Earnings Preview: What To Expect From Waste Management's Report

Core Insights - Waste Management, Inc. (WM) has a market capitalization of $87.6 billion and is a leading provider of waste management and environmental solutions in North America and internationally [1] Financial Performance - WM is expected to release its fiscal Q3 2025 results on October 27, with analysts projecting an adjusted EPS of $2.03, reflecting a 3.6% increase from $1.96 in the same quarter last year [2] - For fiscal 2025, analysts forecast an adjusted EPS of $7.57, which is a 4.7% increase from $7.23 in fiscal 2024, and a further rise to $8.51 in fiscal 2026, representing a 12.4% year-over-year growth [3] Stock Performance - WM stock has increased by 5.3% over the past 52 weeks, underperforming compared to the S&P 500 Index's 17.4% return and the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund's 14.5% gain during the same period [4] - Following the release of Q2 2025 results, WM shares rose by 3.4%, with adjusted earnings reported at $1.92 per share and revenue at $6.43 billion, exceeding forecasts [5] Analyst Ratings - The consensus rating for WM stock is "Moderate Buy," with 13 analysts recommending "Strong Buy," one suggesting "Moderate Buy," and 11 providing a "Hold" rating [6] - The average analyst price target for Waste Management is $259.68, indicating a potential upside of 18.3% from current levels [6]