Should I buy Waste Management (WM) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Scotiabank — 80% of its targets hit on this sector (10 calls tested). It aims for $260 (+19 %), call made on July 17, 2026, maturing on July 17, 2027 (42 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Waste Management
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stifel | 81 % | +17.9 % | 21 | $261 +20% |
| Citigroup | 90 % | +17.4 % | 10 | $269 +24% |
| Oppenheimer | 76 % | +11.3 % | 21 | $263 +21% |
| BMO Capital | 83 % | +9.4 % | 6 | $248 +14% |
| Scotiabank | 60 % | +2.1 % | 5 | $260 +19% |
| Argus Research | 67 % | +18.2 % | 6 | — |
| Raymond James | 82 % | +16.8 % | 22 | — |
| Truist Securities | 83 % | +11.9 % | 6 | — |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 75% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 12 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $268, i.e. +23% from the current price ($218).
- The most reliable firm on WM, Baird (100% hit rate, 2 scored calls), targets $260 (call made on April 16, 2026, maturing on April 16, 2027) (+19%) in its most recent call, and $242 (call made on November 4, 2025, maturing on November 4, 2026) (+11%) in the one coming due soonest.
- 5 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
- Pays a dividend (1.6% yield), raised for 20 years — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 12 ratings, 3 are neutral.
- High valuation (P/E ~31): strong growth is already "priced in", leaving little room for error.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on WM
Median target $268 (+23%) · 12 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Waste Management now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 75% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $268 (+23%), and Baird (most reliable on WM, 100%) targets $260. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~31). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Waste Management?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($268) is still +23% above the current price ($218) (most reliable on WM: Baird, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Waste Management still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($218) and its estimated value: analysts target $268 on median (+23%), with 75% buys (most reliable on WM: Baird, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on WM and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying WM?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 12 ratings, 3 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Waste Management profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).