Waste Management (WM) closed the latest trading session at $219.71, marking a -1.08% change from the previous day’s closing price. This performance was below the S&P 500’s daily loss of 0.74%, while the Dow and Nasdaq also experienced declines of 0.63% and 0.76% respectively.
Heading into today, WM’s shares had gained 3.53% over the past month, surpassing the Business Services sector’s 2.83% increase and the S&P 500’s 0.79% gain.
Waste Management (WM) Earnings Report Preview
Investors are eagerly anticipating Waste Management’s upcoming earnings report scheduled for January 28, 2026. Analysts project an EPS of $1.95, reflecting a 14.71% increase from the same quarter last year. Revenue is expected to reach $6.38 billion, up by 8.29% year-over-year.
For the full fiscal year, Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of $7.51 per share and revenue of $25.27 billion, representing changes of +3.87% and +14.55% respectively from the previous year.
Analysts’ revisions to estimates can provide insights into short-term business trends, with positive adjustments signaling optimism. The Zacks Rank, incorporating these changes, currently rates Waste Management as a #3 (Hold).
Valuation and Industry Analysis
Waste Management’s Forward P/E ratio stands at 29.59, slightly lower than the industry average of 30.41. The company’s PEG ratio of 2.75, compared to the industry’s 2.39, indicates a balance between earnings growth and valuation.
Operating in the Waste Removal Services industry within the Business Services sector, Waste Management holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 96, positioning it in the top 39% of all industries. Industries ranked in the top 50% historically outperform the bottom half by a 2 to 1 ratio.
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