Earnings Call Transcript: Q2 2026
Q2 2026 saw strong earnings, margin expansion, and robust free cash flow, with operating EBITDA up 5.5% (9.1% excluding wildfire impacts) and margin up 40 bps. Healthcare Solutions and recycling drove significant growth, while disciplined cost management and capital allocation supported shareholder returns.