WASTE MANAGEMENT INC
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See all $WM insider activity →Goldman Sachs reduced its price target for Waste Management to $241 from $275 but maintained a buy rating. The stock closed at $201.90, down 0.99%. The adjustment is based on valuation and earnings revisions.
Contracts for 4,000 Southern California sanitation workers, represented by Teamsters Local 396, expired on September 30. Employers, including Republic Services and Waste Management, failed to reach agreements. The union remains committed to bargaining but warns of potential labor disruptions.
Caterpillar (CAT) and Waste Management (WM) are highlighted for their reliable dividends. CAT reported Q2 revenue of $20.5B, up 24%, with $7.77 EPS. WM reported Q2 revenue of $6.68B, up from $6.43B, with $1.95 EPS. Both have increased dividends consistently, with CAT yielding 0.8% and WM yielding 1.8%.
Over the past 7 days, AlphAI's AI scored 1 news story mentioning WM (WASTE MANAGEMENT INC). Coverage has skewed bearish: 0 bullish, 0 neutral, and 1 bearish.
Recent WM coverage spans financial news, earnings and market movers.
The target cut suggests downside pressure on WM as analysts revise valuation expectations.
Strike risk may weigh on stock.
No new catalyst; the story repeats known earnings and dividend data.
Small contract extension with limited financial impact.
Mixed results lead to notable decline.
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Goldman Sachs reduced its price target for Waste Management to $241 from $275 but maintained a buy rating. The stock closed at $201.90, down 0.99%. The adjustment is based on valuation and earnings revisions.
1 min readContracts for 4,000 Southern California sanitation workers, represented by Teamsters Local 396, expired on September 30. Employers, including Republic Services and Waste Management, failed to reach agreements. The union remains committed to bargaining but warns of potential labor disruptions.
2 min readCaterpillar (CAT) and Waste Management (WM) are highlighted for their reliable dividends. CAT reported Q2 revenue of $20.5B, up 24%, with $7.77 EPS. WM reported Q2 revenue of $6.68B, up from $6.43B, with $1.95 EPS. Both have increased dividends consistently, with CAT yielding 0.8% and WM yielding 1.8%.
3 min readWinchester's City Council extended its contract with Waste Management Inc. for three years to avoid an $80,000 cost increase. The decision was made in a split vote.
1 min readRollins (ROL) reported Q2 revenue of $1.08B, up 7.9% YoY, missing estimates. Veralto (VLTO) reported $1.47B, up 7.5%, beating expectations. Waste Management (WM) reported $6.68B, up 4%, in line with estimates. ROL stock down 29.8%, VLTO down 1.4%, WM down 12.9% since earnings.
2 min readWaste Management (WM) and Republic Services (RSG) reported 5.7% core pricing, expanding EBITDA margins. Rollins (ROL) saw commercial revenue grow 8.6%, despite a 45% stock decline. Cintas (CTAS) reported 10.9% revenue growth, record margins. Otis Worldwide (OTIS) saw service revenue grow 11%. All companies have strong dividend histories.
3 min readFive companies from different industries—AbbVie (biopharma), Merck (pharmaceuticals), Texas Instruments (semiconductors), UPS (package delivery), and Waste Management (waste services)—share reliable income streams. AbbVie reported $17B in Q2 revenue, up 10.2%, with strong performance from Skyrizi and Rinvoq. Merck's KEYTRUDA sales rose 4% to $8.4B. Texas Instruments saw Q2 revenue up 23% YoY to $5.5B. UPS's Q2 revenue was $22.8B, up 7.6%. Waste Management's Q2 free cash flow increased 34.5% YoY
3 min readRepublic Services (RSG) reported Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.85, beating estimates, with revenue up 4.6% YoY to $16.89B. The company benefits from inflation-linked municipal contracts and growth in RNG. It has a net margin of 12.94% and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.12. Analysts' average price target is $245.26, implying 19% upside. Cascade Investment recently invested $129.3M in RSG.
3 min readWaste Management (WM) is trading at $212.62, with significant options activity ahead of September expiry. Two major trades include a risk reversal and a calendar spread, both indicating bearish positioning. Put volume is at its highest since July 2025, and technical indicators suggest a strong sell signal. The $210 level is critical for tomorrow's expiry, with potential implications for October puts.
2 min readWaste Management (WM) reports strong Q2 2026 revenue growth of 4.0% to $6.68B, with full-year guidance of $26.275B-$26.475B. The company expects earnings to rise 10.1% YoY in Q3 2026, with 8.4% and 11.2% growth projected for 2026 and 2027, respectively. WM benefits from an integrated network, disciplined pricing, and technology investments, driving margin expansion and shareholder returns. However, it faces risks including elevated debt and liquidity concerns.
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