Barclays has initiated coverage on Waste Management Inc (WM) with an Overweight rating, marking its first assessment of the company's investment potential. The firm’s evaluation is based on a comprehensive analysis of Waste Management's business operations, industry dynamics, and growth prospects.
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Waste Management, Inc. is a leading provider of waste management environmental services. The company employs approximately 61,700 full-time staff and serves millions of residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal clients across the United States and Canada. Its operations are divided into several segments, including East Tier, West Tier, Recycling Processing and Sales, WM Renewable Energy, and WM Healthcare Solutions.
As of September 18, 2025, Waste Management's stock trades at $216.49, with a market capitalisation of $80.4 billion. The company reports a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.37 and an earnings per share of 6.34. The dividend yield stands at 164.5%. Upcoming earnings are scheduled for July 27, 2026, with estimated earnings per share of $2.13 and revenue of $6.9 billion.
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