WM - NYSE
Waste Management, Inc.
$218.00
+2.9%Waste Management, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides waste management environmental services to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers in North America. It offers collection services, including picking up and transporting waste and recyclable materials from where it was generated to a transfer station, material recovery facility (MRF), or disposal site; and owns, develops, and operates landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States, as well as owns and operates transfer stations. As of December 31, 2021, the company owned or operated 255 solid waste landfills; 5 secure hazardous waste landfills; 96 MRFs; and 340 transfer stations. It also provides materials processing and commodities recycling services; recycling brokerage services, such as managing the marketing of recyclable materials for third parties; and other strategic business solutions. In addition, the company offers construction and remediation services; services related with the disposal of fly ash, and residue generated from the combustion of coal and other fuel stocks; in-plant services comprising full-service waste management solutions and consulting services; and specialized disposal services for oil and gas exploration and production operations. The company was formerly known as USA Waste Services, Inc. and changed its name to Waste Management, Inc. in 1998. Waste Management, Inc. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotWaste Management, Inc. Street Expectations Map
Wall Street analysts project that WM stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 258.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 250.00 to a high of 264.00.
The consensus 1-year price target stands at 258.50, with estimates ranging from a low of 250.00 to a high of 264.00.
Analyst Consensus Analysis
Upside Potential
Strong upside potential. Consensus indicates attractive return opportunity with favorable risk-reward profile.
Analyst Agreement
High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.
Analyst Conviction
Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.
Market Sentiment Insight
Monitor and evaluate: Current analyst consensus suggests limited conviction or near-term catalysts. Stay informed on company developments and reassess positioning as new information emerges.
Waste Management, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue
Forward Growth Analysis
Moderate growth expected, typical for mature businesses with stable market positions.
Extensive analyst coverage provides high-quality consensus estimates and market transparency.
Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.
Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.
Waste Management, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income
Forward Growth Analysis
Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.
Extensive analyst coverage provides high-quality consensus estimates and market transparency.
Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.
Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.
Key Insight
Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.
Waste Management, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS
Forward Growth Analysis
Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.
Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.
Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.
Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.
Key Insight
Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.
Waste Management, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT
Forward Growth Analysis
Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.
Extensive analyst coverage provides high-quality consensus estimates and market transparency.
Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.
Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.
Waste Management, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA
Forward Growth Analysis
Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.
Extensive analyst coverage provides high-quality consensus estimates and market transparency.
Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.
Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.
Waste Management, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense
Forward Growth Analysis
Declining expectations indicate headwinds—investigate whether temporary or structural issues.
Extensive analyst coverage provides high-quality consensus estimates and market transparency.
Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.
Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.
Waste Management, Inc. Insider Positioning
During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $393K and sold $15.70M worth of WM shares, resulting in $15.31M of net selling activity.
3 Months
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12.5K
3.05M
-3.1M
-$3.05M
3-6 Months
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53.4K
12.32M
-12.3M
-$12.32M
6-9 Months
2.0K
392.84K
1.4K
299.54K
+93K
+$93K
9-12 Months
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22.52K
-23K
-$23K
Top Buyers
Menke Sean E
Director
$393K
Top Sellers
Fish James C Jr
Officer: Chief Executive Officer
$8.47M
Morris John J
Officer: President & Coo
$3.13M
Smith Donald J
Officer: Sr. Vp - Operations
$1.28M
Watson Michael J.
Officer: Sr. Vp-Chief Customer Officer
$1.27M
Carrasco Rafael
Officer: Svp Of Enterprise Strategy
$451K
Insider Activity Analysis
Net Insider Sentiment
Strong bearish signal with $15.31M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.
Buy/Sell Ratio
Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.
Recent Trend (3 Months)
Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchases—may warrant investigation into company developments.
Insider Participation
5 insider sellers vs. 1 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.
Insider Activity Insight
Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.
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Research Paths
Snapshot
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Value Model
Stress test fair value across bear, base, and bull assumptions.
Statements
Validate revenue quality, margins, and balance sheet durability.
Earnings Call
Read management commentary and compare it with reported outcomes.
Dividends
Check payout sustainability and long-term distribution behavior.
Analyst Expectations
Review consensus spread and where estimate risk is concentrated.