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IndustrialsWaste ManagementScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

WMWaste Management, Inc.

Industrials / Waste Management

Low Priority

Above Peers

NeutralEdge 7/10
$229.58−$2.15 (−0.93%)

Latest quote

  • Momentum
    88
  • Value
    48
  • Quality
    45
  • Risk resilience
    51
  • Sentiment
    62
algovestiq.comScore data as of Oct 21, 2026

Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Oct 27, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 58/100

Momentum 88/100 and sentiment 62/100 before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
3 articles

Updated Oct 22, 2026 · Sentiment 41.46%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 88/100AIQ Edge 7/10 Above Peers
Beat rate
50%
2 of 4 reported periods
Average surprise
+0.7%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+2.0%
Jul 28, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Oct 26, 2026—$2.18——$6.8B—
Jul 28, 2026—$1.98$2.02+2.0%$6.71B$6.68B
Apr 28, 2026—$1.75$1.81+3.4%$6.28B$6.23B
Jan 28, 2026—$1.95$1.93-1.0%$6.39B$6.31B
Oct 27, 2025—$2.01$1.98-1.5%$6.49B$6.44B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Buy
19
Buy
9
Hold
12-month analyst target
$234.50
+2.14% versus current price
Based on 1 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$225.00
-1.99% vs latest price
Average target
$234.50
+2.14% vs latest price
High target
$244.00
+6.28% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateOct 27, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$2.18

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$6.81B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score62

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score88

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score58/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
1
Average target
$234.50
Target upside
2.14%
Target range
$225.00 - $244.00
90-day revisions
-2

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
2
Neutral
1
Negative
0
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Waste Connections (WCN) to Report Q3 Earnings on October 21, 2026

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seekingalpha.com · Oct 20, 2026

Waste Management: Turn America's Trash To Your Treasure (NYSE:WM)

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WM Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for WM stock?

WM's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move WM stock?

Upcoming events that could move WM include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could WM's next earnings report affect the stock?

WM's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive WM stock higher?

WM could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt WM stock?

WM could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.