Waste Management Inc (WM)

NYSE
Currency in USD
225.87
-2.32(-1.02%)
Closed
After Hours
229.00+3.13(+1.39%)
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Full Analysis
Has raised its dividend for 21 consecutive years
Fair Value
Day's Range
224.84228.35
52 wk Range
196.59235.81
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
225.87
Open
227.34
Day's Range
224.84-228.35
52 wk Range
196.59-235.81
Volume
1.31M
Average Volume (3m)
1.67M
1-Year Change
6.71%
Book Value / Share
20.56
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Price Target
235.08
Upside
+4.08%
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Waste Management Inc Company Profile

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 offers collection services, including picking up and transporting waste and recyclable materials from where it was generated to a transfer station, recovery facility, or disposal site; owns and operates transfer stations; and owns, develops, and operates landfill gas-to-energy facilities that produce renewable electricity and renewable natural gas. It also operates materials processing and commodities recycling services, including cardboard, paper, glass, metals, plastics, construction and demolition materials, and other recycling commodities are recovered for resale or redirected for other purposes; recycling brokerage services, such as managing the marketing of recyclable materials for third parties; and other strategic business solutions. In addition, the company collects recyclable food and yard waste, as well as markets and sells mulch, compost, soil amendments, and renewable energy; offers remediation and construction, and industrial waste services; and manages and markets fly ash. Further, it provides Regulated Waste and Compliance Services (RWCS), which offers compliance programs, as well as collection, processing, and disposal of regulated and specialized waste, including medical, pharmaceutical, and hazardous waste; and Secure Information Destruction (SID) services that includes the collection of personal and confidential information for secure destruction and recycling of sorted office paper. The company was formerly known as USA Waste Services, Inc. and changed its name to Waste Management, Inc. in 1998. Waste Management, Inc. was founded in 1968 and is based in Houston, Texas.

Waste Management Inc SWOT Analysis


Waste Giant's Resilience
Waste Management showcases strong financial performance, exceeding analyst expectations and demonstrating pricing power in the competitive waste management industry
Strategic Expansion
Delve into Waste Management's acquisition strategy, including the Stericycle purchase, and its potential to drive growth and create new revenue streams
Green Initiatives
Explore Waste Management's sustainability efforts, including investments in renewable natural gas projects and improved recycling operations
Future Outlook
Analysts project a low double-digit Adjusted EBITDA CAGR through 2026, with price targets ranging from $204 to $227, reflecting optimism in WM's growth trajectory
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Waste Management Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2024

  • WM reports 11% increase in Q3 operating EBITDA, record 30.5% margin; on track for $6.5B full-year EBITDA guidance
  • Stericycle acquisition progressing; shareholder approval received, awaiting Canadian regulatory clearance
  • 20% YTD free cash flow growth; $3.15-3.25B capital expenditure projected, focusing on sustainability investments
  • 10% operating EBITDA growth projected for 2024; $800M EBITDA from sustainability investments targeted by 2027
  • $150-200M additional EBITDA expected from landfill gas facilities from 2025 onward; optimistic outlook despite economic uncertainties
Last Updated: 31/10/2024, 13:02
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Metrics to compare
WM
Peers
Sector
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P/E Ratio
33.1x−15.9x11.8x
PEG Ratio
1.630.020.03
Price/Book
11.0x1.8x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
4.1x1.7x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
4.9%12.1%24.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

11 Buy
10 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
22 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 235.08
(+4.08% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 6.84
Dividend Yield
1.45%
Industry Median 0.91%
Annualised payout
3.30
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+7.91%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Jan 29, 2025
EPS / Forecast
1.70 / 1.82
Revenue / Forecast
5.89B / 5.67B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Is the Waste Management (WM) Premarket Price Today?

The Waste Management (WM) premarket price is . Premarket price change units: . Premarket percentage change: . Premarket volume: . Current date: 19 Mar 2025. Previous close: 225.87

What Stock Exchange Does Waste Management Trade On?

Waste Management is listed and trades on the NYSE stock exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Waste Management?

The stock symbol for Waste Management is "WM."

What Is the Waste Management (WM) Afterhours Price Today? (Afterhours variable test: ) Current Date: 19 Mar 2025

After hours price: . After hours price change (units): . Price change percentage:

What Is the Waste Management Market Cap?

As of today, Waste Management market cap is 90.83B.

What is Waste Management Earnings Per Share?

The Waste Management EPS is 6.84.

What Is the Next Waste Management Earnings Date?

Waste Management will release its next earnings report on 28 Apr 2025.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is WM a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Neutral.
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