Waste Management Slides to 378th in Trading Volume as Analysts Adjust Earnings Outlook and Institutions Shift Stakes

On August 5, 2025, Waste Management (WM) traded down 0.33% with a volume of $0.32 billion, ranking 378th in trading activity. Analysts have revised Q3 2025 earnings forecasts, with William Blair lowering its estimate to $2.01 per share from $2.17 while maintaining an "Outperform" rating. UBS Group raised its price target to $265.00, reflecting mixed sentiment as the stock holds a "Moderate Buy" average rating. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.825 per share, yielding 1.4%, underscoring its financial stability.

Institutional investors increased stakes in Q2 and Q4 2025, with Ameriprise Financial and Northern Trust boosting holdings by 5.8% and 13.2%, respectively. Conversely, IQ EQ Fund Management Ireland reduced its position by 7.8%. Recent insider transactions included CFO Devina Rankin selling 57,888 shares, a 40.82% reduction in her ownership, and SVP Rafael Carrasco selling 674 shares, trimming his holdings by 3.91%.

Analysts remain divided on price targets, with consensus at $254.35. Melius Research upgraded to "Strong-Buy" with a $263.00 target, while CIBC and Scotiabank adjusted targets upward. The stock’s 52-week range is $199.69–$242.58, with a market cap of $92.75 billion and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.51. Earnings for Q2 2025 exceeded expectations at $1.92 per share, with revenue rising 19% year-over-year.

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