Waste Management
About: WM ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating 263 active landfills and about 332 transfer stations. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and medical end markets and is also a leading recycler in North America.
Employees: 61,700
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
of 8 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
88% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 194 | 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
8% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $67.9B [Q4 2024] → $73.6B (+$5.62B) [Q1 2025]
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 2,095 [Q4 2024] → 2,137 (+42) [Q1 2025]
5% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 828 | Existing positions reduced: 789
2.08% less ownership
Funds ownership: 81.11% [Q4 2024] → 79.03% (-2.08%) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
8 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$229
3%
downside
Avg. target
$258
9%
upside
High target
$277
17%
upside
8 analyst ratings
5 positive
63%
3 neutral
38%
0 negative
0%
Melius Research Rob Wertheimer | 11%upside $263 | Buy Initiated | 9 Jun 2025 |
JP Morgan Tami Zakaria | 17%upside $277 | Overweight Upgraded | 23 May 2025 |
Citigroup Bryan Burgmeier | 15%upside $271 | Buy Maintained | 1 May 2025 |
RBC Capital Sabahat Khan | 3%downside $229 | Sector Perform Maintained | 30 Apr 2025 |
Baird David Manthey | 4%upside $245 | Neutral Maintained | 30 Apr 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 17 articles about WM published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 day ago
5 Ideal 'Safer' Dividend Buys From Bloomberg's June Watch List
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Positive
Yahoo Finance
2 days ago
Why this trash stock is a treasure for investors
Shares of Waste Management, Inc. (WM) — which does business as WM — are trading near an all-time high. WM CFO Devina Rankin sits down with Julie Hyman to uncover the so-called "why behind the high," sharing her insight into why this trash stock has proven to be a treasure for investors.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
Waste Management (WM) Outperforms Broader Market: What You Need to Know
Waste Management (WM) closed the most recent trading day at $237.15, moving +1.22% from the previous trading session.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 days ago
Digital Smart Waste Management Solutions Market is expected to grow significantly by 2034 | Exactitude Consultancy
Luton, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global digital smart waste management solutions market is experiencing transformative growth, with an estimated valuation of USD 5.8 billion in 2024. Driven by technological innovation and increasing demand for sustainable practices, the market is projected to reach nearly USD 12 billion by 2034, expanding at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.5% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2034.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
2 days ago
Smart Waste Management Market Size to Hit USD 8.90 Billion by 2032, at 14.13% CAGR | Research by SNS Insider
Smart Waste Management Market growth driven by Rising Urbanization, IoT Adoption, and Demand for Efficient Waste Monitoring Solutions Smart Waste Management Market growth driven by Rising Urbanization, IoT Adoption, and Demand for Efficient Waste Monitoring Solutions
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
4 days ago
Liquid Waste Management Sector Sees Surge with Growing Adoption of Decentralized Treatment Systems in Asia-Pacific & Latin America
The Liquid Waste Management Market is driven by rising environmental awareness, strict regulations, and industrial growth, especially in developing regions like Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Opportunities lie in advanced treatment solutions, decentralized systems, and sustainability initiatives, amidst challenges of high costs and infrastructure needs. The Liquid Waste Management Market is driven by rising environmental awareness, strict regulations, and industrial growth, especially in developing regions like Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Opportunities lie in advanced treatment solutions, decentralized systems, and sustainability initiatives, amidst challenges of high costs and infrastructure needs.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
5 days ago
Wood Chipper Machines Market to USD 601.87 Million by 2032, Owing to the Surge in Biomass Energy Demand and Sustainable Waste Management Practices | SNS Insider
The Wood Chipper Machines Market is experiencing robust growth due to the escalating global emphasis on renewable energy sources and sustainable waste management. The Wood Chipper Machines Market is experiencing robust growth due to the escalating global emphasis on renewable energy sources and sustainable waste management.
Positive
24/7 Wall Street
1 week ago
Waste Management (NYSE: WM) Stock Price Prediction and Forecast 2025-2030 (June 2025)
Waste Management Inc. (NYSE: WM) has a large competitive moat, new market expansion opportunities, and a growing renewable energy business.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Waste Management (WM) Stock Declines While Market Improves: Some Information for Investors
Waste Management (WM) concluded the recent trading session at $238.89, signifying a -0.54% move from its prior day's close.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Waste Management (WM) Rises But Trails Market: What Investors Should Know
The latest trading day saw Waste Management (WM) settling at $237.76, representing a +0.26% change from its previous close.
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