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WM ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating 263 active landfills and about 332 transfer stations. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and medical end markets and is also a leading recycler in North America.

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월요일 아침 (현지 시간 기준) 미국 주식 선물 거래가 혼조세를 보이고 있는 가운데, 오늘 투자자들의 관심을 끌 수 있는 일부 주식은 다음과 같다:1. 월스트리트는 콘스텔레이션 에너지(NASDAQ:CEG)이 개장 전에 57억 1천만 달러의 매출과 57억 1천만 달러의 주당 2.64달러의 분기 이익을 보고할 것으로 예상하고 있다. 콘스텔레이션 에너지의 주가는 시간외 거래에서 5.5% 하락한 243.99달러를 기록했다.

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This increase brings the annual dividend rate to $3.30 per share, up from $3.00, and marks the company&#39;s twenty-second consecutive year of dividend increases. It is expected that the first increased dividend will be paid in March of 2025.

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Waste Management Boosts Quarterly Dividend Rate For 2025 By 10% From $0.75 To $0.825 Per Share

13 analysts have shared their evaluations of Waste Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $230.62, a high estimate of $252.00, and a low estimate of $219.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 3.77% increase from the previous average price target of $222.25.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1733947337_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of Waste Management among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Michael Hoffman</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$252.00</td>
<td>$243.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevin Chiang</td>
<td>CIBC</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
<td>$228.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Noah Kaye</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$231.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Coleman</td>
<td>Argus Research</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Goldstein</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$227.00</td>
<td>$214.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevin Chiang</td>
<td>CIBC</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$228.00</td>
<td>$213.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sabahat Khan</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$204.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Noah Kaye</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$224.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephanie Yee</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$219.00</td>
<td>$213.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tobey Sommer</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Windham</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$226.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin Dodge</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$213.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Konark Gupta</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Waste Management. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Waste Management compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for Waste Management's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Waste Management's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WM/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Waste Management analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Waste Management: A Closer Look</h2>
WM ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating 263 active landfills and about 332 transfer stations. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and medical end markets and is also a leading recycler in North America.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Waste Management</h3>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Waste Management's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 7.91%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Industrials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Waste Management's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 13.55%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Waste Management's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 9.85%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Waste Management's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.21%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Waste Management's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 2.09.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors.
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Peeling Back The Layers: Exploring Waste Management Through Analyst Insights

Stifel analyst Michael Hoffman maintains Waste Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $243 to $252.

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Stifel Maintains Buy on Waste Management, Raises Price Target to $252

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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ALK</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$55.00</td>
<td>$128.5K</td>
<td>11.6K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
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<tr>
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<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$3.00</td>
<td>$27.4K</td>
<td>23.3K</td>
<td>583</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MMM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$30.4K</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
<td>549</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/13/24</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$38.5K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>442</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$58.8K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
<td>384</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$470.00</td>
<td>$80.6K</td>
<td>281</td>
<td>122</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$28.8K</td>
<td>100</td>
<td>47</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>878</td>
<td>42</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>INOD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$34.0K</td>
<td>88</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding ALK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 378 contract(s) at a $55.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 33 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $128.5K, with a price of $340.0 per contract. There were 11613 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1024 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding EOSE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EOSE#NASDAQ">EOSE</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 499 contract(s) at a $3.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.4K, with a price of $55.0 per contract. There were 23371 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 583 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MMM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MMM#NYSE">MMM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 42 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 13 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.4K, with a price of $2340.0 per contract. There were 2035 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 549 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 7 day(s) on December 13, 2024. Parties traded 140 contract(s) at a $155.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.5K, with a price of $275.0 per contract. There were 1442 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 442 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 770 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 49 contract(s) at a $300.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.8K, with a price of $1200.0 per contract. There were 5728 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 384 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 42 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $470.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.6K, with a price of $2721.0 per contract. There were 281 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 122 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 132 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 22 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.8K, with a price of $1310.0 per contract. There were 100 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 47 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 105 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 39 contract(s) at a $110.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $810.0 per contract. There were 878 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 42 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding INOD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INOD#NASDAQ">INOD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 161 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.0K, with a price of $1700.0 per contract. There were 88 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ACHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.00</td>
<td>$28.4K</td>
<td>14.5K</td>
<td align="right">978</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$80.6K</td>
<td>5.9K</td>
<td align="right">552</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JOBY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$5.50</td>
<td>$39.0K</td>
<td>12.4K</td>
<td align="right">239</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$206.0K</td>
<td>4</td>
<td align="right">200</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RDW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$38.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">107</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$39.2K</td>
<td>206</td>
<td align="right">76</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HTZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$126.5K</td>
<td>23</td>
<td align="right">50</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$38.4K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td align="right">45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$480.00</td>
<td>$38.8K</td>
<td>7</td>
<td align="right">43</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$60.8K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td align="right">32</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For ACHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 416 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 98 contract(s) at a $7.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.4K, with a price of $290.0 per contract. There were 14506 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 978 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 52 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 109 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.6K, with a price of $740.0 per contract. There were 5995 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 552 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JOBY (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 52 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $5.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.0K, with a price of $260.0 per contract. There were 12415 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 239 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 388 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $206.0K, with a price of $1030.0 per contract. There were 4 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 200 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RDW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDW#NYSE">RDW</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 24 day(s) on December 20, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.0K, with a price of $380.0 per contract. There were 1051 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 107 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 142 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 37 contract(s) at a $230.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.2K, with a price of $1060.0 per contract. There were 206 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 76 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HTZ (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HTZ#NASDAQ">HTZ</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 416 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $126.5K, with a price of $2531.0 per contract. There were 23 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 115 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 19 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.4K, with a price of $2025.0 per contract. There were 1099 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 45 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DE#NYSE">DE</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 52 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 16 contract(s) at a $480.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.8K, with a price of $2430.0 per contract. There were 7 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 43 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 52 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 10 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $60.8K, with a price of $6080.0 per contract. There were 2923 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 32 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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RKLB

