Waste Management stock holds firm after July 28 earnings beat
Published on 08/24/2026 at 17:43 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Waste Management (US94106L1098) stock opened at $223.87 on August 24, 2026, with a market cap of $89.48 billion and a 52-week range of $194.11 to $248.13. The latest reported quarter, released on July 28, 2026, delivered $2.02 in EPS on $6.68 billion in revenue, both compared with $1.98 and $6.71 billion in the consensus view.
Earnings still set the tone
The July 28, 2026 quarter showed 4.0 percent year-over-year revenue growth and EPS of $2.02 versus $1.92 a year earlier. That mix matters because the market is still pricing the company on durable cash generation rather than a single-day headline move.
Analysts' current full-year view in the same market snapshot points to $8.13 in earnings per share, which gives investors a concrete benchmark against the most recent quarterly result. The shares also traded below the 200-day moving average of $227.79 and the 50-day moving average of $228.06 in the same snapshot.
Chart and valuation
The price at $223.87 sits below both moving averages but well above the 52-week low of $194.11. The stock's market cap of $89.48 billion and P/E ratio of 31.71 show that the market is still assigning a premium multiple to the waste and recycling leader.
For traders, the key number is the gap between the current quote and the 52-week high of $248.13. For long-only investors, the more durable comparison is the 4.0 percent year-over-year revenue gain against the slightly softer revenue print versus estimates.
Trash and recycling scale
Waste Management's core business still runs through residential collection, commercial hauling, and landfill disposal, with the company using its scale to support pricing and route density. The July 28 quarter's $6.68 billion of revenue and 31.68 percent return on equity underline why the company is treated as a quality defensive operator.
Shares finished the latest session at $223.87, leaving the stock between its 52-week low and high and just below the nearby moving-average band. That keeps the August 24, 2026 trading setup focused on earnings quality, valuation, and the next read on margin durability.
More on Waste Management stock
Waste Management's model combines collection trucks, transfer stations, landfills, and recycling facilities, so earnings tend to reflect pricing, route density, and disposal economics more than one-off project wins. The most recent quarter's $2.02 EPS on $6.68 billion in revenue gives that model a fresh reference point.
Stock view
Waste Management stock traded at $223.87 on August 24, 2026, with a market cap of $89.48 billion. The share price remains below the 52-week high of $248.13 and above the 52-week low of $194.11.
Fact box
Company: Waste Management, Inc.
ISIN: US94106L1098
Ticker: WM
Exchange: NYSE
Price (as of August 24, 2026): $223.87 USD
Market cap: $89.48 billion
Sector / Industry: Industrials / Environmental services
Index membership: S&P 500
