Waste Management stock rises slightly but lags behind S&P 500, positive.

From Nasdaq: 2025-04-02 18:15:00

Waste Management (WM) closed at $234.56, up 0.33% from the prior day, lagging behind the S&P 500. The stock has risen by 1.67% in the past month, outperforming the Business Services sector and the S&P 500. Waste Management is set to release earnings on April 28, 2025, with projections of $1.68 EPS and $6.13 billion in revenue.

Analysts expect full-year earnings for Waste Management to be $7.59 per share and revenue of $25.62 billion, reflecting positive changes from last year. Recent estimate revisions for Waste Management indicate analyst optimism about the company’s profitability. The Zacks Rank system rates WM as a #3 (Hold), with a history of outperforming stocks rated #1.

Waste Management is currently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 30.78, higher than the industry average. The stock also has a PEG ratio of 2.81, above the industry average. The Waste Removal Services industry is ranked 191 out of 250+ industries by Zacks, indicating its position in the bottom 24%. Investors can track WM’s performance on Zacks.com for future trading sessions.

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