Waste Management (WM) has been a subject of market interest with shareholders hopeful about a future that is immune to AI disruption. Recent developments include a Dividend and Buyback push for
2026, with increases in institutional buys. On the downside, Baker Chad R sold
6,000 shares of WM, and there is an employee trading blackout. To improve sustainability, WM plans to build a plant that will convert landfill methane into usable natural gas. WM has also collaborated with Denver to launch a Renewable Natural Gas facility.
There has been an increase in institutional ownership, reaching
83% and new major investments are being made in the company, showing increased investor confidence. A recent
15% Dividend raise and announcement of a new $3 Billion Stock Buyback has led to a slight stock price boost. However, weaker Q3 earnings and downward stock movements have hampered investor sentiments. On the positive note, analysis of the company's debt situation suggests effective management and high upside potential as perceived by Baird, who has upgraded WM's rating to Outperform.
The long-term growth and sustainability investments are expected while for 2027, WM projects up to
$29B revenue, largely driven by recycling and RNG.
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