Waste Management, Inc. (WM) Stock Forecast
WM analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.25 / 5 from 28 analysts
- Price target
- $253.52 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +11.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $2.18
- 52-week range
- $196.77 – $246.51
WM analyst ratings
28 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
WM price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
WM earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.18 | $2.08 | $2.35 | $1.98 | +10.2% | 24 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.14 | $7.91 | $8.60 | $7.50 | +8.5% | 28 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $9.09 | $8.60 | $9.99 | $8.14 | +11.6% | 28 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
WM revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $6.82B | $6.74B | $6.88B | +5.8% | 21 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $26.43B | $26.34B | $26.60B | +4.9% | 26 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $27.86B | $27.42B | $28.28B | +5.4% | 26 |
WM EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
WM revenue: reported and forecast
WM EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.20 | $2.19 | $2.19 | $2.18 | $2.18 | −0.8% | 1 up · 6 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.17 | $8.13 | $8.13 | $8.14 | $8.14 | −0.4% | 2 up · 7 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $9.21 | $9.13 | $9.12 | $9.09 | $9.09 | −1.3% | 3 up · 6 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
WM earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; WM beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from WM
28 analysts cover Waste Management; their consensus rating is buy (4.25 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $253.52, 11.8% above the latest close of $226.86. Analysts expect earnings of $8.14 per share for 2026, +8.5% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $9.09 per share on revenue of $27.9 billion. Waste Management beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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WM forecast FAQ
What is Waste Management's price target?
The average analyst price target for Waste Management is $253.52, 11.8% above the latest close of $226.86.
Is Waste Management a buy, hold or sell?
Of 28 analysts covering Waste Management, 16 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 9 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Waste Management's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $8.14 per share for 2026 (range $7.91 to $8.60); for 2027 the estimate is $9.09.
What is Waste Management's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $26.4 billion, growth of 4.9%; for 2027 it is $27.9 billion.
When does Waste Management report earnings?
Waste Management is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $2.18.
Does Waste Management usually beat earnings estimates?
Waste Management reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.