10 Industrials Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

In the preceding three months, 11 analysts have released ratings for Waste Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table encapsulates their recent ratings, offering a glimpse into the evolving sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">6</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $228.27, a high estimate of $250.00, and a low estimate of $219.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 3.95% increase from the previous average price target of $219.60.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730840451_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Waste Management is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Noah Kaye</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$231.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>David Coleman</td>
<td>Argus Research</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Goldstein</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$227.00</td>
<td>$214.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kevin Chiang</td>
<td>CIBC</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$228.00</td>
<td>$213.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sabahat Khan</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$204.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Noah Kaye</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$224.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephanie Yee</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$219.00</td>
<td>$213.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Tobey Sommer</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$235.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Windham</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$226.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Devin Dodge</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$213.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Konark Gupta</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Waste Management. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Waste Management compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Waste Management's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Waste Management's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WM/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Waste Management analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Discovering Waste Management: A Closer Look</h2>
WM ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating 263 active landfills and about 332 transfer stations. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial end markets and is also a leading recycler in North America.
<h3>Waste Management: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Waste Management's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 7.91% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Waste Management's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 13.55%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 9.85%, the company showcases effective utilization of equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 2.21%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: Waste Management's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 2.09, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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11 Analysts Have This To Say About Waste Management

Oppenheimer analyst Noah Kaye maintains Waste Management (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $230 to $231.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Waste Management, Raises Price Target to $231

Chewy Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>) stock picked up momentum on Monday. The company announced Friday that it would replace Stericycle Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRCL#NASDAQ">SRCL</a>) in the S&amp;P MidCap 400, effective before the opening of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/n41697830/chewy-set-to-join-s-p-midcap-400" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading on&nbsp;Wednesday, November 6</a>.
S&amp;P 500&#8217;s Waste Management Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>) will acquire Stericycle in a deal, pending final closing conditions.
Goldman Sachs <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/10/41402089/goldman-sachs-highlights-20-top-short-squeeze-opportunities-for-q3-earnings-season" rel="noreferrer noopener">has pinpointed 20 stocks</a>, including Chewy, with high short interest that could be poised for a short squeeze if upcoming earnings surpass expectations, presenting trading opportunities.
Also Read: <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/24/09/41100310/chewy-insider-penalized-by-sec-for-trading-on-confidential-pet-insurance-deal-info" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chewy Insider Penalized by SEC for Trading on Confidential Pet Insurance Deal Info</a>
Analyst John Marshall and his team noted that continued short-covering could drive substantial gains for these stocks. Goldman&#8217;s analysts also mentioned that heavily shorted stocks frequently experience &#8220;relief rallies&#8221; around earnings, where better-than-expected results boost share prices by easing bearish sentiment.
In October, meme stock trader Keith Gill, also known as &#8220;Roaring Kitty,&#8221; exited his position in the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41614177/roaring-kitty-puts-chewy-stock-in-the-litter-box-gamestop-shares-move-higher-after-hours" rel="noreferrer noopener">online pet retailer</a>. According to the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1871280/000110465924112245/tm2427027d1_sc13ga.htm" rel="noreferrer noopener">13G filing</a> with the SEC, Gill sold his entire stake in Chewy. The filing indicates Gill had a 0% stake in the pet retailer as of September 30.
Chewy reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40599759/pet-supply-retailer-chewys-q2-earnings-profit-edges-out-expectation-sales-per-active-customer-hits-" rel="noreferrer noopener">second-quarter sales</a> of $2.86 billion, up 2.6%, versus the consensus of $2.86 billion and the management guidance&nbsp;of $2.84 billion–$2.86 billion.
Net Sales Per Active Customer increased 6.2% to $565. Chewy&nbsp;forecasts&nbsp;third-quarter sales of $2.84 billion–$2.86 billion, up by 3%-4% versus the consensus of $2.87 billion.
Chewy&nbsp;stock gained over 21% year-to-date. Investors can gain exposure to the stock through Amplify Online Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBUY#NYSE">IBUY</a>) and ProShares Online Retail ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONLN#NYSE">ONLN</a>)
Price Action: CHWY stock is up 5.90% at $28.72 premarket at last check Monday.
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</ul>
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Roaring Kitty Stock Chewy Set to Join S&P MidCap 400 Index, Will Replace Stericycle

