WMWaste Management, Inc.
NYSE · US · Industrials · Waste Management · wm.com
223.82USD-0.56%Mkt Cap: 89.97B $P/E: 59.23

Waste Management, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides environmental solutions to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers in the United States, Canada, Western Europe, and internationally. It off…

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3 Things to Know Before You Buy Waste Management Stock

Waste Management's share growth hasn't kept up with its revenue and EPS growth this year.

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Where Does Waste Management (WM) Value Sit After A 59% Gain?

Waste Management stock has delivered a solid 58.6% gain over the past 5 years, yet the current valuation picture is less clear, with a low value score and mixed signals between intrinsic value estimates and market multiples. At a last close of US$223.58, the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value points to a level that is roughly in line with the current price, while earnings based multiples suggest the shares are priced at a premium. Over 5 years, Waste Management has returned 58.6%,...

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Waste Management (WM) Could Be 14% Undervalued As Sustainability Growth Draws Attention

Recent Returns And Business Scale For Waste Management Stock Waste Management (WM) has seen mixed share performance, with the stock down about 6.6% over the past month but up roughly 1.8% over the past 3 months, based on the latest provided returns. The company reports revenue of about US$25.7b and net income of roughly US$2.9b. Reported annual revenue growth is 5.3%, while net income growth is 10.8% on the same basis. Collection and disposal services remain the largest contributor. The East...

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Bill Gates’ Foundation Cut $800 Million in Q2 From Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway — Here’s Where It Put the Money Instead

Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates’ Gates Foundation Trust reshuffled its investment holdings in the second quarter of 2026, trimming its stake in Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway by more than $800 million while initiating a new position in Home Depot,...

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Is WM Stock Worth Buying as Margins Rise but Valuation Stays Rich?

WM pairs stronger margins and cash flow with premium valuation and heavy debt, leaving investors to weigh durable growth against limited room for setbacks.

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WM's 2026 Outlook Tests Whether Margin Gains Can Offset Softer Volumes

WM cuts its 2026 revenue outlook on softer volumes, while stronger margins, pricing and cash flow test its ability to sustain earnings momentum.

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Here's Why Investors Must Hold WM Stock in Their Portfolios Now

WM's tech-driven efficiencies, Stericycle gains and steady dividends support growth. However, elevated debt and weak liquidity remain key risks.

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Waste Management (WM) Fell Behind the Rally. Is It an Opportunity?

Parnassus Investments, an investment management company, released the “Parnassus Core Equity Fund” second quarter of 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund returned 16.83% in the second quarter of 2026, outperforming the S&P 500’s 15.20% gain. Performance was supported by holdings in Information Technology and Communication Services, as […]

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What Are Wall Street Analysts' Target Price for Waste Management Stock?

Waste Management has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain moderately bullish about the stock’s prospects.

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RSG Raises 2026 Outlook as Pricing Strength Offsets Softer Volumes

Republic Services raised its 2026 outlook as pricing, acquisitions and stronger cash flow helped offset softer volumes and higher operating costs.

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Should You Buy RSG Stock as Pricing Strength Meets Premium Valuation?

Republic Services sustains growth through disciplined pricing and cash flow, but premium valuation and soft volumes temper the investment case.

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3 Low-Volatility Plays Quietly Making a Name For Themselves

Low-beta stocks Ameren, Waste Management and Atmos Energy offer stability, low volatility, and reliable dividend growth as investors seek defensive plays amid the 2026 AI sell-off.

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Waste Management Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Waste Management (NYSE:WM) reported second-quarter operating EBITDA growth of 5.5%, or 9.1% excluding contributions from wildfire cleanup activity in the prior-year period, as pricing discipline, cost controls and technology investments supported profitability despite softer volume trends. Chief Ex

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Reading Between The Lines Of WM's Latest Call

Waste Management is delivering on profits but trimming its sales forecast, and on its latest call, analysts zeroed in on that contradiction.

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Insperity Stock Gains 3% Since Reporting Q2 Earnings Beat: Here's Why

NSP beats on Q2 earnings as cost cuts and margin recovery lift the bottom line, but declining worksite employees and rising benefit costs pressure profitability.

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Waste Management (WM) Could Be 15% Below Fair Value On Softer Volume Guidance

Waste Management (WM) is back in focus after its second quarter earnings, where management paired an earnings beat with a slight trim to full year revenue guidance and highlighted improving margins despite softer volumes. See our latest analysis for Waste Management. At a share price of US$226.33, Waste Management has seen the stock fall 4.3% on a 1 day share price return and 4.6% over the past week, even as its 5 year total shareholder return of 65.0% points to momentum that has built over a...

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WM Q2 Deep Dive: Improving Margins and Integration Progress Offset Softer Volume Trends

Waste management services provider Waste Management (NYSE:WM) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 4% year on year to $6.68 billion. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $26.38 billion at the midpoint came in 0.6% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.02 per share was 2.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

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WM Q2 Earnings Call Highlights Margin Gains, Volume and Cash Flow

Waste Management highlights margin gains, technology investments and healthcare integration while maintaining profitability guidance despite softer volumes.

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Waste Management Inc (WM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Cash Flow and Margin ...

Waste Management Inc (WM) reports robust earnings growth and strategic advancements despite facing volume and revenue headwinds.

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WM Earnings Beat on Pricing in Q2, Revenues Miss Estimates

WM beats Q2 earnings estimates as pricing and efficiency lift margins, but softer volumes lead revenues to miss expectations.

