Waste Management, Inc. (WM) Stock Forecast
Data as of May 2, 2026Industrials · Current price $229.32 (-1.39%)
Price Target Range
Consensus Price Target Over Time
Analyst Rating Distribution
Last 3 Months
6-Month Trend
Latest Analyst Forecasts
Price targets issued by Wall Street analysts. Upside calculated against today's price.
| Date | Analyst | Firm | Price Target | Upside |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | Connor Cerniglia | Bernstein | $260.00 | +13.4% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Tobey Sommer | Truist Financial | $260.00 | +13.4% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Konark Gupta | Scotiabank | $254.00 | +10.8% |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Noah Kaye | Oppenheimer | $262.00 | +14.3% |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Konark Gupta | Scotiabank | $264.00 | +15.1% |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Kevin Chiang | CIBC | $228.00 | -0.6% |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Devin Dodge | BMO Capital | $220.00 | -4.1% |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Konark Gupta | Scotiabank | $225.00 | -1.9% |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Tobey Sommer | Truist Financial | $250.00 | +9.0% |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Michael Feniger | Bank of America Securities | $225.00 | -1.9% |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Konark Gupta | Scotiabank | $220.00 | -4.1% |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Devin Dodge | BMO Capital | $213.00 | -7.1% |
| Jul 26, 2024 | David Manthey | Robert W. Baird | $216.00 | -5.8% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Jeffrey Silber | BMO Capital | $212.00 | -7.6% |
| May 22, 2024 | Faiza Alwy | Deutsche Bank | $241.00 | +5.1% |
| Apr 30, 2024 | David Manthey | Robert W. Baird | $222.00 | -3.2% |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Kevin Chiang | CIBC | $220.00 | -4.1% |
| Apr 23, 2024 | David Manthey | Robert W. Baird | $214.00 | -6.7% |
| Apr 8, 2024 | Walter Spracklin | RBC Capital | $211.00 | -8.0% |
| Jan 6, 2023 | Bryan Burgmeier | Citigroup | $183.00 | -20.2% |
Top Analysts Covering WM
WM vs Sector & Market
| Metric | WM | Industrials Avg | Large Cap Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst Rating | 2.18 | 2.41 | 2.41 |
| Analyst Count | 22 | 8 | 18 |
| Target Upside | +10.3% | +85.0% | +14.9% |
| P/E Ratio | 33.19 | 28.15 | 31.19 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $26.15B | $26.49B | $26.79B | 21 |
| 2027-12-31 | $27.69B | $27.93B | $28.12B | 20 |
| 2028-12-31 | $29.18B | $29.23B | $29.27B | 15 |
| 2029-03-31 | $8.24B | $8.34B | $8.50B | 7 |
| 2029-06-30 | $8.41B | $8.52B | $8.68B | 10 |
| 2029-09-30 | $8.60B | $8.71B | $8.87B | 7 |
| 2029-12-31 | $8.78B | $8.90B | $9.06B | 9 |
| 2030-03-31 | $8.97B | $9.09B | $9.26B | 9 |
| 2030-06-30 | $9.17B | $9.28B | $9.46B | 7 |
| 2030-09-30 | $9.37B | $9.49B | $9.66B | 7 |
| 2030-12-31 | $9.57B | $9.69B | $9.87B | 13 |
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Avg | High | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $7.71 | $8.16 | $8.42 | 19 |
| 2027-12-31 | $8.77 | $9.32 | $9.95 | 18 |
| 2028-12-31 | $9.85 | $10.30 | $11.15 | 7 |
| 2029-03-31 | $2.35 | $2.39 | $2.45 | 10 |
| 2029-06-30 | $2.63 | $2.67 | $2.74 | 7 |
| 2029-09-30 | $2.71 | $2.76 | $2.83 | 7 |
| 2029-12-31 | $2.63 | $2.67 | $2.74 | 14 |
| 2030-03-31 | $2.48 | $2.52 | $2.58 | 10 |
| 2030-06-30 | $2.77 | $2.82 | $2.89 | 7 |
| 2030-09-30 | $2.86 | $2.91 | $2.98 | 7 |
| 2030-12-31 | $2.78 | $2.82 | $2.89 | 14 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the analyst consensus for WM?
The consensus among 22 analysts covering Waste Management, Inc. (WM) is Buy with an average price target of $253.75.
What is the highest price target for WM?
The highest price target for WM is $264.00, set by Konark Gupta at Scotiabank on 2025-10-10.
What is the lowest price target for WM?
The lowest price target for WM is $140.00, set by Kevin Chiang at CIBC on 2021-04-28.
How many analysts cover WM?
22 analysts have issued ratings for Waste Management, Inc. in the past 12 months.
Is WM a buy or sell right now?
Based on 22 analyst ratings, WM has a consensus rating of Buy (2.18/5) with a +10.3% upside to the consensus target of $253.75.
What are the earnings estimates for WM?
Analysts estimate WM will report EPS of $8.16 for the period ending 2026-12-31, with revenue estimated at $26.49B.
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