Waste Management, Inc. (WM) Stock Analysis
Over the past 10 years, Waste Management (WM) earnings per share (EPS) grew 15.0% a year, revenue grew 6.9% a year and free cash flow grew 8.3% a year, with an average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 9.4%. WM stock trades at $226.18, a P/E of 29.9, below its historical average of 32.2. Analysts' average 12-month price target is $250.56 (+10.8%), from 9 price targets.
Waste Management, Inc. (WM) functions as a premier provider of environmental waste solutions across North America, serving a diverse client base that includes residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers.
Exhibit A Growth Dossier
| Metric | 10yr | 5yr | 1yr | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value/Share GrowthBV/S | 7.7% | 7.1% | 8.1% | C+ |
| EPS GrowthEPS | 15.0% | 13.7% | 12.0% | A- |
| Revenue GrowthRevenue | 6.9% | 10.6% | 7.2% | B |
| Cash Flow GrowthCash Flow | 8.3% | 9.7% | 65.2% | A- |
| ROICROIC | 9.4% | 9.2% | 8.9% | B |
Exhibit B Valuation Ledger
- Current EPS
- $7.57
- Historical Avg P/E
- 32.2
- Future P/E (used for sticker price)
- Projected EPS (10yr)
- Sticker Price (10yr)
- Price for 15% Annual Return
- Expected Annual Return
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Exhibit C Raw Data (last 10 years)
| Metric | Trend | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book Value / ShareBV/S | $11.72 | $11.86 | $13.62 | $14.52 | $16.53 | $17.53 | $16.85 | $16.50 | $16.96 | $20.46 | $24.72 | $24.61 | |
| Basic EPSEPS | $1.66 | $2.66 | $4.44 | $4.49 | $3.93 | $3.54 | $4.32 | $5.42 | $5.69 | $6.84 | $6.72 | $7.57 | |
| RevenueRevenue | $12,961,000,000 | $13,609,000,000 | $14,485,000,000 | $14,914,000,000 | $15,455,000,000 | $15,218,000,000 | $17,931,000,000 | $19,698,000,000 | $20,426,000,000 | $22,063,000,000 | $25,204,000,000 | $25,667,000,000 | |
| Free Cash FlowCash Flow | $1,265,000,000 | $1,621,000,000 | $1,671,000,000 | $1,876,000,000 | $2,056,000,000 | $1,771,000,000 | $2,434,000,000 | $1,949,000,000 | $1,824,000,000 | $2,159,000,000 | $2,816,000,000 | $3,573,000,000 | |
| ROIC (%)ROIC | 8.4% | 8.5% | 12.1% | 11.1% | 8.8% | 7.4% | 9.0% | 9.6% | 10.0% | 8.3% | 8.9% | — |
The exact underlying data used to compute the growth rates and grades above. The highlighted TTM column is the trailing twelve months through the most recently reported quarter.
Ticker INVESTigator Price Target
Analyst Data
Price Target
Where the stock trades today vs. the range of 12-month price targets from covering analysts.
Based on 9 price targets · 35 firms rate it — 19 buy, 16 hold · Most recent Oct 2026
WM Stock FAQ
What is WM's stock price target?
The average 12-month analyst price target for WM is $250.56 across 9 price targets, with a range of $225.00 to $264.00. That is +10.8% from the current price of $226.18.
Do analysts rate WM a buy?
Most rate it a buy. Of 35 firms covering Waste Management, the ratings are 19 buy or strong buy, 16 hold and 0 sell or strong sell.
How fast is Waste Management growing?
Annual growth rates for WM. EPS: 15.0% over 10 years, 13.7% over 5 years, 12.0% over 1 year. Revenue: 6.9% over 10 years, 10.6% over 5 years, 7.2% over 1 year. Free cash flow: 8.3% over 10 years, 9.7% over 5 years, 65.2% over 1 year. Book value per share: 7.7% over 10 years, 7.1% over 5 years, 8.1% over 1 year.
What is WM's ROIC?
Waste Management's return on invested capital (ROIC) was 8.9% in fiscal 2025. Its 10-year average ROIC is 9.4%. ROIC above 10% is generally a sign of a business with a durable competitive advantage.
What is WM's P/E ratio?
WM's current P/E ratio is 29.9, compared with a historical average of 32.2. Trailing earnings per share are $7.57.
What is Waste Management's market cap and stock price?
WM last traded at $226.18 as of October 19, 2026. Its 52-week range is $194.11 to $248.13. Waste Management has a market cap of $90.41B.
Exhibit D Related Coverage
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Data as of October 19, 2026. Findings are derived from historical fundamentals — not a forecast, not advice. Cross-examine before you invest.
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