Summary:
- Waste Management, Inc. (WM, Financial) sees a robust 12% increase in operating EBITDA for Q1 2025.
- Recycling and renewable energy efforts contribute to a 20% rise in segment EBITDA.
- Analysts predict a potential upside of 7.48% in the stock's price over the next year.
Waste Management, Inc. (WM) recently announced a remarkable performance in the first quarter of 2025, showcasing a substantial 12% growth in operating EBITDA compared to the same period the previous year. This impressive gain stems from the strong performance in the company's core sectors: collection, disposal, and sustainability. Additionally, Waste Management reported a significant 20% increase in operating EBITDA from its recycling and renewable energy initiatives, highlighting the importance of these areas in driving future growth.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
When examining the future outlook of Waste Management Inc (WM, Financial), insights from 19 industry analysts offer an average one-year price target of $244.92. Within this, the highest estimate suggests a potential reach of $265.00, while the lowest estimate indicates $193.44. This average target suggests there is a potential upside of 7.48% from the current trading price of $227.88. To explore further details on these projections, visit the Waste Management Inc (WM) Forecast page.
Delving into professional recommendations, 23 brokerage firms provide a consensus rating for Waste Management Inc (WM, Financial), standing at 2.2, which corresponds to an "Outperform" status. This rating scale ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Sell), indicating a positive perspective for the company among financial analysts.
Furthermore, according to GuruFocus estimates, the projected GF Value for Waste Management Inc (WM, Financial) over the next year is $234.13. This suggests a modest upside of 2.74% from its current price of $227.88. The GF Value is GuruFocus' estimation of what the stock's fair trading value should be, derived from historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance expectations. For a more comprehensive analysis, visit the Waste Management Inc (WM) Summary page.
