** Oppenheimer raises environment solutions provider Waste Management's WM.N price target to $255 from $251, an upside of 9% to stock's last close
** Rating unchanged at 'outperform'
** Says co demonstrated strong leadership in leveraging technology and operational efficiency to drive profitable growth across its core and emerging business segments
** Brokerage expects 2027 EPS of $10.39; says strong free cash flow and sustainability will likely drive earnings growth
** Brokerage, however, cuts 2025 EPS forecast to $7.78 from $7.79, and raises 2026 EPS estimate to $8.95 from $8.84
** WM expects $250 mln in cost savings by 2027 and a $2.5 bln cross-selling opportunity - Oppenheimer
** 14 of 25 brokerages rate the stock "buy" or higher, 11 "hold"; their median PT is $250 - data compiled by LSEG
** As of last close, stock had risen 16% YTD
(Reporting by Apratim Sarkar)
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