Waste Management, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of environmental solutions to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers in the United States and Canada. It offers collection services, including picking up and transporting waste and recyclable materials from where it was generated to a transfer station, material recovery facility (MRF), or disposal site; and owns and operates transfer stations, as well as owns, develops, and operates landfill facilities that produce landfill gas used as renewable natural gas for generating electricity. As of December 31, 2022, the company owned or operated 254 solid waste landfills, five secure hazardous waste landfills, 97 MRFs, and 337 transfer stations. It also provides materials processing and commodities recycling services at its MRFs, where cardboard, paper, glass, metals, plastics, construction and demolition materials, and other recycling commodities are recovered for resale or redirected for other purposes; recycling brokerage services, such as managing the marketing of recyclable materials for third parties; and other strategic business solutions. In addition, the company offers construction and remediation services; services related with the disposal of fly ash, and residue generated from the combustion of coal and other fuel stocks; in-plant services comprising full-service waste management solutions and consulting services; and specialized disposal services for oil and gas exploration and production operations. The company was formerly known as USA Waste Services, Inc. and changed its name to Waste Management, Inc. in 1998. Waste Management, Inc. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Waste Management, Inc.

Looking at the universe of stocks we cover at Dividend Channel, on 9/12/25, Waste Management, Inc. (Symbol: WM), Avient Corp (Symbol: AVNT), and Frontline plc (Symbol: FRO) will all trade ex-dividend for their respective upcoming dividends. Waste Management, Inc. will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.825 on 9/26/25, Avient Corp will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.27 on 10/8/25, and Frontline plc will pay its quarterly dividend of $0.36 on 9/24/25. As a percentage of WM's recent stock price of $219.16, this dividend works out to approximately 0.38%, so look for shares of Waste Management, Inc. to trade 0.38% lower — all else being equal — when WM shares open for trading on 9/12/25. Similarly, investors should look for AVNT to open 0.73% lower in price and for FRO to open 1.60% lower, all else being equal.
Below are dividend history charts for WM, AVNT, and FRO, showing historical dividends prior to the most recent ones declared.
Waste Management, Inc. (Symbol: WM):
Avient Corp (Symbol: AVNT):
Frontline plc (Symbol: FRO):
In general, dividends are not always predictable, following the ups and downs of company profits over time. Therefore, a good first due diligence step in forming an expectation of annual yield going forward, is looking at the history above, for a sense of stability over time. This can help in judging whether the most recent dividends from these companies are likely to continue. If they do continue, the current estimated yields on annualized basis would be 1.51% for Waste Management, Inc., 2.92% for Avient Corp, and 6.40% for Frontline plc.
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In Wednesday trading, Waste Management, Inc. shares are currently up about 0.1%, Avient Corp shares are down about 2.3%, and Frontline plc shares are down about 1.9% on the day.
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Waste Management: A Strong Score but Mediocre Returns Ahead?

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares U.S. Utilities ETF (Symbol: IDU) where we have detected an approximate $85.6 million dollar outflow -- that's a 5.2% decrease week over week (from 15,300,000 to 14,500,000). Among the largest underlying components of IDU, in trading today NextEra Energy Inc (Symbol: NEE) is off about 0.4%, Southern Company (Symbol: SO) is up about 0.2%, and Waste Management, Inc. (Symbol: WM) is higher by about 0.7%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the IDU Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of IDU, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, IDU's low point in its 52 week range is $91.9101 per share, with $111.38 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $106.77. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ».
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IDU, NEE, SO, WM: Large Outflows Detected at ETF

