Waste Management Stock Forecast, Price & News

Waste Management (NYSE:WM) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waste Management a buy right now?

8 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Waste Management in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" Waste Management stock.
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How has Waste Management's stock price been impacted by COVID-19?

Waste Management's stock was trading at $109.97 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, WM stock has increased by 51.7% and is now trading at $166.83.
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Are investors shorting Waste Management?

Waste Management saw a increase in short interest in October. As of October 29th, there was short interest totaling 5,080,000 shares, an increase of 18.1% from the October 14th total of 4,300,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 1,440,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 3.5 days. Currently, 1.3% of the company's stock are short sold.
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When is Waste Management's next earnings date?

Waste Management is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 17th 2022.
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How were Waste Management's earnings last quarter?

Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) released its earnings results on Tuesday, October, 26th. The business services provider reported $1.26 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $1.36 by $0.10. The business services provider earned $4.67 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.55 billion. Waste Management had a net margin of 10.09% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 27.19%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 20.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.09 EPS.
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How often does Waste Management pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Waste Management?

Waste Management announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, November 16th. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 3rd will be given a dividend of $0.575 per share on Friday, December 17th. This represents a $2.30 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.38%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 2nd.
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Is Waste Management a good dividend stock?

Waste Management pays an annual dividend of $2.30 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.41%. Waste Management has been increasing its dividend for 18 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Waste Management is 55.69%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Waste Management will have a dividend payout ratio of 42.28% next year. This indicates that Waste Management will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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How will Waste Management's stock buyback program work?

Waste Management announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share buyback program on Monday, December 14th 2020, which permits the company to buyback $1,350,000,000.00 in shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to purchase up to 2.8% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are generally an indication that the company's board believes its stock is undervalued.

What guidance has Waste Management issued on next quarter's earnings?

Waste Management issued an update on its FY 2021 earnings guidance on Tuesday, November, 2nd. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $17.81 billion-$17.88 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $17.66 billion.

What price target have analysts set for WM?

8 brokerages have issued 1-year price objectives for Waste Management's shares. Their forecasts range from $122.00 to $167.00. On average, they expect Waste Management's stock price to reach $148.00 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 11.3%.
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Who are Waste Management's key executives?

Waste Management's management team includes the following people:

• James C. Fish, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director (LinkedIn Profile)
• John J. Morris, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Vice President
• Devina A. Rankin, Chief Financial Officer
• Nikolaj H. Sjoqvist, Chief Digital Officer & Senior Vice President
• Tamla Oates-Forney, Chief Human Resources Officer & Senior VP

What is James C. Fish, Jr's approval rating as Waste Management's CEO?

529 employees have rated Waste Management CEO James C. Fish, Jr on Glassdoor.com. James C. Fish, Jr has an approval rating of 82% among Waste Management's employees. 66.0% of employees surveyed would recommend working at Waste Management to a friend.

Who are some of Waste Management's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Waste Management include Republic Services (RSG), Rollins (ROL), Tetra Tech (TTEK), Clean Harbors (CLH), Stericycle (SRCL), Casella Waste Systems (CWST), ABM Industries (ABM), Covanta (CVA), US Ecology (ECOL), Heritage-Crystal Clean (HCCI), SP Plus (SP), CECO Environmental (CECE), Team (TISI), Acorn Energy (ACFN) and Metalico (MEA).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Waste Management own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Waste Management investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), NVIDIA (NVDA), AT&T (T), Walt Disney (DIS), AbbVie (ABBV), Home Depot (HD), Verizon Communications (VZ), Cisco Systems (CSCO), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Walmart (WMT).

What is Waste Management's stock symbol?

Waste Management trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WM."

Who are Waste Management's major shareholders?

Waste Management's stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (7.06%), Nordea Investment Management AB (2.68%), Capital Research Global Investors (2.31%), Parnassus Investments LLC (1.58%), Parnassus Investments LLC (1.57%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.55%). Company insiders that own Waste Management stock include Charles C Boettcher, Devina A Rankin, Frank M Clark, James C Fish Jr, John C Pope, John J Morris, Leslie K Nagy, Michael J Watson, Nikolaj H Sjoqvist, Steve Batchelor, Tara J Hemmer, Tara J Hmmer and Victoria M Holt.
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Which institutional investors are selling Waste Management stock?

WM stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Wellington Management Group LLP, Robeco Schweiz AG, AGF Investments Inc., Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V., Deprince Race & Zollo Inc., Janus Henderson Group PLC, Locust Wood Capital Advisers LLC, and Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership. Company insiders that have sold Waste Management company stock in the last year include Charles C Boettcher, Devina A Rankin, Frank M Clark, James C Fish Jr, John C Pope, Leslie K Nagy, Michael J Watson, Nikolaj H Sjoqvist, Tara J Hemmer, and Victoria M Holt.
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Which institutional investors are buying Waste Management stock?

WM stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Nordea Investment Management AB, MFA Wealth Advisors LLC, Capital World Investors, Ninety One UK Ltd, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., BlackRock Inc., Parnassus Investments LLC, and American Century Companies Inc..
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How do I buy shares of Waste Management?

