Waste Management, Inc.
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Waste Management (WM) Exceeds Market Returns: Some Facts to Consider
Waste Management (WM) closed at $221.72, up 1.22% and outperforming the S&P 500. The stock has underperformed over the past month, declining 2.35%. Analysts expect Q3 EPS of $2.18 (up 10.1% YoY) and full-year earnings of $8.13 per share. WM trades at a Forward P/E of 26.95, slightly above its industry average, and holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating with a PEG ratio of 2.76.
Waste Management (WM) Down 6.5% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
Waste Management reported Q2 2026 earnings that beat EPS estimates ($2.02 vs $1.99) but missed revenue expectations ($6.68B vs $6.71B). The company benefited from strong pricing discipline (5.7% core price increase) and expanded EBITDA margins to 30.9%, though Collection and Disposal volumes declined 1.8%. Despite solid operational performance and strong free cash flow growth of 34.5%, WM stock has declined 6.5% since the earnings report, with analysts trending estimates downward and assigning the stock a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating.
Bill Gates' Foundation Holds Berkshire Hathaway as Its Top Stock, a Signal of Its Preference for Steady Compounders Over Flashy Tech
The Gates Foundation Trust's $34.4 billion equity portfolio reveals a preference for industrial and consumer stocks over technology companies. With Berkshire Hathaway as its largest holding at $7.4 billion, the foundation also maintains significant positions in Caterpillar, Canadian National Railway, Waste Management, and Deere. This strategy demonstrates that solid long-term returns can be achieved through steady compounders rather than volatile tech stocks, while still benefiting from trends like AI-driven data center construction.
Warren Buffett Thinks Investors Are "Gambling" and "Playing With Fire" Right Now. But Here Are 3 Safe Stocks Even the Oracle of Omaha Would Like.
Warren Buffett warns that investors are gambling in the current market environment with excessive speculation. The article recommends three defensive stocks that could perform well during a market correction: Johnson & Johnson, PepsiCo, and Waste Management. These companies offer stability through strong dividend growth histories, quality business models, and resilience during economic downturns.
Peter Lynch Beat the S&P 500 in 11 of His 13 Years Running Magellan. Here's Why He Says "Turning Over the Most Rocks" Is the Key to Winning.
Peter Lynch's investment philosophy of researching many companies to find hidden gems remains relevant today. While modern tools and passive investing have made it harder to discover overlooked stocks, small-cap and micro-cap companies still offer opportunities for investors willing to do thorough research, particularly in unglamorous sectors.