Waste Management Inc (WM) stock chart and technical analysis
Indicator summary: Leaning bullish (3 bullish, 2 bearish, 0 neutral). As of 2026-10-16, the close was $226.86: 5.1% above the 50-day average and 1.8% above the 200-day average, which is falling. RSI (14) is 73, overbought. MACD is bullish after a cross in the last 10 days. The stock sits 65% of the way up its 52-week range of $190.93 to $246.06, on 1.1x its 20-day average volume.
| Indicator | Reading | Read |
|---|---|---|
| 50-day average | $215.79 | Price 5.1% above |
| 200-day average | $222.89 | Price 1.8% above, average falling |
| 50 vs 200-day | 50 below 200 | Death-cross alignment |
| RSI (14) | 73 | Overbought |
| MACD (12, 26, 9) | +1.26 vs -1.37 | Bullish cross in the last 10 days |
| 52-week range | $190.93 to $246.06 | 65% of the way up the range |
| Volume vs 20-day average | 1.1x | Normal |
What followed this setup for WM
- When it closed above its 200-day average (4,941 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 63% of the time, median +3.0%.
- When it closed above its 50-day average (4,204 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 62% of the time, median +3.0%.
- When it had MACD above its signal line (3,358 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 64% of the time, median +3.7%.
- When it had RSI above 70 (629 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 60% of the time, median +1.9%.
- All days since 1999 (6,718 days): higher 63 trading days later 66% of the time, median +4.0%.
Base rates use WM's own daily history since 1999; they describe the past, not a forecast.
Questions about WM's chart
What is WM's RSI today?
As of 2026-10-16, WM's 14-day RSI is 73, which is overbought (above 70). When it had RSI above 70 (629 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 60% of the time, median +1.9%.
Is WM above its 200-day moving average?
Yes. WM closed at $226.86 on 2026-10-16, 1.8% above its 200-day average of $222.89, which is falling. When it closed above its 200-day average (4,941 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 63% of the time, median +3.0%.
Is WM above its 50-day moving average?
Yes. WM closed at $226.86 on 2026-10-16, 5.1% above its 50-day average of $215.79. When it closed above its 50-day average (4,204 days), it was higher 63 trading days later 62% of the time, median +3.0%.
Has WM had a MACD crossover?
Yes, a bullish cross within the last 10 trading days. As of 2026-10-16 the MACD line is +1.26 against a signal line of -1.37, so MACD is bullish.
Is WM near its 52-week high?
No. At $226.86 it sits 65% of the way up its 52-week range of $190.93 to $246.06, 7.8% below the high.
What is WM's technical rating today?
Leaning bullish: 3 of 5 indicators are bullish and 2 bearish as of 2026-10-16 (the 50 and 200-day averages, their alignment, RSI and MACD). A rating summarises the chart; it is not a recommendation.
ŷRobot chart signal: Bearish, from the chart signal model.
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