Waste Management, Inc. $WM Shares Bought by Capital Advisors Inc. OK

Capital Advisors Inc. OK increased its holdings in Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) by 2.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 196,585 shares of the business services provider’s stock after buying an additional 3,880 shares during the period. Capital Advisors Inc. OK’s holdings in Waste Management were worth $43,192,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the business. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in Waste Management by 2.1% in the third quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 38,436,462 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $8,487,924,000 after acquiring an additional 774,255 shares during the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Waste Management by 5.1% during the third quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 5,668,221 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $1,250,613,000 after purchasing an additional 277,250 shares during the last quarter. Northern Trust Corp raised its position in shares of Waste Management by 0.3% during the 3rd quarter. Northern Trust Corp now owns 3,954,519 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $873,276,000 after purchasing an additional 11,688 shares during the period. Amundi lifted its holdings in shares of Waste Management by 8.6% in the 2nd quarter. Amundi now owns 3,596,281 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $804,809,000 after purchasing an additional 284,733 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Nordea Investment Management AB lifted its holdings in shares of Waste Management by 7.2% in the 4th quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 3,530,900 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $781,494,000 after purchasing an additional 236,439 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 80.40% of the company’s stock.

Waste Management Stock Performance

WM opened at $229.73 on Wednesday. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $232.40 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $220.97. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.22, a current ratio of 0.89 and a quick ratio of 0.85. The company has a market capitalization of $92.66 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.29, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.43 and a beta of 0.57. Waste Management, Inc. has a 1-year low of $194.11 and a 1-year high of $248.13.

Waste Management (NYSE:WM) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The business services provider reported $1.93 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.95 by ($0.02). The firm had revenue of $6.31 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.39 billion. Waste Management had a net margin of 10.74% and a return on equity of 32.45%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $1.70 earnings per share. Research analysts predict that Waste Management, Inc. will post 7.7 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Waste Management Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 13th were given a $0.945 dividend. This represents a $3.78 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.6%. This is a boost from Waste Management’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.83. The ex-dividend date was Friday, March 13th. Waste Management’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 56.42%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages recently commented on WM. Wolfe Research assumed coverage on Waste Management in a research note on Friday, March 13th. They set a “peer perform” rating for the company. Barclays reduced their price target on shares of Waste Management from $266.00 to $265.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Waste Management from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Monday, February 9th. Sanford C. Bernstein lifted their price objective on shares of Waste Management from $255.00 to $260.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Finally, TD Cowen boosted their target price on shares of Waste Management from $265.00 to $270.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 30th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $254.59.

More Waste Management News

Here are the key news stories impacting Waste Management this week:

• Positive Sentiment: WM outperformed while the broader market dipped, attracting buyers seeking defensive exposure; coverage attributes the move to WM’s stable revenue, high customer retention and perceived resilience in volatile markets. Why the Market Dipped But Waste Management (WM) Gained Today
• Positive Sentiment: Third‑party commentary highlights WM as a “safe” pick in volatile markets (included in a popular model portfolio), reinforcing investor interest in WM’s defensive qualities and long-term cash flow profile. This attention can support multiple and demand for the shares. Is Waste Management (WM) the Best Safe Stock to Buy Amid Market Volatility?
• Positive Sentiment: Feature on WM’s safety leader emphasizes operational discipline (safety programs, risk reduction). Strong safety and operating practices lower accident-related costs and regulatory risk—factors that support reliability of free cash flow and can be viewed favorably by investors. Lessons from WM Safety Leader Chris Ball
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst roundups comparing WM to peers (e.g., Cintas, Fortune Brands) provide context on valuation and competitive positioning; useful for relative-value assessments but not an immediate catalyst. Analysts Offer Insights on Industrial Goods Companies: Waste Management (WM), Cintas (CTAS) and Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN)
• Neutral Sentiment: Guides on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) rules in India for e‑waste and plastics highlight evolving regulation that could expand organized waste-management opportunities overseas. Impact on WM is speculative and long‑term—monitor for M&A or partnership signals. EPR Registration for E-Waste Management in India (2026 Updated Guide)
• Neutral Sentiment: Related guide on EPR for plastic waste in India—regulatory trend that could create future service demand but currently offers limited direct, near-term impact to WM’s U.S.-centric revenues. EPR Registration for Plastic Waste Management in India (2026 Update): Complete Guide

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, SVP Johnson Varkey sold 121 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $245.27, for a total value of $29,677.67. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 9,293 shares in the company, valued at $2,279,294.11. The trade was a 1.29% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, COO John J. Morris sold 4,211 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $243.38, for a total transaction of $1,024,873.18. Following the sale, the chief operating officer owned 99,929 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $24,320,720.02. The trade was a 4.04% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 98,042 shares of company stock worth $23,039,777 in the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.18% of the company’s stock.

Waste Management Profile

Waste Management, Inc (NYSE: WM) is a leading provider of integrated waste management and environmental services in North America. The company offers end-to-end solutions that span collection, transfer, disposal and recycling, along with landfill operations and related infrastructure. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Waste Management serves a broad customer base that includes residential, commercial, industrial and municipal clients.

Core services include curbside and commercial waste collection, roll-off and temporary container services, materials recovery and recycling, and engineered landfill disposal.