Waste Management's 15min chart shows MACD Death Cross, KDJ Death Cross
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Tuesday, Sep 16, 2025 12:32 pm ET2min read
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The MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) Death Cross occurs when the MACD line crosses below the signal line, signaling a potential reversal in the trend. Similarly, the KDJ (Kaufman Adaptive Moving Average) Death Cross indicates a bearish signal when the K line crosses below the D line. Both indicators suggest a shift in momentum towards the downside, potentially leading to a further decrease in Waste Management's stock price [1].
This development comes after Waste Management reported strong earnings for the last quarter, with earnings per share (EPS) of $1.92, exceeding estimates, and a year-over-year revenue growth of 19% to $6.43 billion [1]. Despite the positive earnings report, the technical indicators suggest that investors may need to be cautious about the stock's near-term prospects.
Acadian Asset Management LLC, a significant shareholder, reduced its position in Waste Management by 6.1% in the first quarter, while other large investors such as Brighton Jones LLC and Bank Pictet & Cie Europe AG increased their positions. However, the overall sentiment among institutional investors remains mixed, with 80.40% of the stock owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors [1].
Several equities analysts have also weighed in on the company. National Bank Financial upgraded Waste Management to a "hold" rating, while JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded it to an "overweight" rating with a price target of $277.00. Despite the positive ratings, the consensus rating remains "Moderate Buy" with an average target price of $254.35 [1].
Waste Management's stock has been volatile, trading down $2.28 to $218.22 during midday trading on Friday. The stock has a current ratio of 0.86, a quick ratio of 0.82, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.51. The company's 50-day moving average is $227.06, and its 200-day moving average is $229.30. The stock has a market capitalization of $87.91 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.38 [1].
Investors should closely monitor Waste Management's stock price and consider the potential implications of the recent technical indicator signals. While the company's earnings report was strong, the technical indicators suggest a need for caution. Further analysis of the company's financial health and market conditions will be crucial for making informed investment decisions.
Waste Management's 15-minute chart recently exhibited a MACD Death Cross and KDJ Death Cross at 09/16/2025 12:30, which suggests that the stock price may continue to decline. This technical indicator suggests a shift in momentum towards the downside, potentially leading to a further decrease in stock price.
Waste Management Inc. (NYSE:WM) has recently experienced a significant technical indicator event that suggests a potential downward trend in its stock price. On September 16, 2025, at 12:30 PM, the company's 15-minute chart exhibited both a MACD Death Cross and a KDJ Death Cross. These technical indicators are widely used by investors to predict changes in stock momentum and trend direction [1].The MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) Death Cross occurs when the MACD line crosses below the signal line, signaling a potential reversal in the trend. Similarly, the KDJ (Kaufman Adaptive Moving Average) Death Cross indicates a bearish signal when the K line crosses below the D line. Both indicators suggest a shift in momentum towards the downside, potentially leading to a further decrease in Waste Management's stock price [1].
This development comes after Waste Management reported strong earnings for the last quarter, with earnings per share (EPS) of $1.92, exceeding estimates, and a year-over-year revenue growth of 19% to $6.43 billion [1]. Despite the positive earnings report, the technical indicators suggest that investors may need to be cautious about the stock's near-term prospects.
Acadian Asset Management LLC, a significant shareholder, reduced its position in Waste Management by 6.1% in the first quarter, while other large investors such as Brighton Jones LLC and Bank Pictet & Cie Europe AG increased their positions. However, the overall sentiment among institutional investors remains mixed, with 80.40% of the stock owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors [1].
Several equities analysts have also weighed in on the company. National Bank Financial upgraded Waste Management to a "hold" rating, while JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded it to an "overweight" rating with a price target of $277.00. Despite the positive ratings, the consensus rating remains "Moderate Buy" with an average target price of $254.35 [1].
Waste Management's stock has been volatile, trading down $2.28 to $218.22 during midday trading on Friday. The stock has a current ratio of 0.86, a quick ratio of 0.82, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.51. The company's 50-day moving average is $227.06, and its 200-day moving average is $229.30. The stock has a market capitalization of $87.91 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 32.38 [1].
Investors should closely monitor Waste Management's stock price and consider the potential implications of the recent technical indicator signals. While the company's earnings report was strong, the technical indicators suggest a need for caution. Further analysis of the company's financial health and market conditions will be crucial for making informed investment decisions.
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