Waste Management Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

WM Stock  USD 224.86  2.48  1.12%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Waste Management is Buy with 11 hold recommendations. The current projected Waste Management target price consensus is 231.85 with 23 analyst opinions. One of the most common ways Waste Management analysts use to provide buy-or-sell recommendation to the public are conference calls analysis and financial statements evaluations. Some experts can also talk to Waste Management vendors, executives, and/or customers. Waste Management recommendation module provides expert sentiment on the projected Waste Management target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price standard deviation. Check out Macroaxis Advice on Waste Management to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
To learn how to invest in Waste Stock, please use our How to Invest in Waste Management guide.
Lowest Forecast
210.98
Highest Forecast
257.35
Target Price
231.85
At this time, Waste Management's Gross Profit is very stable compared to the past year. As of the 17th of March 2025, Operating Profit Margin is likely to grow to 0.19, while Pretax Profit Margin is likely to drop 0.09. At this time, Waste Management's Net Receivables is very stable compared to the past year. As of the 17th of March 2025, Common Stock Shares Outstanding is likely to grow to about 404 M, while Property Plant And Equipment Net is likely to drop about 9.8 B.
  
It's important to approach Waste Management's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Waste Management Target Price Consensus

Waste target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Waste Management's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   23  Buy
Most Waste analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Waste stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Waste Management, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Waste Management Target Price Projection

Waste Management's current and average target prices are 224.86 and 231.85, respectively. The current price of Waste Management is the price at which Waste Management is currently trading. On the other hand, Waste Management's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Waste Management Market Quote on 17th of March 2025

Low Price221.1Odds
High Price225.12Odds

224.86

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Waste Management Target Price

Low Estimate210.98Odds
High Estimate257.35Odds

231.85

Historical Lowest Forecast  210.98 Target Price  231.85 Highest Forecast  257.35
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Waste Management and the information provided on this page.

Waste Management Analyst Ratings

Waste Management's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Waste Management stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Waste Management's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Waste Management's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Waste Management price targets

Waste Management's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Waste Management's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Waste Management's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Waste Management's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Waste Management Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Waste Management is a key component of Waste Management valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Waste Management.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
224.39225.56226.73
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
202.37243.98245.15
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
220.66221.83223.00
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
1.501.691.86
Details

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