Shares of WM can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Waste Management's stock price today?

One share of WM stock can currently be purchased for approximately $166.83.

How much money does Waste Management make?

Waste Management has a market capitalization of $69.79 billion and generates $15.22 billion in revenue each year. The business services provider earns $1.50 billion in net income (profit) each year or $4.13 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Waste Management have?

Waste Management employs 48,250 workers across the globe.

Does Waste Management have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiares of Waste Management: 635952 Ontario Inc., 8242348 Canada Inc., Acaverde S.A. de C.V., Access Computer Products, Advanced Environmental Technical Services L.L.C., Akron Regional Landfill Inc., Alliance Sanitary Landfill Inc., Alpharetta Transfer Station LLC, American Landfill Inc., American Oil Recovery LLC, Ameriwaste LLC, Anderson Landfill Inc., Anderson Rubbish Disposal, Antelope Valley Recycling and Disposal Facility Inc., Arden Landfill Inc., Atlantic Waste Disposal Inc., Automated Salvage Transport Co. L.L.C., Avalon South LLC, Azusa Land Reclamation Inc., B&B Landfill Inc., Big Dipper Enterprises Inc., Bluegrass Containment L.L.C., Burnsville Sanitary Landfill Inc., CA Newco L.L.C., CR Group LLC, CWM Chemical Services L.L.C., Cal Sierra Disposal, California Asbestos Monofill Inc., Canadian Waste Services Holdings Inc., Capels Landfill LLC, Capital Sanitation Company, Capitol Disposal Inc., Carolina Grading Inc., Cedar Ridge Landfill Inc., Central Disposal Systems Inc., Chadwick Road Landfill Inc., Chambers Clearview Environmental Landfill Inc., Chambers Development Company Inc., Chambers Development of Ohio Inc., Chambers of Georgia Inc., Chambers of Mississippi Inc., Chemical Waste Management Inc., Chemical Waste Management of Indiana L.L.C., Chemical Waste Management of the Northwest Inc., Chesser Island Road Landfill Inc., City Environmental Services Inc. of Waters, Cleburne Landfill Company Corp., Coast Waste Management Inc., Coastal Recyclers Landfill LLC, Connecticut Valley Sanitary Waste Disposal Inc., Conservation Services Inc., Coshocton Landfill Inc., Cougar Landfill Inc., Countryside Landfill Inc., Curtis Creek Recovery Systems Inc., Cuyahoga Landfill Inc., DHC Land LLC, Dafter Sanitary Landfill Inc., Dauphin Meadows Inc., Deep Valley Landfill Inc., Deer Track Park Landfill Inc., Deffenbaugh Disposal Inc., Deffenbaugh Group Holdings Inc., Deffenbaugh Industries Inc., Deffenbaugh Recycling Company L.L.C., Deffenbaugh of Arkansas LLC, Del Almo Landfill L.L.C., Delaware Recyclable Products Inc., Dickinson Landfill Inc., Disposal Service Incorporated, Dolphin Services & Chemicals LLC, Dolphin-One LLC, ELDA Landfill Inc., Earthmovers Landfill L.L.C., East Liverpool Landfill Inc., Eastern One Land Corporation, Eco-Vista LLC, Elk River Landfill Inc., Energy Injection Services of Mississippi LLC, EnviroSolutions Dulles LLC, EnviroSolutions Holdings Inc., EnviroSolutions Real Property Holdings Inc., Envirofil of Illinois Inc., Evergreen Landfill Inc., Evergreen Recycling and Disposal Facility Inc., Finch Waste Co LLC, Firetower Landfill LLC, Fred J. Eckert Sanitary Service Inc., Furnace Associates Inc., G.I. Industries, GA Landfills Inc., Gallia Landfill Inc., Garnet of Maryland Inc., Gateway Transfer Station LLC, Georgia Waste Systems Inc., Giordano Recycling L.L.C., Glades Landfill LLC, Glen's Sanitary Landfill Inc., Grand Central Sanitary Landfill Inc., Greenbow LLC, Greenleaf Compaction Inc., Greenstar Allentown LLC, Greenstar Georgia LLC, Greenstar LLC, Greenstar Managed Services - Connecticut LLC, Greenstar Managed Services - RLWM LLC, Greenstar Mid-America LLC, Greenstar New Jersey LLC, Greenstar Ohio LLC, Greenstar Paterson LLC, Greenstar Pittsburgh LLC, Greenstar Recycled Holdings LLC, Greenstar Recycling LLC, Guadalupe Mines Mutual Water Company, Guadalupe Rubbish Disposal Co. Inc., Ham Lake Haulers Inc., Harris Sanitation Inc., Harwood Landfill Inc., Hedco Landfill Limited, High Mountain Fuels LLC, Hillsboro Landfill Inc., Holyoke Sanitary Landfill Inc., IN Landfills L.L.C., Illini Disposal, International Environmental Management Inc., Jahner Sanitation Inc., Jay County Landfill L.L.C., K and W Landfill