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Waste Management Inc (WM)

NYSE
Currency in USD
224.05
-1.24(-0.55%)
Closed
Pre Market
224.14+0.09(+0.04%)
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Full Analysis
Has raised its dividend for 21 consecutive years
Fair Value
Day's Range
223.18224.47
52 wk Range
171.15230.39
Key Statistics
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Prev. Close
224.05
Open
224.25
Day's Range
223.18-224.47
52 wk Range
171.15-230.39
Volume
1.19M
Average Volume (3m)
1.46M
1-Year Change
28.8%
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Price Target
230.80
Upside
+3.01%
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Waste Management Inc Company Profile

Waste Management, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of environmental solutions to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers in the United States and Canada. 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 and operates transfer stations, as well as owns, develops, and operates landfill facilities that produce landfill gas used as renewable natural gas for generating electricity. As of December 31, 2022, the company owned or operated 254 solid waste landfills, five secure hazardous waste landfills, 97 MRFs, and 337 transfer stations. It also provides materials processing and commodities recycling services at its MRFs, where 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 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.

Waste Management Inc SWOT Analysis


Financial Resilience
Waste Management maintains guidance despite Q2 shortfall, projecting low double-digit adjusted EBITDA CAGR through 2026, driven by pricing power and cost optimization
Strategic Acquisitions
Explore WM's $750 million investment in solid waste companies, including the Stericycle deal, potentially adding $300 million in annualized revenue with synergy upside
Sustainability Focus
Delve into WM's investments in landfill RNG projects and recycling operations, offering earnings growth potential amid evolving environmental regulations
Market Outlook
Analysts set price targets ranging from $204 to $213, reflecting a cautious stance on WM's near-term potential amid industry consolidation and operational challenges
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Waste Management Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2024

  • 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: 2024/10/31, 13:58
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Compare WM to Peers and Sector

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Peers
Sector
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P/E Ratio
34.0x0.7x11.7x
PEG Ratio
2.150.160.03
Price/Book
11.3x1.3x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
4.2x0.5x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
2.3%18.1%20.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Analysts' Recommendations

11 Buy
11 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
20 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 230.80

(+3.01% Upside)

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 6.57
Dividend Yield
1.33%
Industry Median 0.92%
Annualised payout
3
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+8.06%
Growth Streak

FAQ

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

The Waste Management stock price today is 224.05

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."

Does Waste Management Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Waste Management dividend yield is 1.34%.

What Is the Waste Management Market Cap?

As of today, Waste Management market cap is 89.93B.

What is Waste Management Earnings Per Share?

The Waste Management EPS is 6.57.

What Is the Next Waste Management Earnings Date?

Waste Management will release its next earnings report on 12 Feb 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 Buy.
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