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
0
Funds holding %
of 6,823 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 10 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
16% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 124 | Existing positions closed: 107
10% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 774 | Existing positions reduced: 703
1% less funds holding
Funds holding: 1,968 [Q2] → 1,952 (-16) [Q3]
3.29% less ownership
Funds ownership: 82.9% [Q2] → 79.62% (-3.29%) [Q3]
7% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $70.9B [Q2] → $65.8B (-$5.1B) [Q3]
25% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $259M | Put options by funds: $347M
28% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 50 [Q2] → 36 (-14) [Q3]
Research analyst outlook
10 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$219
3%
upside
Avg. target
$232
10%
upside
High target
$252
19%
upside
10 analyst ratings
4 positive
40%
6 neutral
60%
0 negative
0%
Stifel Michael Hoffman 46% 1-year accuracy 11 / 24 met price target | 19%upside $252 | Buy Maintained | 11 Dec 2024 |
CIBC Kevin Chiang 25% 1-year accuracy 2 / 8 met price target | 11%upside $235 | Neutral Maintained | 4 Dec 2024 |
Oppenheimer Noah Kaye 63% 1-year accuracy 36 / 57 met price target | 9%upside $231 | Outperform Maintained | 5 Nov 2024 |
Argus Research David Coleman 25% 1-year accuracy 2 / 8 met price target | 13%upside $240 | Buy Maintained | 31 Oct 2024 |
Morgan Stanley Jeffrey Goldstein 0 / 0 met price target | 7%upside $227 | Equal-Weight Maintained | 30 Oct 2024 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 8 articles about WM published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Waste Management (WM) Ascends But Remains Behind Market: Some Facts to Note
Waste Management (WM) concluded the recent trading session at $207.53, signifying a +0.14% move from its prior day's close.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 week ago
Plastic Drums Industry Set to Reach USD 6.6 Billion by 2035, Driven by Increased Demand in Chemicals, Waste Management, and Food-Safe Storage Solutions | Future Market Insights, Inc.
Plastic drums, integral to the industry, are large containers fashioned from high-density polyethene (HDPE) or similar plastics. These versatile vessels, ranging from a few to several hundred gallons in capacity, serve as stalwarts for the storage and transport of diverse liquids, chemicals, and materials. Their design typically boasts a cylindrical shape, often equipped with removable lids or secure closures. Handles are commonly incorporated for ease of handling and movement. Plastic drums, integral to the industry, are large containers fashioned from high-density polyethene (HDPE) or similar plastics. These versatile vessels, ranging from a few to several hundred gallons in capacity, serve as stalwarts for the storage and transport of diverse liquids, chemicals, and materials. Their design typically boasts a cylindrical shape, often equipped with removable lids or secure closures. Handles are commonly incorporated for ease of handling and movement.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Here's Why Waste Management (WM) Gained But Lagged the Market Today
The latest trading day saw Waste Management (WM) settling at $201.76, representing a +0.05% change from its previous close.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
3 Of My Highest-Conviction Ideas For 2025 And Beyond
I have noticed that predicting outcomes, whether in sports or the stock market, is tough—even experts often miss the mark. Analysts regularly overestimate market performance. Despite the challenges, I care more about understanding the data and reasoning behind analysts' predictions. I'm particularly interested in market broadening and sectors expected to outperform. For investment opportunities, I'm focused on companies with strong fundamentals and long-term potential.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Waste Management: Time To Buy The Dip
Waste Management's strong economic moat, driven by scale, pricing power, and vertical integration, ensures high profitability and market leadership in waste collection and disposal. The acquisition of Stericycle enhances Waste Management's growth trajectory and market position, particularly in the medical waste sector. Despite strong financials and growth prospects, WM is undervalued compared to peers, presenting a 20-30% upside potential.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Why You Should Hold Waste Management Stock in Your Portfolio Now
WM's recession-resistant business, efficient operations, strategic acquisitions and consistent dividends drive growth, stability and investor confidence.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Waste Management (WM) is a Top-Ranked Growth Stock: Should You Buy?
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Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 weeks ago
4 Ideal Buys From 15 'Safer' Dividends On Bloomberg's 50 December 2025 Watchlist
Bloomberg Intelligence analysts identified 50 watchable companies for 2025, focusing on potential catalysts like new leadership and geopolitical impacts, with 37 paying dividends. Fourteen of these dividend-paying companies meet the "Dogcatcher" ideal, with annual dividends from a $1K investment exceeding their single share prices. Analysts estimate net gains of 15.68% to 48.08% from top dividend focus companies by December 2025, with Vale S.A. projected to net the highest returns.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Here are 3 Waste Removal Services Stocks to Watch Amid Industry Woes
The Zacks Waste Removal Services industry is anticipated to gain from the surging need for ESG Goals, technological advancements and innovation in WTE technology. RSG, WCN and WM are positioned to benefit from rising demands.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
WM Sets Date for Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2024 Earnings Release Conference Call
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WM (NYSE: WM) announced that it will release fourth quarter and full-year 2024 financial results after the close of the market on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025 and host its investor conference call Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 at 10 a.m. ET. Listeners can access a live audio webcast of the conference call by visiting investors.wm.com and selecting “Events & Presentations” from the website menu. A replay of the audio webcast will be available at the same location following th.
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