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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 35 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $253.75, with a high of $264.00 and a low of $238.00. This represents a 4.02% increase from the last price of $243.95.

$175 $193 $211 $229 $247 $265 High: $264 Avg: $253.75 Low: $238 Last Closed Price: $243.95

WM Stock Rating

Waste Management stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 35 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 19 Buy (54.29%), 16 Hold (45.71%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 35 0 16 19 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

WM Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockWaste Management4.02%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-411
Avg Price Target-$258.50$255.45
Last Closing Price$243.95$243.95$243.95
Upside/Downside-5.96%4.71%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Mar, 263167-127
Feb, 263167-127
Jan, 264156-126
Dec, 254158-128
Nov, 2541110--25
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 30, 2026Oppenheimer$264.00$223.1318.32%8.22%
Jan 21, 2026Scotiabank$250.00$222.7912.21%2.48%
Jan 09, 2026UBS$260.00$217.8619.34%6.58%
Jan 05, 2026Connor CernigliaBernstein$260.00$217.9419.30%6.58%
Nov 24, 2025Goldman Sachs$256.00$216.6218.18%4.94%
Nov 13, 2025Wells Fargo$238.00$204.5116.38%-2.44%
Nov 04, 2025Robert W. Baird$242.00$196.7722.99%-0.80%
Oct 29, 2025Tobey SommerTruist Financial$260.00$202.7228.26%6.58%
Oct 29, 2025Konark GuptaScotiabank$254.00$202.7125.30%4.12%
Oct 29, 2025Noah KayeOppenheimer$262.00$204.2328.29%7.40%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Feb 17, 2026CIBCNeutralNeutralhold
Feb 02, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Jan 30, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Jan 30, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Jan 30, 2026OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 30, 2026RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Jan 29, 2026JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Jan 23, 2026Wells FargoOverweightOverweighthold
Jan 21, 2026ScotiabankSector OutperformSector Performdowngrade
Jan 09, 2026UBSBuyBuyupgrade

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $11 $12 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$4.32$5.42$5.69$6.84$6.72----
Avg Forecast$4.86$5.70$5.98$7.31$7.89$8.85$10.10$10.62$11.58
High Forecast$5.09$5.79$6.02$7.40$8.20$9.44$10.35$10.87$11.85
Low Forecast$4.74$5.65$5.93$7.25$7.61$8.58$9.81$10.31$11.25
Surprise %-11.11%-4.91%-4.85%-6.43%-14.83%----

Revenue Forecast

$15B $19B $23B $27B $31B $35B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$17.93B$19.70B$20.43B$22.06B$25.20B----
Avg Forecast$17.87B$19.74B$20.40B$21.99B$25.55B$26.85B$28.71B$31.27B$33.10B
High Forecast$18.54B$19.95B$20.41B$22.03B$25.89B$27.44B$28.79B$31.84B$33.71B
Low Forecast$17.55B$19.58B$20.38B$21.95B$25.09B$25.99B$28.63B$30.58B$32.37B
Surprise %0.32%-0.20%0.11%0.31%-1.36%----

Net Income Forecast

$1B $2B $3B $3B $4B $5B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$1.82B$2.24B$2.30B$2.75B$2.71B----
Avg Forecast$1.80B$1.98B$2.30B$2.95B$3.13B$3.53B$3.96B$4.28B$4.67B
High Forecast$2.16B$2.38B$2.76B$2.98B$3.31B$3.81B$4.17B$4.39B$4.78B
Low Forecast$1.44B$1.59B$1.84B$2.92B$3.07B$3.46B$3.96B$4.16B$4.54B
Surprise %1.07%12.93%--7.06%-13.61%----

WM Forecast FAQ

Is Waste Management stock a buy?

Waste Management stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 35 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 19 Buy, 16 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Waste Management is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Waste Management's price target?

Waste Management's price target, set by 35 Wall Street analysts, averages $253.75 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $238 at the low end to $264 at the high end, suggesting a potential 4.02% change from the previous closing price of $243.95.

How does Waste Management stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Waste Management's stock forecast shows a 4.02% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (17.81%).

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

  • March 2026: 11.11% Strong Buy, 59.26% Buy, 25.93% Hold, 0% Sell, 3.70% Strong Sell.
  • February 2026: 11.11% Strong Buy, 59.26% Buy, 25.93% Hold, 0% Sell, 3.70% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 15.38% Strong Buy, 57.69% Buy, 23.08% Hold, 0% Sell, 3.85% Strong Sell.

What is Waste Management’s EPS forecast?

Waste Management's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $8.85, marking a 31.70% increase from the reported $6.72 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $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 2026 is $26.85B, reflecting a 6.52% increase from the reported $25.2B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $28.71B, followed by $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 2026 stands at $3.53B, representing an 30.33% increase from the reported $2.71B in 2025. Projections indicate $3.96B in 2027, $4.28B in 2028, and $4.67B in 2029.