Waste Management, Inc. $WM Holdings Raised by Capital Advisors Inc. OK

Capital Advisors Inc. OK increased its stake in Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) by 2.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 196,585 shares of the business services provider’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,880 shares during the quarter. Capital Advisors Inc. OK’s holdings in Waste Management were worth $43,192,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Vanguard Group Inc. increased its position in shares of Waste Management by 2.1% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 38,436,462 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $8,487,924,000 after acquiring an additional 774,255 shares in the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. lifted its position in shares of Waste Management by 5.1% in the 3rd quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 5,668,221 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $1,250,613,000 after acquiring an additional 277,250 shares in the last quarter. Northern Trust Corp boosted its stake in Waste Management by 0.3% in the 3rd quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 3,954,519 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $873,276,000 after purchasing an additional 11,688 shares during the period. Amundi grew its position in Waste Management by 8.6% during the 2nd quarter. Amundi now owns 3,596,281 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $804,809,000 after purchasing an additional 284,733 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Nordea Investment Management AB raised its stake in Waste Management by 7.2% during the 4th quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 3,530,900 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $781,494,000 after purchasing an additional 236,439 shares during the period. 80.40% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Waste Management Price Performance

WM opened at $229.73 on Wednesday. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $232.40 and a 200 day moving average price of $220.97. The company has a current ratio of 0.89, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.22. Waste Management, Inc. has a 1 year low of $194.11 and a 1 year high of $248.13. The stock has a market cap of $92.66 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.29, a PEG ratio of 2.43 and a beta of 0.57.

Waste Management (NYSE:WM) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The business services provider reported $1.93 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.95 by ($0.02). Waste Management had a return on equity of 32.45% and a net margin of 10.74%.The firm had revenue of $6.31 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.39 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.70 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.1% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts forecast that Waste Management, Inc. will post 7.7 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Waste Management Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 27th. Investors of record on Friday, March 13th were given a dividend of $0.945 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, March 13th. This is a boost from Waste Management’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.83. This represents a $3.78 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.6%. Waste Management’s payout ratio is 56.42%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on Waste Management from $250.00 to $273.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, March 18th. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target on Waste Management from $223.00 to $235.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Weiss Ratings raised Waste Management from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Monday, February 9th. UBS Group raised Waste Management from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their target price for the company from $225.00 to $260.00 in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Finally, Barclays dropped their target price on Waste Management from $266.00 to $265.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have given a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $254.59.

Waste Management News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Waste Management this week:

• Positive Sentiment: WM outperformed while the broader market dipped, attracting buyers seeking defensive exposure; coverage attributes the move to WM’s stable revenue, high customer retention and perceived resilience in volatile markets. Why the Market Dipped But Waste Management (WM) Gained Today
• Positive Sentiment: Third?party commentary highlights WM as a “safe” pick in volatile markets (included in a popular model portfolio), reinforcing investor interest in WM’s defensive qualities and long-term cash flow profile. This attention can support multiple and demand for the shares. Is Waste Management (WM) the Best Safe Stock to Buy Amid Market Volatility?
• Positive Sentiment: Feature on WM’s safety leader emphasizes operational discipline (safety programs, risk reduction). Strong safety and operating practices lower accident-related costs and regulatory risk—factors that support reliability of free cash flow and can be viewed favorably by investors. Lessons from WM Safety Leader Chris Ball
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst roundups comparing WM to peers (e.g., Cintas, Fortune Brands) provide context on valuation and competitive positioning; useful for relative-value assessments but not an immediate catalyst. Analysts Offer Insights on Industrial Goods Companies: Waste Management (WM), Cintas (CTAS) and Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN)
• Neutral Sentiment: Guides on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules in India for e?waste and plastics highlight evolving regulation that could expand organized waste-management opportunities overseas. Impact on WM is speculative and long?term—monitor for M&A or partnership signals. EPR Registration for E-Waste Management in India (2026 Updated Guide)
• Neutral Sentiment: Related guide on EPR for plastic waste in India—regulatory trend that could create future service demand but currently offers limited direct, near-term impact to WM’s U.S.-centric revenues. EPR Registration for Plastic Waste Management in India (2026 Update): Complete Guide

Insider Transactions at Waste Management

In other news, SVP Tara J. Hemmer sold 4,818 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, March 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $241.83, for a total transaction of $1,165,136.94. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 78,918 shares in the company, valued at approximately $19,084,739.94. This trade represents a 5.75% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, SVP Johnson Varkey sold 121 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Monday, March 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $245.27, for a total transaction of $29,677.67. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 9,293 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,279,294.11. This represents a 1.29% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders sold 98,042 shares of company stock valued at $23,039,777. Insiders own 0.18% of the company’s stock.

About Waste Management

Waste Management, Inc (NYSE: WM) is a leading provider of integrated waste management and environmental services in North America. The company offers end-to-end solutions that span collection, transfer, disposal and recycling, along with landfill operations and related infrastructure. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Waste Management serves a broad customer base that includes residential, commercial, industrial and municipal clients.

Core services include curbside and commercial waste collection, roll-off and temporary container services, materials recovery and recycling, and engineered landfill disposal.