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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 36 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $257.20, with a high of $280.00 and a low of $225.00. This represents a 11.39% increase from the last price of $230.90.

$195 $212 $229 $246 $263 $280 High: $280 Avg: $257.2 Low: $225 Last Closed Price: $230.9

WM Stock Rating

Waste Management stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 36 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 19 Buy (52.78%), 17 Hold (47.22%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 36 0 17 19 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

WM Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockWaste Management11.39%
SectorIndustrials Stocks 17.81%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts5513
Avg Price Target$257.20$257.20$253.85
Last Closing Price$230.90$230.90$230.90
Upside/Downside11.39%11.39%9.94%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 263169--28
Sep, 263169--28
Aug, 263169--28
Jul, 263169--28
Jun, 263169--28
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 30, 2026Jon WindhamUBS$280.00$230.9021.26%21.26%
Oct 29, 2026Patrick Tyler BrownRaymond James$251.00$225.1511.48%8.71%
Oct 29, 2026Noah KayeOppenheimer$263.00$225.1516.81%13.90%
Oct 29, 2026Stephanie MooreJefferies$267.00$225.1518.59%15.63%
Oct 08, 2026CIBC$225.00$208.387.98%-2.56%
Jul 07, 2026CIBC$244.00$228.986.56%5.67%
Jan 30, 2026Oppenheimer$264.00$223.1318.32%14.34%
Jan 21, 2026Scotiabank$250.00$222.7912.21%8.27%
Jan 09, 2026UBS$260.00$217.8619.34%12.60%
Jan 05, 2026Connor CernigliaBernstein$260.00$217.9419.30%12.60%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 30, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Oct 29, 2026Cowen & Co.BuyBuyhold
Oct 29, 2026CIBCNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 29, 2026RBC CapitalSector PerformSector Performhold
Oct 29, 2026UBSOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 29, 2026OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Oct 29, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 29, 2026JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Oct 09, 2026Raymond JamesOutperformOutperformhold
Aug 04, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold

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 36 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 19 Buy, 17 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 36 Wall Street analysts, averages $257.2 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $225 at the low end to $280 at the high end, suggesting a potential 11.39% change from the previous closing price of $230.9.

How does Waste Management stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Waste Management's stock forecast shows a 11.39% 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?

  • October 2026: 10.71% Strong Buy, 57.14% Buy, 32.14% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 10.71% Strong Buy, 57.14% Buy, 32.14% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 10.71% Strong Buy, 57.14% Buy, 32.14% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% 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.