Inc., Keene Road Landfill Inc., Kelly Run Sanitation Inc., King George Landfill Inc., King George Landfill Properties LLC, Kirby Canyon Holdings LLC, L&K Group Holdings LLC, LCS Services Inc., Lakeville Recycling L.P., Land South Holdings LLC, Landfill Services of Charleston Inc., Laurel Highlands Landfill Inc., Liberty Landfill L.L.C., Liquid Logistics, Liquid Waste Management Inc., Longleaf C&D Disposal Facility Inc., Looney Bins Inc., Mac Land Disposal Inc. II, Mahoning Landfill Inc., Mass Gravel Inc., Mc Ginnes Industrial Maintenance Corporation, McDaniel Landfill Inc., McGill Landfill Inc., Meadowfill Landfill Inc., Michigan Environs Inc., Midwest One Land Corporation, Modesto Garbage Co. Inc., Moor Refuse Inc., Mordell, Mountain Indemnity Insurance Company, Mountainview Landfill Inc., Nassau Landfill L.L.C., National Guaranty Insurance Company of Vermont, New England CR L.L.C., New Milford Landfill L.L.C., New Orleans Landfill L.L.C., North Manatee Recycling and Disposal Facility L.L.C., Northwestern Landfill Inc., Nu-Way Live Oak Reclamation Inc., OAKLEAF Waste Management LLC, OGH Acquisition Corporation, Oak Grove Disposal Co. Inc., Oakleaf Global Holdings Inc., Oakleaf Waste Management Inc., Oakridge Landfill Inc., Oakwood Landfill Inc., Okeechobee Landfill Inc., Ozark Ridge Landfill Inc., P & R Environmental Industries L.L.C., Pacific Waste Management L.L.C., Pappy Inc., Peltz H.C. LLC, Pen-Rob Inc., People's Landfill Inc., Peterson Demolition Inc., Phoenix Resources Inc., Pine Grove Landfill Inc., Pine Tree Acres Inc., Prime Westport LLC, Quail Hollow Landfill Inc., Questquill Limited, R & B Landfill Inc., RAA Colorado L.L.C., RAA Trucking LLC, RCI Hudson Inc., RTS Landfill Inc., Recycle America Co. L.L.C., Recycle America Holdings Inc., Redwood Landfill Inc., Refuse Inc., Refuse Services Inc., Reliable Environmental Transport, Reliable Landfill L.L.C., Remote Landfill Services Inc., Reno Disposal Co., Resco Holdings L.L.C., Resource Control Composting Inc., Resource Control Inc., Richland County Landfill Inc., Riverbend Landfill Co., Rust Engineering & Construction Inc., Rust International Inc., S & J Landfill Limited Partnership, S & S Grading Inc., S&T Materials LLC, SC Holdings Inc., SF Land Acquisition LLC, Sanifill de Mexico (US) Inc., Sanifill de Mexico S.A. de C.V., Shade Landfill Inc., Shawnee Rock Company, Sierra Estrella Landfill Inc., Southern Alleghenies Landfill Inc., Southern One Land Corporation, Southern Waste Services L.L.C., Spruce Ridge Inc., Stony Hollow Landfill Inc., Suburban Landfill Inc., Summit Energy Services Inc, Swire Waste Management Limited, TN'T Sands Inc., TX Newco L.L.C., Texarkana Landfill L.L.C., Texas Pack Rat - Austin #1 LLC, Texas Pack Rat - Dallas #1 LLC, Texas Pack Rat - Houston #1 LLC, Texas Pack Rat - Houston #2 LLC, Texas Pack Rat - Houston #3 LLC, Texas Pack Rat - San Antonio #1 LLC, Texas Pack Rat Service Company LLC, The Peltz Group LLC, The Waste Management Charitable Foundation, The Woodlands of Van Buren Inc., Thermal Remediation Solutions L.L.C., Trail Ridge Landfill Inc., TransAmerican Waste Industries, Transamerican Waste Central Landfill Inc., Trash Hunters Inc., Twin Bridges Golf Club L.P., USA South Hills Landfill Inc., USA Valley Facility Inc., USA Waste Geneva Landfill Inc., USA Waste Landfill Operations and Transfer Inc., USA Waste Services of NYC Inc., USA Waste of California Inc., USA Waste of Texas Landfills Inc., USA Waste of Virginia Landfills Inc., USA Waste-Management Resources LLC, USA-Crinc L.L.C., USB LIHTC Fund 2010-1 LLC, UWS Barre Inc., United Waste Systems Leasing Inc., Valley Garbage and Rubbish Company Inc., Vern's Refuse Service Inc., Vickery Environmental Inc., Vista Landfill LLC, 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When was Waste Management founded?

Waste Management was founded in 1894.

What is Waste Management's official website?

The official website for Waste Management is www.wm.com.

Where are Waste Management's headquarters?

Waste Management is headquartered at 1001 FANNIN STREET, HOUSTON TX, 77002.

How can I contact Waste Management?

Waste Management's mailing address is 1001 FANNIN STREET, HOUSTON TX, 77002. The business services provider can be reached via phone at (713) 512-6200, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 713-512-6299.