WASHINGTON MUTUAL,INC

WM

Market cap $67.1M

Plastic and Paper Cups from Companies Nationwide Now Accepted in More Local Recycling Programs HOUSTON , Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- WM (NYSE: WM), North America's leading environmental solutions provider and largest recycler, has added plastic cups made of polypropylene and paper to-go cups to its universal list of accepted recyclable materials. This means residents can recycle to-go cups curbside in more local recycling programs across the U.S. WM is encouraging municipalities and customers to help make this progress impactful by adding paper and plastic cups to accepted materials lists to help reach two new recycling designations.

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Berkshire Hathaway may be on the verge of becoming a dividend-paying stock. WM (formerly Waste Management) is in one of the most stable industries around.

Waste Management stands as the dominant U.S. waste services provider, boasting a resilient, AI-resistant business model and a powerful regulatory moat. Despite a recent earnings double-miss and a 20% stock pullback, WM offers a compelling entry point, trading at a discount to historical and peer valuations. Strategic investments in recycling, renewable energy, and healthcare waste position WM for durable growth, with cost synergies from the Stericycle acquisition enhancing profitability.

As per market analysts at Towards Packaging, the global packaging waste management market is expected to grow from USD 41.17 billion in 2026 to nearly USD 54.21 billion by 2034, registering a CAGR of 3.5% between 2025 and 2034. As per market analysts at Towards Packaging, the global packaging waste management market is expected to grow from USD 41.17 billion in 2026 to nearly USD 54.21 billion by 2034, registering a CAGR of 3.5% between 2025 and 2034.

WM's third-quarter 2025 earnings and revenues miss estimates, even with solid margins and segmental growth.

Shares of Waste Management Inc. (NYSE: WM) reached a $242.58 all-time high in June and are down 20.9% since then.

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Investors interested in Waste Removal Services stocks are likely familiar with H20 (HTO) and Waste Management (WM). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?