Waste Management Q4 Revenues Rise 7.1% to $6.31 B; EPS Hits $1.93
Waste Management posted Q4 revenues of $6.31 billion, up 7.1% year over year, with adjusted EPS rising to $1.93 from $1.70 and shares gaining 7.7% over the past month. For Q1, WM is projected to earn $1.76 per share, up 5.4% YoY with consensus estimates trimmed 0.2%, yielding a Zacks Rank #3 and VGM Score B.
1. Q4 Financial Results
Waste Management reported $6.31 billion in Q4 revenues, up 7.1% year over year, driven by volume gains and pricing improvements. Adjusted EPS rose to $1.93 from $1.70 a year earlier, supporting a 7.7% share price increase over the past month.
2. Q1 Guidance and Estimate Revisions
For the first quarter, WM is forecast to earn $1.76 per share, up 5.4% year over year. Consensus estimates have been trimmed by 0.2% over the past 30 days, reflecting cautious expectations on demand and pricing pressures.
3. Valuation and Investor Rankings
The stock holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) and an aggregate VGM Score of B, indicating balanced metrics across valuation, growth and momentum factors. This placement positions WM in the middle tier for investors seeking both growth and value exposure.