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Waste Management (WM) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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WM Stock Forecast

Waste Management (WM) stock forecast, based on 28 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $229.60, with a high of $250.00 and a low of $220.00. This represents a -0.57% decline from the last price of $230.91.

$175 $190 $205 $220 $235 $250 High: $250 Avg: $229.6 Low: $220 Last Closed Price: $230.91

WM Stock Rating

Waste Management stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 28 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 12 Buy (42.86%), 16 Hold (57.14%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 28 0 16 12 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

WM Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockWaste Management-0.57%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 29.76%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--13
Avg Price Target--$223.54
Last Closing Price$230.91$230.91$230.91
Upside/Downside---3.19%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 253710-121
Mar, 25289-120
Feb, 25289-120
Jan, 253911-124
Dec, 242911-123
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 30, 2024Kevin ChiangCIBC$228.00$217.614.77%-1.26%
Oct 30, 2024Devin DodgeBMO Capital$220.00$216.551.59%-4.72%
Oct 30, 2024Konark GuptaScotiabank$225.00$216.993.69%-2.56%
Oct 29, 2024Tobey SommerTruist Financial$250.00$219.1114.10%8.27%
Oct 29, 2024Michael FenigerBank of America Securities$225.00$208.268.04%-2.56%
Oct 03, 2024Konark GuptaScotiabank$220.00$209.095.22%-4.72%
Jul 26, 2024Devin DodgeBMO Capital$213.00$198.487.32%-7.76%
Jul 26, 2024David MantheyRobert W. Baird$216.00$199.928.04%-6.46%
Jun 03, 2024Jeffrey SilberBMO Capital$212.00$201.645.14%-8.19%
May 22, 2024Faiza AlwyDeutsche Bank$241.00$208.3315.68%4.37%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Mar 05, 2025CIBCNeutralNeutralhold
Feb 03, 2025CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Jan 31, 2025Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 31, 2025OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 31, 2025RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Oct 30, 2024CIBCNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 30, 2024BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Oct 30, 2024OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 30, 2024ScotiabankSector PerformSector Performhold
Oct 29, 2024Goldman SachsBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $11 $12 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$3.54$4.32$5.42$5.69$6.81-----
Avg Forecast$4.00$4.86$5.70$5.98$7.31$7.89$8.85$10.10$10.62$11.58
High Forecast$4.19$5.09$5.79$6.02$7.40$8.20$9.44$10.35$10.87$11.85
Low Forecast$3.90$4.74$5.65$5.93$7.25$7.61$8.58$9.81$10.31$11.25
Surprise %-11.50%-11.11%-4.91%-4.85%-6.84%-----

Revenue Forecast

$10B $15B $20B $25B $30B $35B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$15.22B$17.93B$19.70B$20.43B$22.06B-----
Avg Forecast$15.13B$17.87B$19.74B$20.40B$21.99B$25.55B$26.85B$28.71B$31.27B$33.10B
High Forecast$15.69B$18.54B$19.95B$20.41B$22.03B$25.89B$27.44B$28.79B$31.84B$33.71B
Low Forecast$14.85B$17.55B$19.58B$20.38B$21.95B$25.09B$25.99B$28.63B$30.58B$32.37B
Surprise %0.59%0.32%-0.20%0.11%0.31%-----

Net Income Forecast

$1B $2B $3B $3B $4B $5B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$1.50B$1.82B$2.24B$2.30B$2.75B-----
Avg Forecast$1.42B$1.80B$1.98B$2.30B$2.95B$3.13B$3.53B$3.96B$4.28B$4.67B
High Forecast$1.71B$2.16B$2.38B$2.76B$2.98B$3.31B$3.81B$4.17B$4.39B$4.78B
Low Forecast$1.14B$1.44B$1.59B$1.84B$2.92B$3.07B$3.46B$3.96B$4.16B$4.54B
Surprise %5.15%1.07%12.93%--7.06%-----

WM Forecast FAQ

Is Waste Management stock a buy?

Waste Management stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 28 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 12 Buy, 16 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Waste Management is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Waste Management's price target?

Waste Management's price target, set by 28 Wall Street analysts, averages $229.6 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $220 at the low end to $250 at the high end, suggesting a potential -0.57% change from the previous closing price of $230.91.

How does Waste Management stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Waste Management's stock forecast shows a -0.57% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (29.76%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Waste Management over the past three months?

  • April 2025: 14.29% Strong Buy, 33.33% Buy, 47.62% Hold, 0% Sell, 4.76% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 10.00% Strong Buy, 40.00% Buy, 45.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 5.00% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 10.00% Strong Buy, 40.00% Buy, 45.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 5.00% Strong Sell.

What is Waste Management’s EPS forecast?

Waste Management's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $7.89, marking a 15.86% increase from the reported $6.81 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $8.85 in 2026, $10.1 in 2027, $10.62 in 2028, and $11.58 in 2029.

What is Waste Management’s revenue forecast?

Waste Management's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $25.55B, reflecting a 15.82% increase from the reported $22.06B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $26.85B, followed by $28.71B for 2027, $31.27B for 2028, and $33.1B for 2029.

What is Waste Management’s net income forecast?

Waste Management's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $3.13B, representing an 14.15% increase from the reported $2.75B in 2024. Projections indicate $3.53B in 2026, $3.96B in 2027, $4.28B in 2028, and $4.67B in 2029.