Wells Fargo initates Waste Management, Inc (WM) rating to an Overweight

Anna Perez

Waste Management, Inc’s filing revealed that its Director MENKE SEAN E acquired Company’s shares for reported $0.39 million on Nov 03 ’25. In the deal valued at $196.42 per share,2,000 shares were bought. As a result of this transaction, MENKE SEAN E now holds 7,314 shares worth roughly $1.55 million.

Then, Stith Kimberly G. bought 100 shares, generating $22,520 in total proceeds.

Before that, Stith Kimberly G. sold 100 shares. Waste Management, Inc shares valued at $22,520 were divested by the SVP – Chief HR Officer at a price of $225.19 per share. As a result of the transaction, Stith Kimberly G. now holds 4,089 shares, worth roughly $0.86 million.

Wells Fargo initiated its Waste Management, Inc [WM] rating to an Overweight in a research note published recently. A number of analysts have revised their coverage, including Bernstein’s analysts, who began to cover the stock in mid November with a ‘”an Outperform”‘ rating. Robert W. Baird also remained covering WM and has increased its forecast on November 04, 2025 with a “an Outperform” recommendation from previously “Neutral” rating. Stifel started covering the stock on September 30, 2025. It rated WM as “a Buy”.

Price Performance Review of WM

On Tuesday, Waste Management, Inc [NYSE:WM] saw its stock jump 1.60% to $211.3. Over the last five days, the stock has gained 3.95%. Waste Management, Inc shares have fallen nearly -4.70% since the year began. Nevertheless, the stocks have risen 4.71% over the past one year. While a 52-week high of $242.58 was reached on 06/03/25, a 52-week low of $194.11 was recorded on 11/03/25.

Levels Of Support And Resistance For WM Stock

The 24-hour chart illustrates a support level at 208.66, which if violated will result in even more drops to 206.02. On the upside, there is a resistance level at 212.78. A further resistance level may holdings at 214.26.

How much short interest is there in Waste Management, Inc?

A steep rise in short interest was recorded in Waste Management, Inc stocks on 2025-10-31, dropping by -0.15 million shares to a total of 4.25 million shares. Yahoo Finance data shows the prior-month short interest on 2025-09-30 was 4.4 million shares. There was a decline of -3.46%, which implies that there is a negative sentiment for the stock.

The most recent change occurred on September 19, 2025 when Barclays began covering the stock and recommended ‘”an Overweight”‘ rating along with a $272 price target.

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