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WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (WM) Stock Technical Analysis

NYSE:WM - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US94106L1098 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

233.26  -0.85 (-0.36%)

Technical Rating and Analysis

9

We assign a technical rating of 9 out of 10 to WM. This is due to a consistent performance in both the short and longer term time frames. Also compared to the overall market, WM is showing a nice and steady performance.

The long and short term trends are both positive. This is looking good!
When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, we notice that WM is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 78% of all stocks. On top of that, WM also shows a nice and consistent pattern of rising prices.
WM is currently trading in the upper part of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index is also trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so WM is performing more or less in line with the market.
In the last month WM has a been trading in the 219.76 - 237.38 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
WM has an average volume of 1823450 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
WM is an average performer in the Commercial Services & Supplies industry, it outperforms 62% of 83 stocks in the same industry.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC / WM Weekly stock chart
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC / WM Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

WM has an excellent technical rating and also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 234.12. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 233.78, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

198.52

239.21

4 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 228.84 to 230.64. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • A support zone ranging from 222.86 to 223.82. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in the daily time frame.
  • Support @216.56 from a trend line in the weekly time frame.
  • A support zone ranging from 200.53 to 204.73. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 233.78 to 236.84. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for WM is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe short term trend for WM is up.
ChartMill Relative Strength78.19POSITIVEWM has a high relative strength, it outperformed 78.19% off all stocks on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of WM is above the rising SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of WM is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of WM is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)57.44NEUTRALThe RSI value for WM is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.26POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests WM has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)76.94NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for WM is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)1.85LOW VOLATILITYThe low ATR as a percentage value for WM suggests low volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)17.42NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for WM suggests a weak or negative trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
236.85228.838.02 (3.39%)25.00%
An entry @236.85. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @228.83. This is a Stop Loss order right below the support zone.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 8.02 points, which is 3.39%.When investing 25.00% of your capital in this trade, your total portfolio risk will be 0.85%.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC / WM Daily stock chart

WASTE MANAGEMENT INC

NYSE:WM (5/22/2025, 9:58:10 AM)

233.26

-0.85 (-0.36%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryCommercial Services & Supplies
Performance
% Chg-0.36%
1 Week5.23%
2 Weeks-0.59%
1 Month2.4%
3 Month2.67%
6 Month4.32%
12 Month12.12%
2 Year44.58%
3 Year47.69%
5 Year119.31%
10 Year371.52%
15 Year620.12%
Volatility
ATR(14)3.83
ATR(20)%1.85%
ATR Inc-48.95%
Range Today1.59
ADR(20)4.22
ADR(20)%1.81%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS78.19
Mansfield0.56
10 Day High237.38
10 Day Low219.76
20 Day High237.38
20 Day Low219.76
52 Week High239.32
52 Week Low196.59
CS1 End233.78
CR1 Start234.12
Volume & EV
DER(3)-3.14%
DER(5)-1.98%
Volume189.88K
Volume Incr-9%
Vol(5)1.67M
Vol(50)1.82M