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WM, previously known as Waste Management, ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating 257 active landfill sites and about 342 transfer stations that help with transporting waste efficiently and economically... Show more

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Sep 18, 2026

WM sees MACD Histogram just turned negative

WM saw its Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) turn negative on September 16, 2026. This is a bearish signal that suggests the stock could decline going forward. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 48 instances where the indicator turned negative. In 22 of the 48 cases the stock moved lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of a downward move at 46%.

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on August 20, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on WM as a result. In 32 of 83 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 39%.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where WM declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 45%.

The Aroon Indicator for WM entered a downward trend on September 18, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where WM's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, 14 of 23 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 61%.

The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 1 day, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.

WM may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 28 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 77, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 33 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (8.503) is normal, around the industry mean (48.072). P/E Ratio (29.859) is within average values for comparable stocks, (106.652). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.931) is also within normal values, averaging (1.239). WM's Dividend Yield (0.017) is considerably higher than the industry average of (0.003). P/S Ratio (3.367) is also within normal values, averaging (72.867).

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 34 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 48 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to consistent earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 59 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. WM’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

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WM is expected to pay dividends on September 25, 2026

Waste Management WM Stock Dividends
A dividend of $0.94 per share will be paid with a record date of September 25, 2026, and an ex-dividend date of September 11, 2026. The last dividend of $0.94 was paid on June 18. Read more...
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Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Enviri Corporation (NYSE:NVRI).

Industry description

Environmental Services includes companies that collect and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Their services include removal of toxic waste from soil, removing medical waste etc. Some companies also operate incinerators, sewerage systems, waste treatment plants, and landfills. Demand for waste management is likely to rise with increasing urbanization/industrialization. Waste Management, Inc., Republic Services, Inc., Waste Connections, Inc. and Tetra Tech, Inc. are some of the major companies in this business.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Environmental Services Industry is 11.15B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 4.98K to 84.38B. WM holds the highest valuation in this group at 84.38B. The lowest valued company is DGWR at 4.98K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Environmental Services Industry was -3%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -5%, and the average quarterly price growth was 3%. AQMS experienced the highest price growth at 3%, while GWAV experienced the biggest fall at -36%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Environmental Services Industry was 76%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -22% and the average quarterly volume growth was 6%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 70
P/E Growth Rating: 67
Price Growth Rating: 62
SMR Rating: 78
Profit Risk Rating: 76
Seasonality Score: -10 (-100 ... +100)
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a provider of waste management services

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Environmental Services
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800 Capitol Street
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+1 713 512-6200
Employees
60500
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https://www.wm.com
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