Waste Management holds a clear analyst consensus, shares trade in a tight NASDAQ range

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-30, 13:59.

Waste Management (US94106L1098) sits among the larger names on the NYSE with a market capitalization close to 90 billion dollars and a steady earnings profile. Consensus data point to a broadly constructive view on the stock, with several houses maintaining Buy or Overweight ratings in 2026.

What current data show on Waste Management

Waste Management shares most recently closed at 223.41 dollars on 29 June 2026 on the NYSE, with the price down 0.94 percent on the day. Technical readings place the stock between a support level at 214.47 dollars and resistance at 232.25 dollars, suggesting a bounded trading range in the near term.

The stock’s price momentum score stands at 9.27, ranking 47 out of 162 names in the Professional & Commercial Services industry per TradingKey’s sector classification. Moving-average based signals are mixed, with five buy signals and one sell signal across the MA5 to MA200 spectrum, while a composite technical indicator set for the day still labels Waste Management as a Buy.

Analyst consensus and sector comparison

Analyst coverage of Waste Management in 2026 has remained broad, with major US brokers tracking the stock alongside peers such as Republic Services and Stericycle in the waste and environmental services space. Several firms have reiterated positive views on the sector, citing stable cash flows and regulated pricing as supportive factors, even as valuations approach the upper end of historical ranges.

Aggregated consensus data for Waste Management show a majority of ratings clustered in the Buy and Hold categories, with relatively few explicit Sell recommendations, indicating a cautious but constructive stance among analysts. The company’s P/E ratio of 32.22 times trailing twelve-month earnings, as indicated by TradingKey, places the shares at a premium to some industrial peers but broadly in line with higher-quality service providers in the S&P 500.

How Waste Management earns its money

Waste Management generates revenue primarily by providing waste collection, recycling, transfer and landfill services to municipal, commercial and industrial customers across the United States. The company operates a large network of landfills and recycling facilities, charging tipping fees, collection charges and service contracts that together form a recurring cash-flow base.

Where the shares trade today

The Waste Management shares (US94106L1098) last traded at 223.41 dollars on 2026-06-29, 16:00 ET on the NYSE, according to TradingKey.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any financial instrument. All data are based on sources believed to be reliable but cannot be guaranteed.