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Waste Management

208.74 USD
-2.36
1.12%
At close Updated Sep 21, 10:42 AM EDT
1 day
-1.12%
5 days
-3.92%
1 month
-6.84%
3 months
-2.14%
6 months
-8.26%
Year to date
-4.42%
1 year
-3.8%
5 years
36.65%
10 years
226.16%
 

About: WM, previously known as Waste Management, ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating 257 active landfill sites and about 342 transfer stations that help with transporting waste efficiently and economically. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and medical end markets for waste collection, transfer, and disposal. The company also has an energy business emanating from the beneficial use of landfill gas and is a leading recycler in North America.

Employees: 60,500

News

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Sentiment 3-Months
Positive 61.9%
Neutral 33.3%
Negative 4.8%
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24/7 Wall Street
3 days ago
5 Stocks, 5 Different Industries, 1 Thing in Common: Reliable Income
A biopharma giant, a chip maker, a delivery network, a trash hauler, and an oncology powerhouse walk into the same portfolio for one reason, and it has nothing to do with chasing the highest yield.
5 Stocks, 5 Different Industries, 1 Thing in Common: Reliable Income
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MarketBeat
5 days ago
Turning Trash to Cash: A $129M Bet on Waste
Few industries match the defensive predictability of municipal solid waste management. Essential public service functions, high regulatory barriers, and contractually guaranteed price adjustments give the sector structural durability.
Turning Trash to Cash: A $129M Bet on Waste
Positive
Seeking Alpha
5 days ago
Waste Management: A Perfect Example Of A Great Dividend Business
Waste Management is a resilient, market-leading dividend player with strong diversification and secular tailwinds. WM's business model is insulated from macro volatility and AI disruption, supporting steady top- and bottom-line growth. Recent financials show margin expansion and disciplined cost management, with management transition risk seen as manageable.
Waste Management: A Perfect Example Of A Great Dividend Business
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Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Here's Why Investors Should Hold WM Stock in Their Portfolios Now
WM's integrated network, disciplined pricing, technology investments and strong cash flow support durable growth, margin expansion and shareholder returns.
Here's Why Investors Should Hold WM Stock in Their Portfolios Now
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Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Waste Management (WM) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts
In the latest trading session, Waste Management (WM) closed at $218.09, marking a +2.17% move from the previous day.
Waste Management (WM) Rises As Market Takes a Dip: Key Facts
Positive
Seeking Alpha
7 days ago
2 Dividend Growth Stocks I'm Adding To My Portfolio If We See A Market Correction
Waste Management and Broadcom are top dividend growth stocks I plan to buy on a market correction. WM's recession-resistant model, robust cash flow, and A-rated balance sheet justify its premium, but I prefer entry below $200 for optimal risk/reward. AVGO's AI-driven revenue surge and strong liquidity position it for long-term upside, despite near-term margin compression from elevated CAPEX.
2 Dividend Growth Stocks I'm Adding To My Portfolio If We See A Market Correction
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24/7 Wall Street
9 days ago
These 5 Boring Stocks Are Quietly Crushing the Market and Making Investors Rich
Trash haulers, elevator servicers, and a fastener distributor sound like the least exciting investments imaginable, yet a handful of these overlooked operators have quietly outpaced the market for a decade while most investors chased flashier names.
These 5 Boring Stocks Are Quietly Crushing the Market and Making Investors Rich
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Zacks Investment Research
17 days ago
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.
Waste Management (WM) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider
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Zacks Investment Research
20 days ago
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.
Waste Collection Demand & Sustainability Aid WM Amid High Debt
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MarketBeat
21 days ago
Insider Confidence Is Building in These 3 Very Different Stocks
Insider buying is not a perfect signal, but it can be a useful one when executives or major shareholders step in after a stock has weakened. That is especially true when the buying comes from a CEO, a controlling shareholder, or insiders with deep knowledge of the company's long-term prospects.
Insider Confidence Is Building in These 3 Very Different Stocks
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