Waste Management, Inc.

Waste Management, Inc.

WM

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Market Cap$84.92B
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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
Waste Management, Inc.Waste Management, Inc.30.51.62%28%3.52.7

Earnings Call Q1 2026

April 29, 2026 - AI Summary

Strong Financial Performance: WM reported Q1 2026 operating EBITDA growth of nearly 6% year-over-year (YOY), driven by solid collection and disposal operations, with Collection and Disposal business achieving 6.4% operating EBITDA growth. Q1 free cash flow nearly doubled to $920 million, reflecting improved cash generation and operational efficiency.
Volume Expectations and Challenges: The company faced a softer volume environment primarily due to severe winter weather and the absence of wildfire-related volumes. Despite a 1.5% YOY decline in volumes, management expects improvement in the latter half of 2026 with special waste volumes and overall MSW volume trending positively, projecting better seasonal performances as weather conditions stabilize.
Margin Drivers: The Collection and Disposal segment expanded its EBITDA margin by 110 basis points despite a challenging volume backdrop. This margin expansion was supported by strong pricing execution, a 6.3% core price increase, and continued cost control efforts, with operational expenses as a percentage of revenue improving for five consecutive quarters.

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$330.62

Current Fair Value

51.7% upside

Undervalued by 51.7% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$84.92 Billion
Enterprise Value$112.16 Billion
Dividend Yield$3.42 (1.62%)
Earnings per Share$6.72
Beta0.5
Outstanding Shares403,200,000

Return

Return on Equity27.88%ROE
Return on Assets6.11%
Return on Invested Capital8.63%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio30.52P/E Ratio
PEG226.03PEG
Price to Sales3.46Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio9.08Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue4.41
Enterprise Value to EBIT32.05
Enterprise Value to Net Income40
Total Debt to Enterprise0.24
Debt to Equity2.73Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
April 28, 2026
EPS Estimate
$1.75
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$6.28 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
July 27, 2026
EPS Estimate
$2.01
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$6.69 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio0.6753▼ 9.24%
Total Calls1,316,880▼ 9.89%
Total Puts889,277▼ 20.73%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %81.90%▲ 0.77%
Total Invested$75.59B▲ 5.34%
Investors Holding2,388▲ 28.00%

ESG Score

No data

About Waste Management, Inc.

CEO: James Fish

Relevant Senate Committees

Finance

This committee controls taxation, trade, and entitlement spending. Tax policy (corporate tax rates, deductions, credits) profoundly impacts Waste Management's profitability, investment decisions, and overall financial health.

Appropriations

This committee allocates discretionary federal spending. Its subcommittees can determine funding for infrastructure projects, environmental remediation, and federal agency contracts, directly impacting WM's potential revenue from government work.

Environment and Public Works

This committee directly regulates the EPA, the primary federal body for waste management, landfills, emissions, and remediation services. Its decisions on environmental regulations and infrastructure spending directly impact WM's operations, costs, and investment opportunities.

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

This committee oversees federal procurement and efficiency, directly impacting Waste Management's significant government contracts for waste services at federal facilities. Decisions can influence WM's revenue streams and the regulatory environment for federal contractors.