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WM Stock Forecast: Waste Management, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Nov 2026
$238
+1.62% on the day

The 28 Wall Street analysts covering Waste Management, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $259 — +8.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 78 of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$94.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
78/ 100
Median analyst target
$259
Analysts covering
28
Revenue$6.7B+4.0% y/y
Operating income$1.3B
Net income$786.0M
Free cash flow$1.1B
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+5.9%
1M
+16.6%
YTD
+9.9%
1Y
+20.8%
From 52W high
−2.0%
From 52W low
+21.4%
$196
$243
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

WM stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Waste Management, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 4 Nov 2026
78/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
96
Quality
88
Value
85
Issuance
74
Accruals
72
Momentum
64
Growth
53
Revisions
51
Size
3

Volatility (96): The share price has been relatively steady.

Revisions (51): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.

Size (3): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

WM stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on WM, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$200$220$240$260$280Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26WMHigh $283Median $259Low $220

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says28 analysts
19 Buy9 Hold0 Sell
Low $220Median $259High $283

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +8.6% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
31 Oct 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
30 Oct 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$270 → $280
29 Oct 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$277 → $283
29 Oct 2026BNP ParibasMaintainsNeutral$248 → $245
29 Oct 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$235 → $260
29 Oct 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform$244 → $247
13 Oct 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
13 Oct 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$230 → $220
8 Oct 2026CIBCMaintainsNeutral$250 → $225
8 Oct 2026CIBCMaintainsNeutral—
8 Oct 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$270 → $235
8 Oct 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
15 Sept 2026Wolfe ResearchAssumesPeer Perform—
4 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
4 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$265 → $270
30 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
30 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight$270 → $277
30 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform$240 → $244
30 July 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsSector Perform—
30 July 2026StifelMaintainsBuy—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

WM vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Nov 2026, Waste Management, Inc. returned +20.8% against +14.8% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

WM vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
95100105110115120Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26WMS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

WM analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−0.3%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
7
Fundamentals

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
31.3×

Cheaper than 24% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.6×

Cheaper than 32% of US stocks

Price / book
9.6×

Cheaper than 9% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
14.8×

Cheaper than 24% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
6.3%

Higher than 44% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
36.0%

Higher than 70% of US stocks

Gross margin
40.8%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Operating margin
19.1%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Net margin
11.8%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
31.7%

Higher than 88% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.7%

Higher than 84% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.6%

Higher than 76% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Waste Management, Inc. has a market value of $94.8B and an enterprise value of $116.5B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $25.7B. The latest quarter grew 6.3% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $2.9B, a 11.1% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $7.06.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.6B, after $2.9B of capital spending.

  • Waste Management, Inc. spent $1.0B on share buybacks and $1.4B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 400.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 31.3×; forward P/E: 26.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.59%, paying out 48% of earnings.

  • Waste Management, Inc. employs 60,500 people — $424K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 4 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

WM vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelWaste Management
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
WMWaste Management, Inc.$94.8B78
RSGRepublic Services, Inc.$76.0B71
CLHClean Harbors, Inc.$15.4B95
CWSTCasella Waste Systems, Inc.$6.3B49
EMREmerson Electric Co.*$95.8B74
UPSUnited Parcel Service, Inc.*$96.6B90
CSXCSX Corp.*$96.8B90

* Nearest Industrials names by size — few waste management companies of this scale trade in the US universe.

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Waste Management, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest WM news & analysis

Waste Management: Healthcare Turnaround And Sustainability Investments Support Upside

Seeking Alpha · 3 Nov 2026positive

Seeking Alpha rates Waste Management Buy, citing a turnaround in Healthcare Solutions, strong core pricing, and operational efficiency. It says recycling automation and renewable natural gas investments are nearing completion and may support earnings and free cash flow growth.

Why it matters — WM watchers may follow the healthcare turnaround and the nearing completion of sustainability investments as factors cited in the article for the company’s performance.

Republic Services Has the Momentum, But Waste Management Has Another Advantage

MarketBeat · 3 Nov 2026neutral

Republic Services and Waste Management, the two largest waste and recycling services firms in North America, both reported earnings in the final days of October. The headline says Republic has the momentum, while Waste Management has another advantage.

Why it matters — The item compares WM with its largest industry peer, offering context for watchers reviewing the companies’ recent earnings.

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

Zacks Investment Research · 2 Nov 2026neutral

Zacks Investment Research poses a comparison of Veolia Environnement SA (VEOEY) and Waste Management (WM), asking which stock offers the better value opportunity.

Why it matters — The item frames WM in a direct value comparison with Veolia, which may interest investors tracking WM alongside a peer.

Is Waste Management a Buy After Its Latest Earnings Report?

The Motley Fool · 2 Nov 2026neutral

Higher fuel and insurance claims costs reduced WM’s margin, and adjusted earnings came in a few cents below estimates. Free cash flow rose 20% during the quarter and covered the dividend about 2.6 times over nine months.

Why it matters — WM watchers may weigh the pressure on margins and earnings against stronger free cash flow and dividend coverage.

Rollins Has Grown Revenue for 100 Straight Quarters. Here Are 3 More Boring Businesses to Watch

24/7 Wall Street · 1 Nov 2026neutral

Rollins reported 100 consecutive quarters of revenue growth. The article also points to three other unglamorous businesses with a similar record of growth across economic conditions.

Why it matters — The article’s focus on steady-performing businesses may interest WM watchers, though the excerpt provides no specific information about WM.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about WM stock

What is the WM stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 28 Wall Street analysts covering Waste Management, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $259, with estimates ranging from $220 to $283. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is WM stock a buy right now?

Of the 28 analysts covering Waste Management, Inc., 19 rate it a Buy, 9 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Waste Management, Inc. 78 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 4 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank WM?

As at 4 Nov 2026, Waste Management, Inc. ranks 78 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (96 of 100).

Will WM stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 28 analysts implies +8.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Waste Management, Inc. 78 out of 100 as at 4 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the WM stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Waste Management, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for WM are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $220 to $283 over the next 12 months.

How has WM stock performed over the past year?

Waste Management, Inc. returned +20.8% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Waste Management, Inc. do?

Waste Management Inc. is a leading environmental services company that provides collection, transfer, recycling, disposal, and resource recovery solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers.

What is the latest news on WM?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 3 Nov 2026): "Waste Management: Healthcare Turnaround And Sustainability Investments Support Upside". Seeking Alpha rates Waste Management Buy, citing a turnaround in Healthcare Solutions, strong core pricing, and operational efficiency. It says recycling automation and renewable natural gas investments are nearing completion and may support earnings and free cash flow growth.

Company

About Waste Management, Inc.

Waste Management Inc. is a leading environmental services company that provides collection, transfer, recycling, disposal, and resource recovery solutions for residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. The company operates an extensive network of landfills, transfer stations, recycling processing facilities, and related infrastructure that supports efficient waste handling and materials recovery across North America and selected international markets. Its services help customers manage everyday solid waste, recyclables, and specialized streams through integrated, end-to-end operations. Waste Management Inc. also participates in renewable energy activities tied to landfill gas-to-energy projects and offers healthcare-focused waste solutions as part of its service portfolio. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Waste Management Inc. plays a central role in the environmental services market by connecting collection, processing, and disposal capabilities within a single operating platform.

CEO Mr. James C. Fish Jr. · 60,500 employees · United States · https://www.wm.com