• Citigroup maintains a "Buy" rating for Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM), raising the price target to $270.
• WM's focus on sustainability and strategic initiatives highlighted during the Q3 2025 earnings call.
• The stock shows volatility with a current price of $204.23, reflecting a decrease of 4.46%.

Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) is a leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America. The company offers collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal services. It also focuses on sustainability initiatives, which are increasingly important in the waste management industry. Competitors include Republic Services and Waste Connections.

On October 29, 2025, Citigroup maintained its "Buy" rating for WM, with the stock price at $204.23. Citigroup also raised WM's price target from $268 to $270, as highlighted by TheFly. This decision follows WM's Q3 2025 earnings call, which took place on October 28, 2025.

During the earnings call, key company leaders, including CEO James Fish and CFO Devina Rankin, discussed WM's financial performance and strategic initiatives. The call was attended by analysts from major financial institutions like Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase. The focus was on sustainability and enterprise strategy, which are crucial for WM's growth.

The current stock price of WM is $204.23, reflecting a decrease of 4.46% or $9.54. Today, the stock has fluctuated between a low of $197.25 and a high of $208.80. Over the past year, the stock has reached a high of $242.58 and a low of $197.25, indicating some volatility in its performance.

WM has a market capitalization of approximately $82.27 billion, reflecting its significant presence in the waste management industry. The trading volume for the day is 3,533,603 shares on the NYSE, showing active investor interest. These metrics are important for investors considering WM's stock.