Is WM stock a buy or a sell according to analysts?

Of the 35 analyst ratings on Waste Management, Inc., 54% are Buy or Strong Buy, 16 are Hold, and 0 are Sell. The overall consensus rating is Buy. Analyst ratings are opinions, not investment advice.

What is the analyst price target for WM?

The average analyst price target for Waste Management, Inc. is $225.00. Individual targets range from $225.00 to $225.00.

When is Waste Management, Inc.'s next earnings date?

Waste Management, Inc. is scheduled to report earnings on October 27, 2026. Analysts expect earnings of $2.18 per share.

Does Waste Management, Inc. pay a dividend?

Yes — Waste Management, Inc. has paid $3.66 per share in dividends over the trailing twelve months.

How volatile is WM stock?

WM has a beta of 0.43, meaning it has historically been less volatile than the broader market.

What sector is Waste Management, Inc. in?

Waste Management, Inc. operates in the Industrials sector, the Waste Management industry, and its stock trades on NYSE.

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Waste Management, Inc. at a glance

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Waste Management, Inc. (WM) is an Industrials company in the Waste Management industry, headquartered in Houston, TX, with about 60,500 employees. Its shares trade on NYSE, and its IPO date is June 22, 1988. With a market capitalization of $95.7 billion, WM is a large-cap stock.

It trades an average of 2.2 million shares a day.

In its latest reported quarter (results released July 28, 2026), Waste Management, Inc. posted revenue of $6.7 billion and earnings of $2.02 per share, against estimates of $6.7 billion and $1.98.

Figures as of October 25, 2026, from market data providers. Descriptive only, not financial advice.

WM: Frequently asked questions

As of October 25, 2026, Waste Management, Inc. has a market capitalization of $95.7 billion, making it a large-cap company in the Industrials sector.

Figures update throughout the day from market data providers. Nothing on this page is financial advice.