Waste Management Receives $251 Price Target from Analysts

Analysts give Waste Management a 'Moderate Buy' rating with an average 12-month price target of $253.55.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 2:55am

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Shares of Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) have been given an average recommendation of 'Moderate Buy' by 26 research firms covering the company. Analysts have issued 15 buy recommendations, 9 hold recommendations, and 2 strong buy recommendations for the stock. The average 12-month price target among analysts is $253.55.

Why it matters

Waste Management is a leading provider of integrated waste management and environmental services in North America. The company's stock performance and analyst ratings provide insight into the overall health and outlook of the waste management industry.

The details

Several research firms recently weighed in on Waste Management's stock. TD Cowen lifted their price target from $265 to $270 and maintained a 'buy' rating. Royal Bank of Canada increased their target price from $223 to $235 and kept a 'sector perform' rating. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target from $246 to $250 and reiterated an 'overweight' rating. Robert W. Baird upgraded the stock from 'neutral' to 'outperform' and boosted the price target from $238 to $242. National Bankshares lowered their target price from $250 to $243 and maintained a 'sector perform' rating.

  • Waste Management last announced quarterly earnings results on January 28, 2026.
  • The company paid a quarterly dividend on December 19, 2025.

The players

Waste Management, Inc.

A leading provider of integrated waste management and environmental services in North America, headquartered in Houston, Texas.

David L. Reed

Chief Financial Officer of Waste Management, Inc.

Rafael Carrasco

Senior Vice President of Waste Management, Inc.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

Waste Management's strong analyst ratings and price targets reflect the company's position as a leading player in the waste management industry. The company's diversified service offerings and focus on sustainability continue to drive growth and investor interest.