Waste Management, Inc. $WM Shares Acquired by Axxcess Wealth Management LLC

Mairs & Power’s Q1 2026 investor letter for the Mairs & Power Balanced Fund said the fund fell 1.77% in the quarter versus a -2.68% decline in its benchmark, citing stock selection and exposure to Utilities and Industrials. The firm pointed to inflation concerns tied to Middle East tensions and a more cautious Fed. It added Waste Management (WM), describing its scale, route density, and landfill/recycling facilities.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans increased its Waste Management stake by 18.6% in the fourth quarter, adding 10,746 shares to 68,661. The position was valued at $15.12 million at the end of the latest reporting period, according to a filing. Other institutions also adjusted holdings. Analyst price targets rose, including RBC to $240 and TD Cowen to $275.

Mizuho Markets Cayman LP recently acquired a new position of 29,006 shares in Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) valued at approximately $6.37 million. This move is part of broader institutional investment activity, with several other firms also adjusting their holdings in Waste Management. Analyst ratings for WM are predominantly positive, with a "Moderate Buy" consensus and an average target price of $255.67.

Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. increased its stake in Waste Management, Inc. by 23.5% in the fourth quarter, bringing its total holdings to 2.32 million shares valued at over $510 million. Waste Management reported strong quarterly earnings, beating EPS estimates, and declared a quarterly dividend. Analyst ratings for WM remain broadly positive, with a consensus of "Moderate Buy."

Marcel Dalby, Senior Vice President of Waste Management Inc., was granted 2,257 restricted stock units (RSUs) under the company's 2023 Stock Incentive Plan, as detailed in a recent Form 4 filing. These RSUs were awarded at no cash cost and will vest over three years: 34% on the first anniversary and 33% on both the second and third anniversaries of the grant date. Following this transaction, Dalby directly holds 5,866.7289 shares of Waste Management common stock.

Tara J. Hemmer, EVP & Chief Operating Officer of Waste Management (WM), has been granted 2,544 restricted stock units (RSUs) as part of her compensation, with a stated price of $0.00 per share. These RSUs, awarded under the 2023 Stock Incentive Plan, will vest over three years, with 34% vesting on the first anniversary and 33% on the second and third anniversaries. Following this grant, Hemmer's direct holdings in WM Common Stock now total 81,461.5789 shares.