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Waste Management, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Moby summary of Waste Management, Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call

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Waste Management (WM) Q2 Earnings Surpass Estimates

Waste Management (WM) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +1.51% and -0.42%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Waste Management (WM) Q2 Earnings

The headline numbers for Waste Management (WM) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

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Waste Management (NYSE:WM) Posts Q2 CY2026 Sales In Line With Estimates

Waste management services provider Waste Management (NYSE:WM) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 4% year on year to $6.68 billion. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $26.38 billion at the midpoint came in 0.6% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.02 per share was 2.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

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Tech Earnings, Fed Rate Decision: What to Watch This Week

Today Earnings (a.m.): Coca-Cola, UPS, Boeing, Sherwin-Williams, Hilton, Centene, PayPal, S&P Global Earnings (p.m.): Visa, Ford Motor, Mondelez International, Waste Management, PPG Industries, Bloom Energy, Avis Budget, Seagate Technology Economic data: Consumer confidence index, Johnson Redbook retail sales index, U.

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How Waste Connections Is Using AI to Expand Margins and Future Growth

WCN is turning AI pricing into $20 million in annualized EBITDA gains while testing routing tools and targeting broader margin growth.

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Is WCN Stock Worth Its Premium Valuation After Strong Q2 Results?

Waste Connections beat Q2 estimates, raised its 2026 outlook and delivered strong cash flow, but debt and a premium valuation leave limited upside.

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Waste Management Earnings: What To Look For From WM

Waste management services provider Waste Management (NYSE:WM) will be reporting earnings this Tuesday after market hours. Here’s what you need to know.

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2 Stocks Built to Thrive If Inflation Refuses to Fade

Costco and Waste Management offer distinct inflation protection: Costco via its sticky, high-margin membership model, and Waste Management through contracts that pass rising costs to customers.

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How Earnings Optimism And Renewable Energy Growth At Waste Management (WM) Has Changed Its Investment Story

In the days leading up to its July 28, 2026 results release, Waste Management drew attention as analysts projected second-quarter earnings of $1.99 per share on revenues of about US$6.71 billion, both expected to be higher than a year earlier. Analysts also highlighted rapid expansion in WM Renewable Energy revenues and pointed to Waste Management’s efficient, mission-critical business model as a key support for its recent recognition as a strong S&P 500 performer. With analysts now calling...

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WM Is Set to Report Q2 Earnings: Here's What Investors Should Know

WM heads into the Q2 earnings release with y/y revenue and EPS growth expected, led by collection and disposal gains, and a sharp rise in renewable energy sales.

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1 S&P 500 Stock Worth Investigating and 2 Facing Challenges

While the S&P 500 (^GSPC) includes industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a winner. Some companies are past their prime, weighed down by poor execution, weak financials, or structural headwinds.

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Waste Connections Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) raised its full-year 2026 outlook after second-quarter revenue and adjusted EBITDA grew more than 6%, with management citing stronger-than-expected pricing, margin execution, acquisition activity and improving commodity trends. President and CEO Ron Mittelstaedt said th

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Rollins Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Rollins (NYSE:ROL) reported second-quarter 2026 results that management said fell short of expectations, as slower growth in parts of its residential pest control business offset stronger performance in commercial, termite and ancillary services. President and CEO Jerry Gahlhoff said the weakness w

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Curious about Waste Management (WM) Q2 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics

Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Waste Management (WM), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended June 2026.

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2 Industrials Stocks with Competitive Advantages and 1 Facing Challenges

Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. Still, their generally high capital requirements expose them to the ups and downs of economic cycles, and the industry’s six-month return of 4.3% has fallen short of the S&P 500’s 7.7% rise.

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Waste Management (WM) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: What You Should Know

Waste Management (WM) closed at $233.18 in the latest trading session, marking a -2.46% move from the prior day.

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Waste Management (WM) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

Waste Management (WM) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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2 Industrial Stocks to Load Up On When the Market Inevitably Crashes

The next market crash could be your chance to buy two of the strongest industrial stocks on sale.

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Waste Management Network & Steady Returns Aid WM Amid High Debt

WM's waste network, pricing and acquisitions support growth and margins. Its high debt and slow stock momentum pose challenges.

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ONT vs. WM: Which Stock Should Value Investors Buy Now?

ONT vs. WM: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?

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Waste Management (WM) Stock May Be Fairly Priced After Analyst Upgrade

Waste Management stock has delivered a 78.2% return over the past five years, yet current valuation signals are mixed, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate suggesting the share price is roughly in line with its intrinsic value while market multiples lean toward the stock being priced at a premium. Over the last five years, Waste Management has returned 78.2%, which puts more focus on whether today’s price still offers enough compensation for new investors. Optimism around growing...

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Waste Management (WM) Could Be 7% Undervalued On Its Sustainability Growth Story

Waste Management (WM) shares edged up 1.45% to close at $236.71, catching investor attention ahead of the company’s July 28, 2026 earnings report, where forecasts point to EPS of $2. See our latest analysis for Waste Management. The recent 7.9% 30 day share price return and 8.4% year to date share price return suggest building momentum in Waste Management stock, while a 5 year total shareholder return of 78.2% highlights longer term compounding. If this earnings setup has you thinking about...

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Waste Management (WM) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note

Waste Management (WM) concluded the recent trading session at $236.71, signifying a +1.45% move from its prior day's close.

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