Waste Management, Inc. (WM)

Waste Management is downgraded from buy to hold due to a stretched valuation near a 32x P/E, above its 5-year average. Despite Q4's double miss, WM delivered robust year-over-year EPS and revenue growth, expanded margins, and accelerated free cash flow. Management projects strong 2026 growth with FCF of $3.75–$3.85B, a $3B buyback, and a 14.5% dividend hike.

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Brookmont Capital Management purchased a new stake in Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor purchased 12,259 shares of the business services provider's stock, valued at approximately $2,707,000. Waste Management comprises 1.5% of Brookmont Capital

Lansforsakringar Fondforvaltning AB publ raised its position in shares of Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) by 2.1% during the third quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 126,567 shares of the business services provider's stock after purchasing an additional 2,577 shares during the

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Beta Wealth Group Inc. trimmed its position in Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) by 75.7% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 2,812 shares of the business services provider's stock after selling 8,779 shares during the

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Waste Management maintains resilience, despite revenue deceleration, with strong margin expansion and robust cash flow supporting a reiterated buy rating. Their Healthcare Solutions segment delivered 53% YoY revenue growth, validating management's strategic diversification amid legacy business sluggishness. Efficiency improvements drove Q4 adjusted EBITDA margin to 31.3%, up 240 bps YoY, and supported 14% adjusted EPS growth, despite macro headwinds.

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Caprock Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm purchased 8,872 shares of the business services provider's stock, valued at approximately $2,009,000. Several other hedge funds have also recently

Atria Investments Inc boosted its stake in shares of Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) by 16.0% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 30,475 shares of the business services provider's stock after buying an additional 4,196 shares during

Cibc World Market Inc. raised its stake in Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) by 4.1% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 210,052 shares of the business services provider's stock after buying an additional 8,332 shares during the quarter. Cibc

Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM - Get Free Report) CEO James Fish, Jr. sold 30,390 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $230.36, for a total value of $7,000,640.40. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 225,793 shares

Private equity firm Platinum has agreed to sell Spanish waste management company Urbaser to Blackstone and EQT for $6.6 billion, the company said in a statement on Thursday.

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