Waste Management (WM) claimed prominent attention recently with numerous developments driving a growth stock narrative, including the completion of its $7.2 billion acquisition of Stericycle, a leader in medical waste services, and thereby gaining a leading position in the industry. Sector experts perceive WM as an appealing long-term growth stock while WM's Q3 financials solidified this standing, overcoming Wall Street estimates for both earnings and revenues. The company also successfully upgraded the Sacramento County recycling/transfer station and greenlighted a $100 million material recovery facility (MRF) campus in Denver. WM's robust Q3 earnings partly attributed to the potential underestimation of Stericycle synergies. WM's robust economic performance and strategic acquisitions led to a cash dividend announcement. However, WM's stock had a mixed performance, falling short of its market counterparts and the S&P500, as it was underscored by fluctuations in the stock's value despite overall market gains. Despite this, confidence remains high with institutional investors owning a commanding 83% stake. WM's initiative towards sustainability was further displayed as they explored the possibility of a $3 billion sale of its renewable natural gas unit.
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