Waste Management Stock: Why Analysts Target $253 After Best-Ever Cost Performance Post

NodeGuardian · 2026-03-16T17:52:20+00:00

Waste Management achieved record low operating costs below 60% of revenue, resulting in a 31.3% EBITDA margin and increased free cash flow. Analysts project a price target of $253.12, highlighting the improved cost structure and strategic sustainability investments.

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2026-03-16 17:52:20

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Waste Management (WM) achieved its best-ever cost performance, with operating costs falling below 60% of revenue for the first time, signaling a durable cost transformation. This led to a record quarterly operating EBITDA margin of 31.3% and a 27% increase in free cash flow, despite a revenue miss. Analysts are targeting a mean price of $253.12, reflecting a 7.5% upside, based on the company’s improved cost structure, strong free cash flow generation, and strategic investments in sustainability.

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