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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 33 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $252.00, with a high of $262.00 and a low of $238.00. This represents a 17.65% increase from the last price of $214.19.

$175 $193 $211 $229 $247 $265 High: $262 Avg: $252 Low: $238 Last Closed Price: $214.19

WM Stock Rating

Waste Management stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 33 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 17 Buy (51.52%), 16 Hold (48.48%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 33 0 16 17 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

WM Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockWaste Management17.65%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 18.94%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts277
Avg Price Target$247.00$253.71$253.71
Last Closing Price$214.19$214.19$214.19
Upside/Downside15.32%18.45%18.45%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Dec, 254158-128
Nov, 2541110--25
Oct, 254119-125
Sep, 253109-123
Aug, 253109-123
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Nov 24, 2025Goldman Sachs$256.00$216.6218.18%19.52%
Nov 13, 2025Wells Fargo$238.00$204.5116.38%11.12%
Nov 04, 2025Robert W. Baird$242.00$196.7722.99%12.98%
Oct 29, 2025Tobey SommerTruist Financial$260.00$202.7228.26%21.39%
Oct 29, 2025Konark GuptaScotiabank$254.00$202.7125.30%18.59%
Oct 29, 2025Noah KayeOppenheimer$262.00$204.2328.29%22.32%
Oct 10, 2025Konark GuptaScotiabank$264.00$219.2520.41%23.26%
Oct 30, 2024Kevin ChiangCIBC$228.00$217.614.77%6.45%
Oct 30, 2024Devin DodgeBMO Capital$220.00$216.551.59%2.71%
Oct 30, 2024Konark GuptaScotiabank$225.00$216.993.69%5.05%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Nov 24, 2025Goldman SachsBuyBuyinitialise
Nov 13, 2025Wells FargoOverweightinitialise
Oct 29, 2025ScotiabankSector OutperformSector Outperformhold
Oct 29, 2025CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Oct 29, 2025OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 29, 2025Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Oct 29, 2025BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 06, 2025Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformhold
Sep 17, 2025CitigroupBuyBuyhold
Jul 30, 2025BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$3 $4 $5 $6 $7 $8 $9 $10 $11 $12 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$3.54$4.32$5.42$5.69$6.81-----
Avg Forecast$4.00$4.86$5.70$5.98$7.31$7.89$8.85$10.10$10.62$11.58
High Forecast$4.19$5.09$5.79$6.02$7.40$8.20$9.44$10.35$10.87$11.85
Low Forecast$3.90$4.74$5.65$5.93$7.25$7.61$8.58$9.81$10.31$11.25
Surprise %-11.50%-11.11%-4.91%-4.85%-6.84%-----

Revenue Forecast

$10B $15B $20B $25B $30B $35B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$15.22B$17.93B$19.70B$20.43B$22.06B-----
Avg Forecast$15.13B$17.87B$19.74B$20.40B$21.99B$25.55B$26.85B$28.71B$31.27B$33.10B
High Forecast$15.69B$18.54B$19.95B$20.41B$22.03B$25.89B$27.44B$28.79B$31.84B$33.71B
Low Forecast$14.85B$17.55B$19.58B$20.38B$21.95B$25.09B$25.99B$28.63B$30.58B$32.37B
Surprise %0.59%0.32%-0.20%0.11%0.31%-----

Net Income Forecast

$1B $2B $3B $3B $4B $5B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28Dec 29
Reported$1.50B$1.82B$2.24B$2.30B$2.75B-----
Avg Forecast$1.42B$1.80B$1.98B$2.30B$2.95B$3.13B$3.53B$3.96B$4.28B$4.67B
High Forecast$1.71B$2.16B$2.38B$2.76B$2.98B$3.31B$3.81B$4.17B$4.39B$4.78B
Low Forecast$1.14B$1.44B$1.59B$1.84B$2.92B$3.07B$3.46B$3.96B$4.16B$4.54B
Surprise %5.15%1.07%12.93%--7.06%-----

WM Forecast FAQ

Is Waste Management stock a buy?

Waste Management stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 33 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 17 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 33 Wall Street analysts, averages $252 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $238 at the low end to $262 at the high end, suggesting a potential 17.65% change from the previous closing price of $214.19.

How does Waste Management stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Waste Management's stock forecast shows a 17.65% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the industrials stocks sector (18.94%).

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

  • December 2025: 14.29% Strong Buy, 53.57% Buy, 28.57% Hold, 0% Sell, 3.57% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 16.00% Strong Buy, 44.00% Buy, 40.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • October 2025: 16.00% Strong Buy, 44.00% Buy, 36.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 4.00% Strong Sell.

What is Waste Management’s EPS forecast?

Waste Management's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $7.89, marking a 15.86% increase from the reported $6.81 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $8.85 in 2026, $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 2025 is $25.55B, reflecting a 15.82% increase from the reported $22.06B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $26.85B, followed by $28.71B for 2027, $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 2025 stands at $3.13B, representing an 14.15% increase from the reported $2.75B in 2024. Projections indicate $3.53B in 2026, $3.96B in 2027, $4.28B in 2028, and $4.67B in 2029.