Rafael Carrasco Sells 7,352 Shares of Waste Management (NYSE:WM) Stock

Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) SVP Rafael Carrasco sold 7,352 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $234.50, for a total transaction of $1,724,044.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president owned 15,540 shares in the company, valued at $3,644,130. The trade was a 32.12% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website.

Rafael Carrasco also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Friday, January 30th, Rafael Carrasco sold 690 shares of Waste Management stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $219.01, for a total value of $151,116.90.
• On Thursday, November 20th, Rafael Carrasco sold 1,380 shares of Waste Management stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $217.06, for a total value of $299,542.80.

Waste Management Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:WM opened at $234.14 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $94.44 billion, a P/E ratio of 34.95, a PEG ratio of 2.49 and a beta of 0.58. Waste Management, Inc. has a one year low of $194.11 and a one year high of $242.58. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $223.44 and its 200 day simple moving average is $219.36. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.22, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a current ratio of 0.89.

Waste Management (NYSE:WM) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The business services provider reported $1.93 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.95 by ($0.02). The firm had revenue of $6.31 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.39 billion. Waste Management had a net margin of 10.74% and a return on equity of 32.45%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.70 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Waste Management, Inc. will post 7.7 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Waste Management

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Cornercap Investment Counsel Inc. bought a new position in Waste Management during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $1,583,000. Lockheed Martin Investment Management Co. bought a new position in shares of Waste Management during the third quarter worth $3,092,000. Guerra Advisors Inc grew its holdings in shares of Waste Management by 59.5% in the 3rd quarter. Guerra Advisors Inc now owns 9,037 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $1,996,000 after buying an additional 3,371 shares during the period. Wealthfront Advisers LLC lifted its holdings in Waste Management by 3.1% during the second quarter. Wealthfront Advisers LLC now owns 57,093 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $13,064,000 after acquiring an additional 1,698 shares in the last quarter. Finally, GPM Growth Investors Inc. grew its stake in Waste Management by 50.6% in the second quarter. GPM Growth Investors Inc. now owns 16,640 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $3,808,000 after acquiring an additional 5,588 shares during the period. 80.40% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

WM has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. Barclays cut their price target on Waste Management from $266.00 to $265.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. Robert W. Baird upgraded Waste Management from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and increased their target price for the company from $238.00 to $242.00 in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Sanford C. Bernstein lifted their price target on shares of Waste Management from $255.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Oppenheimer upped their price target on shares of Waste Management from $263.00 to $264.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, January 30th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group assumed coverage on shares of Waste Management in a report on Monday, November 24th. They set a “buy” rating and a $256.00 price objective for the company. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Waste Management has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $253.55.

Key Waste Management News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Long-term market tailwind: an industry report forecasts the global smart waste-management market growing to about $13.31 billion by 2035 — a structural demand driver for WM’s technology, routing and recycling services. Smart Waste Management Market Size to Worth $13.31 Billion by 2035
• Positive Sentiment: Strong institutional support and favorable analyst coverage: large holders (Vanguard, State Street, etc.) have recently increased positions and several analysts maintain buy/outperform views with targets above the current price, which provides a cushion for shares. WM Profile & Analyst Coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Sector context — Republic Services (RSG) posted mixed results and cautious guidance; sector peers’ guidance and cash-flow dynamics can influence sentiment for WM even when WM’s business is steady. Can RSG Stock Turn Guidance Into Gains in 2026?
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling — SVP Rafael Carrasco sold 7,352 shares (avg. ~$234.50), reducing his stake by ~32%; disclosed in an SEC filing and flagged by insider-trade services. Insider sales are being read as near-term negative signal by some investors. Rafael Carrasco Sells 7,352 Shares
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling — VP Donald J. Smith sold 12,194 shares (avg. ~$233.48), cutting his holding substantially; another near-term negative catalyst for trader sentiment. Donald Smith Sells 12,194 Shares
• Negative Sentiment: Broader insider profit-taking: coverage notes multiple insiders have been locking in gains, which can amplify short-term selling pressure and investor caution. Top Waste Management Insiders Quietly Lock In Massive Profits
• Negative Sentiment: Recent quarterly results were slightly below expectations (Q4 EPS $1.93 vs. $1.95 consensus; revenue below street estimates), which likely cements near-term caution despite solid year-over-year revenue growth. WM Earnings & Performance

Waste Management Company 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.