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%,...

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

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

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

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 […]

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

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

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

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.

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