Update shared on 31 Oct 2025
Fair value Decreased 2.30%Analysts have lowered their price target for Waste Management from $252.45 to $246.64. This reduction is attributed to a more cautious outlook on revenue growth and modestly narrower profit margins.
What's in the News
- Waste Management is seeking tuck-in acquisition and investment opportunities, with a focus on expanding its network and enhancing internal operations. (Key Developments)
- The company updated its earnings guidance for 2025. Revenue is now expected to be approximately $25.275 billion, reflecting a reduction due to lower recycled commodity pricing and softer demand from WM Healthcare Solutions. (Key Developments)
- Devina Rankin, Waste Management's chief financial officer, will retire in November 2025 and will transition to an executive advisory role until March 2026. David Reed is appointed as her successor and brings years of internal and financial leadership experience. (Key Developments)
Valuation Changes
- Consensus Analyst Price Target decreased from $252.45 to $246.64, reflecting a cautious outlook.
- Discount Rate edged down slightly from 7.38% to 7.38%, indicating a marginal adjustment in risk assumptions.
- Revenue Growth expectations reduced from 6.70% to 5.89%, highlighting softer anticipated expansion.
- Net Profit Margin narrowed modestly from 13.70% to 13.60%.
- Future P/E forecast decreased from 31.92x to 31.06x, suggesting a slightly lower valuation multiple.
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