Analyst consensus rating

Waste Management Analyst Rating: Buy

WM is rated Buy by 25 analysts with a $259.92 target. As of 2026-08-27.

Direct answer

Waste Management's consensus rating is Buy.

25 analysts are included in the current consensus when a coverage count is available.
The same consensus reports an average price target of $259.92.
Forecast evidence checked August 27, 2026.

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Verified data

Current price
$221.24
Average price target
$259.92
High price target
$277.00
Low price target
$220.00
Low target gap
-0.6%
Target upside
+17.5%
High target gap
+25.2%
Target range width
25.8%
Consensus rating
Buy
Analysts
25
Evidence date
August 27, 2026
Valid through
September 3, 2026

Read the frequently asked questions.

What is the analyst consensus rating for Waste Management?

Waste Management has a verified Buy consensus. The same dataset has an average price target of $259.92.

How far are Waste Management's low and high targets from the recorded price?

The low target implies -0.6%, while the high target implies +25.2%.

How many analysts are included in Waste Management's consensus?

The verified consensus includes 25 analysts.

How is Waste Management's target upside or downside calculated?

The average target of $259.92 is divided by the recorded price of $221.24, then one is subtracted to produce +17.5%. This does not guarantee a future return.

When was Waste Management's analyst forecast verified?

The data was verified on 2026-08-27. The dataset is valid through 2026-09-03.