Waste Management Stock Forecast
NYSE: WMUtilitiesEnvironmental ServicesUSD
At close: Oct 8, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
WM analyst consensus
Consensus (28 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$258.56+23.07%
- Strong buy 3
- Buy 16
- Hold 9
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
What analysts say
According to 28 Wall Street analysts covering Waste Management (2026-10-07), 19 rate the stock a buy or strong buy, 9 rate it a hold and 0 rate it a sell or strong sell, for a consensus rating of "buy". The average 12-month price target is $258.56, with a high estimate of $277.00 and a low estimate of $220.00. The average target implies upside of 23.1% from the current price of $210.10.
The spread between the highest and lowest targets is 25.9%, a relatively narrow range. Price targets and ratings are the opinions of third-party analysts, not MetaCap. They are frequently revised and have a mixed track record, so treat them as one input among many for WM.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
Rating distribution
| Rating | Analysts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Strong buy | 3 | 11% |
| Buy | 16 | 57% |
| Hold | 9 | 32% |
| Sell | 0 | 0% |
| Strong sell | 0 | 0% |
Ratings as of 2026-10-07.
Price target scenarios
| Target | Price | vs. current |
|---|---|---|
| Low target | $220.00 | +4.71% |
| Average target | $258.56 | +23.07% |
| High target | $277.00 | +31.84% |