Waste Management
About: WM ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste and medical waste services in the United States, operating 262 active landfills, about 506 solid and medical waste transfer stations, and 105 recycling facilities. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and medical end markets and is also a leading recycler in North America.
Employees: 61,700
0
Funds holding %
of 7,323 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 11 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
92% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 198 | Existing positions closed: 103
63% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 38 [Q4 2024] → 62 (+24) [Q1 2025]
45% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $504M | Put options by funds: $348M
9% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $67.9B [Q4 2024] → $74B (+$6.08B) [Q1 2025]
3% more funds holding
Funds holding: 2,097 [Q4 2024] → 2,151 (+54) [Q1 2025]
5% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 833 | Existing positions reduced: 791
1.58% less ownership
Funds ownership: 81.11% [Q4 2024] → 79.53% (-1.58%) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
11 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$229
3%
downside
Avg. target
$256
8%
upside
High target
$277
18%
upside
11 analyst ratings
6 positive
55%
5 neutral
45%
0 negative
0%
Raymond James Patrick Tyler Brown | 9%upside $256 | Outperform Maintained | 22 Jul 2025 |
Oppenheimer Noah Kaye | 10%upside $260 | Outperform Maintained | 9 Jul 2025 |
Scotiabank Konark Gupta | 13%upside $265 | Sector Outperform Maintained | 27 Jun 2025 |
RBC Capital Sabahat Khan | 3%downside $229 | Sector Perform Reiterated | 26 Jun 2025 |
CIBC Kevin Chiang | 6%upside $250 | Neutral Maintained | 26 Jun 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 25 articles about WM published over the past 30 days
Positive
CNBC Television
11 hours ago
WM CEO Jim Fish: Investors should look at WM as a stock to buy and hold indefinitely
WM CEO Jim Fish joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk quarterly results, the state of the economy, and more.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
17 hours ago
WM Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates in Q2, Increase Y/Y
WM reports 19% y/y revenue growth and a 5.5% EPS rise in second-quarter 2025 despite lowering the yearly revenue guidance.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
18 hours ago
Waste Management, Inc. (WM) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 29, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Devina A. Rankin - Executive VP & CFO Edward A.
Positive
The Motley Fool
20 hours ago
Why Waste Management Stock Is Surging Today
Waste Management (WM 3.55%) stock is gaining ground Tuesday following the company's recent earnings report. Its share price was up 3.4% as of 10:45 a.m.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
20 hours ago
Waste Management Is Worth The Premium After Another Solid Quarter
Waste Management, Inc.'s strong cash flow, resilient core business, and successful Stericycle acquisition support its premium valuation despite an elevated multiple. Healthcare expansion, landfill growth, and automation initiatives drive credible free cash flow targets, with management aiming for $10.50/share by 2027. Debt reduction and synergy realization position WM for future buybacks, while recent tax law changes boost near-term free cash flow.
Negative
Invezz
22 hours ago
Waste Management stock analysis after earnings: is it a buy?
Waste Management's stock price remained in a tight range after the company published its financial results. WM was trading at $227.90, down by 5.7% from its highest point this year, giving it a market capitalization of over $92 billion.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
23 hours ago
Plastic Waste Management Market Size Worth USD 64.60 Billion by 2034 Amid Surge in Circular Economy Investments
The global plastic waste management market size is expected to be worth USD 64.60 billion by 2034, increasing from USD 40.94 billion in 2025. It is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.20% from 2025 to 2034. The development of plastic recycling facilities and related grants for its further expansion support the overall management systems. The global plastic waste management market size is expected to be worth USD 64.60 billion by 2034, increasing from USD 40.94 billion in 2025. It is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.20% from 2025 to 2034. The development of plastic recycling facilities and related grants for its further expansion support the overall management systems.
Positive
The Motley Fool
1 day ago
Waste Management Reports 19% Q2 Growth
Waste Management (NYSE:WM), the leading North American waste, recycling, and sustainability firm, posted better-than-expected results, released on July 28, 2025. The company reported adjusted EPS (non-GAAP) of $1.92 (versus a $1.89 estimate) and GAAP revenue of $6.43 billion (surpassing the $6.36 billion consensus).
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
Waste Management (WM) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
Waste Management (WM) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.92 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.89 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.82 per share a year ago.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 day ago
WM Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WM (NYSE: WM) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Three Months Ended Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 (in millions, except per share amounts) June 30, 2024 (in millions, except per share amounts) As Reported As Adjusted(a) As Reported As Adjusted(a) Revenue $6,430 $6,430 $5,402 $5,402 Income from Operations $1,151 $1,215 $1,009 $1,075 Operating EBITDA(b) $1,859 $1.
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