Narrative Update on Waste Management Analyst Price Target
Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for Waste Management downward from $257.30 to $252.45, citing slightly lower expectations for revenue growth and profit margins in future forecasts.
What's in the News
- Devina Rankin, Chief Financial Officer of Waste Management, announced her planned retirement after nearly 23 years with the company (Key Developments).
- Rankin will transition out of the CFO role in November 2025 and will serve as an executive advisor through March 2026 to support a smooth handover (Key Developments).
- David Reed, currently Vice President and West Tier business partner, will succeed Rankin as CFO. He brings extensive finance and leadership experience to the role (Key Developments).
Valuation Changes
- The Fair Value Estimate has decreased from $257.30 to $252.45.
- The Discount Rate has risen slightly from 7.30% to 7.38%.
- The Revenue Growth Forecast has declined from 7.05% to 6.70%.
- The Net Profit Margin Estimate has edged down from 13.75% to 13.70%.
- The Future P/E Ratio projection has fallen marginally from 32.02x to 31.92x.
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