Waste Management edges higher with sector support, shares near record levels on NYSE

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-23, 17:44.

Waste Management (US94106L1098) is trading close to recent highs on the NYSE, as the broader waste-services sector shows steady performance and investors lean on consensus earnings estimates from major houses. The company’s shares recently changed hands around 217.5 US dollars, according to price data providers.

What analysts and estimates show

On MarketBeat, consensus figures for Waste Management group the stock with a mature, cash-generative US services peer set, with the shares last quoted at 217.79 US dollars intraday on June 23 and showing a gain of just over 2 percent for the session.MarketBeat data on Waste Management That level places the stock near its recent 52-week range top, underscoring that investors price in resilient cash flows.

Earnings pages for the NYSE-listed group indicate that Wall Street continues to expect mid-single-digit revenue growth and stable margins, with the last closing price reported at about 213.08 US dollars for June 22 before the latest uptick.Waste Management earnings overview This pattern suits the stock’s profile as a defensive holding in the S&P 500, where steady demand for waste services underpins earnings visibility.

Sector backdrop and peer comparison

Sector trackers group Waste Management with names such as Veolia Environnement and Cleanaway Waste Management, which have recently reported their own capital-market and operational developments, including synthetic convertible offerings and plastics recycling initiatives.MarketScreener sector overview The cross-border activity highlights how waste and recycling operators in North America and Europe are investing to secure long-term disposal and recycling capacity.

Price tables on MarketScreener show Waste Management shares at about 216.82 US dollars for June 23, reflecting a day-on-day increase of around 1.6 percent and placing the stock slightly above its June 22 close at 213.31 US dollars.Latest Waste Management price data For investors, the move fits into a broader pattern of firm pricing across listed waste specialists as capital-intensive infrastructure provides moat-like characteristics.

How Waste Management makes its money

Waste Management generates revenue primarily by collecting, transporting and disposing of municipal and commercial waste across North America, supported by a dense network of transfer stations, landfills and recycling plants.FinancialData profile of Waste Management The company’s 337 transfer stations and 254 active landfills provide capacity for long-term contracts with cities and businesses.

Alongside traditional disposal, the group operates 97 recycling facilities and 135 landfill-gas utilization projects, converting methane into electricity and renewable natural gas.Operational footprint details This energy-from-waste activity supports margin resilience and aligns the business with regulatory trends favoring emissions reduction and circular-economy initiatives.

Where the Waste Management shares trade

The Waste Management shares (US94106L1098) trade on the NYSE under the ticker WM, with the latest indicative price around 217.55 US dollars as of 2026-06-23, 09:51 Eastern Time, according to consolidated quote data.Latest WM quote The stock is a member of the S&P 500 index and is widely held in US and global equity portfolios.

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