Waste Management (WM) has had a turbulent time on the NYSE, with returns showing a lack of growth and stock dips. However, even amidst this uncertainty, institutional backing remains strong with 83% of shares owned by institutional holders. Acquisitions such as Countrywide Sanitation (North Dakota) and DC-area WB Waste Solutions further its aim to become a dominant driver within the waste management industry. WM is innovating with projects such as weekly curbside food waste collection in Shasta County and advanced landfill expansions in Pennsylvania, Florida. WM's sustainability efforts indicated a shift towards being a green investment, aiming to achieve $29B revenue by 2027 driven by recycling and RNG. There was an apparent decrease in 2025 revenue guidance but a strong quarter was also logged. Economic projections included boosted 2025 dividends with a recent share price stability. Though the company saw a failure in Q1 revenue estimates, it experienced 19% revenue growth in Q2 2025 and was upbeat at an Investor Day event. Waste Management further outlined investments in recycling infrastructure and remains bullish on future financial outcomes. Despite stock market volatility, WM ratings have been generally positive, with neutral to overweight ratings from UBS and Barclays.
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