With U.S. stock futures trading mixed this morning on Monday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
<ul>
<li>Wall Street expects Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $2.64 per share on revenue of $5.71 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Constellation Energy shares fell 5.5% to $243.99 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAR#NASDAQ">MAR</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $2.31 per share on revenue of $6.27 billion. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Marriott shares gained 0.5% to $261.75 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Chewy Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHWY#NYSE">CHWY</a>) will replace Stericycle Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SRCL#NASDAQ">SRCL</a>) in the S&amp;P MidCap 400 before the opening bell on Wednesday, Nov. 6. Waste Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>) is acquiring Stericycle in a transaction expected to be completed soon. Chewy shares surged 5.1% to $28.51 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
</ul>
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<ul>
<li>After the markets close, Wynn Resorts, Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.01 per share on revenue of $1.73 billion. Wynn Resorts shares gained 0.2% to $95.87 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Celanese Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CE#NYSE">CE</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $2.85 per share on revenue of $2.7 billion after the closing bell. Celanese shares gained 1.5% to $126.70 in after-hours trading.</li>
</ul>
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Marriott, Constellation Energy And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Monday

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>DAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$41.5K</td>
<td>18.8K</td>
<td>11.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$180.0K</td>
<td>10.4K</td>
<td>9.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$115.9K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>PWR</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$139.0K</td>
<td>299</td>
<td>228</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>398</td>
<td>144</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AGCO</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$35.8K</td>
<td>58</td>
<td>127</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUNR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2.50</td>
<td>$42.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$37.1K</td>
<td>473</td>
<td>83</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$56.4K</td>
<td>909</td>
<td>82</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$58.2K</td>
<td>182</td>
<td>51</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding DAL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAL#NYSE">DAL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 77 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 101 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.5K, with a price of $410.0 per contract. There were 18817 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 11725 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMR#NYSE">SMR</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 2000 contract(s) at a $22.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $180.0K, with a price of $90.0 per contract. There were 10432 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9795 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 68 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $115.9K, with a price of $1705.0 per contract. There were 5528 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2841 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For PWR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PWR#NYSE">PWR</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $310.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 24 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $139.0K, with a price of $1390.0 per contract. There were 299 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 228 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 14 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $600.0 per contract. There were 398 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 144 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AGCO (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGCO#NYSE">AGCO</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 112 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 46 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.8K, with a price of $780.0 per contract. There were 58 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 127 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LUNR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 441 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 75 contract(s) at a $2.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.0K, with a price of $560.0 per contract. There were 2463 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 85 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 287 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 75 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.1K, with a price of $495.0 per contract. There were 473 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 83 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 14 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 23 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $56.4K, with a price of $2455.0 per contract. There were 909 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 82 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HON (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 441 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 32 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $58.2K, with a price of $1820.0 per contract. There were 182 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 51 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Waste Management's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WM#NYSE">WM</a>) short percent of float has fallen 6.1% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 3.09 million shares sold short, which is 0.77% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.75 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Waste Management Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730297718_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Waste Management has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Waste Management's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Waste Management's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.46%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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