Waste Management stock carries a Moderate Buy consensus

Published on 10/06/2026 at 18:02 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Waste Management stock has a Moderate Buy consensus at USD 258.89 from 19 analysts on October 6, 2026. Q2 revenue rose 4.0 percent to USD 6.684 billion.

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Waste Management stock (ISIN US94106L1098) was last at USD 208.18 on the NYSE on October 6, 2026 at 12:02 p.m. ET, up 0.74 percent from the prior close of USD 206.66. MarketBeat reports a Moderate Buy consensus from 19 analysts, with an average 12-month price target of USD 258.89.

Consensus points to higher value

The consensus target stands 24.4 percent above the October 6 price, giving the stock a clear valuation reference while the shares remain 16.1 percent below the 52-week high of USD 248.13. MarketBeat lists six analyst holds and 13 buys, with no sell ratings in its October 6, 2026 overview.

The individual estimates are not uniform. According to MarketBeat, UBS raised its target from USD 265.00 to USD 270.00 and kept a Buy rating in a research note dated August 4, 2026, while Barclays raised its target from USD 270.00 to USD 277.00 on July 30, 2026.

Q2 growth met a pricing test

Waste Management reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of USD 6.684 billion, up 4.0 percent from the prior-year quarter. Zacks reported on July 29, 2026 that adjusted EPS was USD 2.02, beating the USD 1.99 consensus by USD 0.03, while revenue missed the USD 6.71 billion estimate.

The same report said WM reduced its 2026 revenue outlook to USD 26.28 billion to USD 26.48 billion from USD 26.43 billion to USD 26.63 billion. Management maintained adjusted operating EBITDA guidance of USD 8.15 billion to USD 8.25 billion and free cash flow guidance of USD 3.75 billion to USD 3.85 billion, shifting attention toward volume performance and margin protection.

Third-quarter date is set

According to Business Wire on September 24, 2026, WM will release third-quarter results after the market close on October 27, 2026, followed by an investor call on October 28, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The upcoming report will show whether pricing can continue to offset softer collection volumes.

Stock remains below yearly high

WM was last at USD 208.18 on the NYSE on October 6, 2026 at 12:02 p.m. ET, with a market capitalization of USD 83.2 billion and volume of 814,533 shares. Its 52-week range is USD 194.11 to USD 248.13.