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Waste Management (WM)

224.08

+1.20 (0.54%)

as of Jul 1, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jul 1, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 8 opinions in the last 12 months.

Waste Management (WM) has garnered positive reviews from various experts, highlighting its stability and reliability in cash flows due to its essential nature in waste management services. Analysts note a strong competitive position, thanks to high barriers to entry such as regulatory difficulties in acquiring landfill permits, which significantly reduces competition. While WM provides steady growth—approximately 10% in earnings—and is seen as a defensive investment amid market uncertainties, concerns have been raised regarding its valuation, with a price-to-earnings (PE) ratio around 25x to 40x being deemed high for the growth expectations. Nevertheless, it's recommended for long-term holding due to its strong market position and resilience in a defensive portfolio.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Overvalued

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BUY

This is a great company and a good industry. Once you sign up you will continue with them. This is a good business model. If your time horizon is long enough you could buy it now.

WEAK BUY

It has had a great run. The valuation is not rally that stretched. He would like to see more growth. It is a consistent story with good cash flow. It is not a bad place to be but he is not involved. You need to see what happens in the next 2-6 weeks. Be cautious with new positions.

BUY

There are no bargains in this business. They have pretty good growth and can make many good acquisitions going forward. Valuations are high. He likes the business, however.

BUY

A good company, defensive, good dividend but no potential catalysts. Over time it will grow. Clean pension plan and low beta. You can hold for the long term.

COMMENT

Largest solid waste company in North America. Slow growth but have pricing power. Increased 3% last year. Thinks that both volume and price are going to rise in 2010 but low single digits. Not particularly cheap.

HOLD

Like the industry. It will continue to grow.

SELL

(Market Call Minute) – Model price has just collapsed to $27.83, a negative 18% differential.

TOP PICK

Has been an ongoing turnaround story for several years. 3 1/2% yield. A late cycle play from an economic standpoint. Reasonable valuation.

DON'T BUY

Was used as a defense stock, so expects money will be leaving.

PAST TOP PICK

(Was a top pick on Feb 22 up 3.1%)

DON'T BUY

Earnings dropped, but should improve. Wait for the next quarters results.

TOP PICK

A good price. It has dropped, but should rebound. Big debt and accounting issues could be problems.

DON'T BUY

Dropped because of weak results reported.

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