Waste Management (WM) received a reaffirmed "Buy" rating due to its high-quality, low-risk business model and attractive valuation. The company showed broad revenue and margin growth driven by price increases and operational efficiencies. Its Renewable Energy and recycling segments are expanding rapidly, targeting 70%–90% fixed-price sales growth this year along with significant cost reductions. WM also maintains strong capital returns with increased dividends and resumed share buybacks, supported by moderate leverage and solid growth prospects.
Waste Management is valued as a long-term investment due to its unique landfill network that competitors cannot replicate, providing pricing power and scarcity advantages. Its income stream is stable and growing, with dividends rising annually and st...
Waste Management (WM) reported mixed Q1 2026 results, beating EPS estimates but missing revenue targets for the third consecutive quarter, with slowing revenue growth and rising costs from acquisitions and impairments. In contrast, Republic Services ...
Waste Management (WM) shares have pulled back from their 52-week high, presenting a buying opportunity for long-term investors due to its unique, irreplaceable landfill network and steady cash flow. The company grew core pricing by 6.3% in Q1 and exp...
The first Waste Leadership Summit was held June 8-10, 2026, in Washington, D.C., gathering 1,400 waste and recycling decision-makers for education, networking, and advocacy. The event addressed industry growth, regulatory changes, and technological a...
WM, North America's largest recycler, has added batteries to its Recycle Right® list of items banned from recycling and trash bins because they pose significant fire risks. The National Waste & Recycling Association estimates about 5,000 battery-rela...
