Waste Management (WM) stock down 0.32% compared to S&P 500, but outperformed sector last month.

From Nasdaq: 2025-01-24 18:15:21

Waste Management (WM) closed at $209.43, down -0.32% from the previous session, trailing the S&P 500’s loss. Shares rose 2.48% in the past month, outperforming the Business Services sector. Earnings report on January 29, 2025, projects EPS of $1.79 and revenue of $5.88 billion, with a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Investors should monitor analyst forecast revisions for Waste Management, as positive changes can impact stock price momentum. The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), shows a 0.13% increase in EPS estimate over the last 30 days. WM trades at a forward P/E ratio of 26.19.

WM’s PEG ratio of 2.15 reflects expected earnings growth. The Waste Removal Services industry, part of the Business Services sector, ranks at 209 out of over 250 industries. Industry evaluation shows top-rated sectors outperforming lower rated ones by 2 to 1. Stay updated on stock-moving metrics at Zacks.com.

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