US Waste Management Stock Price Oscillates Upward, Mixed Institutional Ratings

Economic Observer Network: In the past 7 days, the hot topics surrounding Waste Management (WM) in the United States mainly focus on policy environment changes and internal company dynamics. On February 11, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) confirmed that it is moving forward with the revocation of the 2009 greenhouse gas harm designation. If implemented, this could reduce compliance costs for the waste management industry and potentially benefit the sector. Meanwhile, company insider Fish James C Jr sold a total of 36,800 common shares on February 6, 9, and 10, valued at approximately $8.4692 million, drawing market attention to capital flows. Additionally, on January 2026, China’s State Council issued the “Solid Waste Comprehensive Management Action Plan,” which, although targeted at the Chinese market, may indirectly boost global demand for solid waste management services. As a leading company in North America, WM could benefit from increased industry attention.

Recent Stock Performance

WM’s stock price has shown a volatile upward trend over the past 7 days (February 7 to 13, 2026). According to internal data, the closing price on the starting day (February 6) was $226.79, and the latest price on the ending day (February 13) was $233.92, representing a 3.14% increase with a volatility of 4.89%. The highest price was on February 12 at $236.45, and the lowest was on February 9 at $225.36. In terms of trading volume, on February 11, the turnover was $456 million (0.48% turnover rate), but on February 12, it shrank to $649 million (down 1.56%), indicating divergent capital activity. During the same period, the waste treatment sector rose by 1.16%, while the broader U.S. stock market (Dow down 1.24%, Nasdaq down 1.92%) faced pressure, yet WM’s stock showed relative resilience.

Institutional Views

Institutions’ ratings on WM have recently been mixed but generally positive. Goldman Sachs initiated coverage on November 24, 2025, with a “Buy” rating and a target price of $256. JPMorgan Chase maintained an “Overweight” rating on December 1, 2025, with a target price of $265. Wells Fargo raised its target price to $250 on January 30, 2026. However, TD Securities downgraded the rating to “Market Perform” on January 21, 2026, with a target price of $250. Overall, institutions are paying close attention to the company’s expected 13.53% year-over-year growth in earnings per share for Q4 2025. The differing ratings may influence short-term market sentiment.

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