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, and industrial end markets and is also a leading recycler in North America.
Employees: 48,000
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Funds holding %
of 7,139 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 8 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
145% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 223 | Existing positions closed: 91
47% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $357M | Put options by funds: $242M
33% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 835 | Existing positions reduced: 629
5% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $65.8B [Q3] → $69.3B (+$3.49B) [Q4]
3% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 36 [Q3] → 37 (+1) [Q4]
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,960 [Q3] → 1,998 (+38) [Q4]
1.06% more ownership
Funds ownership: 79.62% [Q3] → 80.68% (+1.06%) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
8 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$235
3%
upside
Avg. target
$243
7%
upside
High target
$255
12%
upside
8 analyst ratings
6 positive
75%
2 neutral
25%
0 negative
0%
Citigroup Bryan Burgmeier 100% 1-year accuracy 3 / 3 met price target | 12%upside $255 | Buy Maintained | 3 Feb 2025 |
Scotiabank Konark Gupta 100% 1-year accuracy 5 / 5 met price target | 12%upside $255 | Sector Outperform Maintained | 3 Feb 2025 |
Oppenheimer Noah Kaye 58% 1-year accuracy 33 / 57 met price target | 4%upside $237 | Outperform Maintained | 31 Jan 2025 |
Raymond James Patrick Tyler Brown 65% 1-year accuracy 26 / 40 met price target | 4%upside $237 | Outperform Maintained | 31 Jan 2025 |
Morgan Stanley Jeffrey Goldstein 0 / 0 met price target | 3%upside $235 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 31 Jan 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 23 articles about WM published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 day ago
Why Dividends Matter, Even The Little Ones
Dividends provide a reliable income stream, especially during tough economic times, alleviating financial pressure without the need to sell shares. Persistent inflation makes dividend income increasingly valuable, as it offers stability when market returns are volatile or negative. Investing in well-established, high-yield dividend companies with strong cash flows can ensure a steady income and reduce financial stress.
Neutral
Business Wire
4 days ago
WM Announces Cash Dividend
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WM--WM (NYSE: WM) today announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.825 per share payable Mar. 28, 2025, to stockholders of record on Mar. 14, 2025. ABOUT WM WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, re.
Positive
The Motley Fool
6 days ago
3 Dividend Stocks to Double Up On Right Now
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Positive
MarketBeat
1 week ago
Why Waste Management Stock Is a Top Defensive Play Now
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Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
3 Top Dividend Stocks You Shouldn't Hesitate to Buy This February
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Positive
The Motley Fool
1 week ago
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Negative
Finbold
2 weeks ago
Here's why insiders are dumping this Bill Gates stock
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Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Trump's New Tariffs: Top U.S.-Centric Stocks Amid Escalating Trade Tensions
Tariffs and currency headwinds are impacting costs and currency, making US retail and service-related stocks a nice hedge. Key stocks to consider include home improvement, grocery, automotive retail, and waste management. Hedging against tariff uncertainty should become a theme in years to come.
Positive
CNBC Television
3 weeks ago
WM CEO Jim Fish on recent acquisition: 'Real optimism around Stericycle'
WM President and CEO Jim Fish joins 'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk quarterly results, teh industrial end market, its workforce and more.
Positive
The Motley Fool
3 weeks ago
Why Waste Management Stock Jumped Over 5% Today
Shares of Waste Management (WM 5.42%) surged on Thursday and were up 5.6% at their highest point in trading during the day through 1:30 p.m. ET.
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