Waste Management consensus firms for the year, shares tracked against S&P 500 peers
25.06.2026 - 16:24:13 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-25, 16:23.
Waste Management (US94106L1098) starts Thursday trading on the NYSE with a stable analyst backdrop for 2026. Market data from Zacks and MarketBeat shows the S&P 500 constituent trading close to recent levels, with consensus expecting continued earnings growth and solid cash generation. MarketBeat earnings overview
What the estimates signal
For the current fiscal year, Wall Street currently expects Waste Management to deliver mid-single-digit to high-single-digit earnings growth versus 2025, based on the aggregated EPS estimates on MarketBeat and Zacks. Zacks commentary on WM Several houses maintain Buy or Overweight recommendations, reflecting confidence in the company’s defensive cash flow profile.
Recent commentary from Zacks highlights that Waste Management shares closed a recent session at 223.26 US dollars, up about 2 percent on the day and outperforming the S&P 500, while also noting a roughly 1.5 percent gain over the prior month. Zacks commentary on WM This aligns with the picture of a relatively resilient defensive stock in the broader index.
Ratings and valuation in focus
Analyst compilations on MarketBeat indicate a predominantly positive stance on Waste Management, with a majority of brokers rating the stock as Buy or equivalent and a minority sitting at Hold. MarketBeat WM overview The consensus price target implies only moderate upside from current levels, mirroring the stock’s already full valuation versus historical averages.
Zacks points out that the shares trade at a premium to the broader industrials group on traditional valuation metrics such as price-to-earnings, which is typical for the stable waste-collection and recycling model backed by long-term municipal and commercial contracts. Zacks commentary on WM For investors comparing across the S&P 500, that premium often hinges on the perceived predictability of pricing and volumes in North America.
All news and analysis on the Waste Management shares
Further coverage, background and price data on Waste Management can be found in the dedicated topic overview on ad-hoc-news.de and on the company’s own Investor Relations pages.
How Waste Management earns its money
Waste Management generates the bulk of its revenue from collecting, transferring, recycling and disposing of solid waste for municipal, commercial, industrial and residential customers across North America. Company operations overview The group also operates landfill gas-to-energy projects and recycling facilities, adding incremental income from recovered materials and renewable energy credits.
Where the shares trade today
The Waste Management shares (US94106L1098) most recently traded on the NYSE at 223.26 US dollars as of 2026-06-24, 15:59 Eastern Time, according to MarketBeat data. MarketBeat WM overview
Key data on the Waste Management shares
- Company: Waste Management, Inc.
- ISIN: US94106L1098
- WKN: 893579
- Ticker: WM
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of 2026-06-24, 15:59): 223.26 USD
- Market cap: 87.9 billion USD (as of 2026-06-24)
- Sector / industry: Industrials / Environmental & Facilities Services
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. Investors should conduct their own research or consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
