Waste Management (WM) closed at $219.71, down 1.08% from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq. Shares rose 3.53% in the past month, beating the sector and S&P 500. Earnings report on January 28 predicts EPS of $1.95 and revenue of $6.38 billion, with estimates for the fiscal year at $7.51 EPS and $25.27 billion revenue.

Analysts are closely watching Waste Management’s upcoming earnings report on January 28, 2026. Estimates predict a 14.71% increase in EPS and an 8.29% rise in revenue compared to the prior year’s quarter. Positive estimate revisions often indicate optimism about the business outlook and can impact stock prices. Waste Management has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold) with a 0.19% decrease in EPS estimate over the last 30 days.

Waste Management has a Forward P/E ratio of 29.59, lower than the industry average of 30.41. The PEG ratio is 2.75, considering expected earnings growth rate. The industry ranks in the top 39% of all sectors. Zacks Top 10 Stocks for 2026, releasing on January 5, can provide valuable investment tips based on historical performance.

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