The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator is up 103.43 to 23,334.54. The total After hours volume is currently 150,825,985 shares traded.
The following are the most active stocks for the after hours session:
AT&T Inc. (T) is unchanged at $29.08, with 5,198,066 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for T is in the "buy range".
Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) is +12.75 at $224.10, with 4,942,448 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for GOOGL is in the "buy range".
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) is +12.57 at $224.56, with 4,884,446 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for GOOG is in the "buy range".
Gossamer Bio, Inc. (GOSS) is +0.042 at $2.63, with 4,074,338 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for GOSS is in the "buy range".
Apple Inc. (AAPL) is +7.25 at $236.97, with 3,880,588 shares traded. AAPL's current last sale is 98.74% of the target price of $240.
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) is -0.03 at $170.75, with 3,716,918 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 4 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Oct 2025. The consensus EPS forecast is $1.11. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for NVDA is in the "buy range".
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE) is unchanged at $22.68, with 3,563,491 shares traded.HPE is scheduled to provide an earnings report on 9/3/2025, for the fiscal quarter ending Jul2025. The consensus earnings per share forecast is 0.36 per share, which represents a 45 percent increase over the EPS one Year Ago
Ford Motor Company (F) is unchanged at $11.72, with 3,355,273 shares traded. F's current last sale is 106.55% of the target price of $11.
Bank of America Corporation (BAC) is unchanged at $50.42, with 3,341,978 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for BAC is in the "buy range".
Opendoor Technologies Inc (OPEN) is +0.0801 at $5.17, with 3,211,051 shares traded. OPEN's current last sale is 544.22% of the target price of $0.95.
Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) is unchanged at $178.06, with 3,128,971 shares traded. JNJ's current last sale is 101.46% of the target price of $175.5.
Williams Companies, Inc. (The) (WMB) is unchanged at $57.38, with 2,779,935 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for WMB is in the "buy range".
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After Hours Most Active for Sep 2, 2025 : T, GOOGL, GOOG, GOSS, AAPL, NVDA, HPE, F, BAC, OPEN, JNJ, WMB

Friday, August 29, 2025
The Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL), Morgan Stanley (MS) and ServiceNow, Inc. (NOW), as well as two micro-cap stocks New England Realty Associates Limited Partnership (NEN) and Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc. (BAER). The Zacks microcap research is unique as our research content on these small and under-the-radar companies is the only research of its type in the country.
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Shares of Alphabet have gained +11.8% over the year-to-date period against the Zacks Internet - Services industry’s gain of +13.1%. The company is riding on strong cloud and search growth. Google Cloud is benefiting from accelerated growth across AI infrastructure and Generative AI Solutions. Google Cloud’s annual revenue run rate is now more than $50 billion.
GOOGL is advancing visual and contextual search capabilities. The Circle to Search feature is now active on more than 300 million devices. AI Overviews now reach more than 2 billion users per month and are available in over 200 countries across 40 languages. It is now driving over 10% more queries globally.
Google Cloud is benefiting from its partnership with the likes of NVIDIA and PayPal. Google Cloud’s expanding clientele is expected to boost top line growth. However, increasing litigation issues and stiff competition in cloud computing are concerns.
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Morgan Stanley shares have outperformed the Zacks Financial - Investment Bank industry over the past year (+48.7% vs. +43.5%). The company's efforts to focus on wealth and asset management operations, its inorganic expansion efforts, strategic alliances and relatively high interest rates are expected to aid the top line.
The performance of the investment banking (IB) business is expected to be driven by a strong pipeline in the near term. The Zacks analyst project IB fees and total revenues to grow 3.9% and 3.6%, respectively, in 2025. However, operating expenses are likely to stay elevated due to business expansion efforts.
The Zacks analyst project total non-interest expenses to rise 7% this year. The uncertainty of the performance of the capital markets is a key near-term concern for the company. Though trading revenues are expected to increase going forward, they are less likely to reach the 2021 level anytime soon.
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Shares of ServiceNow have outperformed the Zacks Computers - IT Services industry over the past year (+7.3% vs. -8.6%). The company has been benefiting from the rising adoption of workflows by enterprises undergoing digital transformation. In the second quarter of 2025, it had 11 deals greater than $5 million in net new annual contract value (ACV) and closed 89 deals greater than $1 million in net new ACV.
Gen AI deals continue to gain traction. NOW is extensively leveraging AI and machine learning technologies to boost the potency of its solutions. ServiceNow is riding on an expanding partner base and acquisitions.
For 2025, ServiceNow raised subscription revenues guidance by $125 million at the mid-point to $12.775-$12.795 billion, suggesting 19.5-20% on a non-GAAP constant currency (cc) basis. ServiceNow remains on track to surpass $15 billion in subscription revenues in 2026.
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New England Realty’s shares have underperformed the Zacks Real Estate - Operations industry over the past year (-1% vs. +19.2%). This microcap company with market capitalization of $202.96 million is facing risks which include rising debt — up 26% to $511.2 million — with a key loan maturing in Dec 2025, and a 2.4% residential vacancy rate, up from 1.5%. Geographic concentration in Eastern MA heightens exposure to regional shocks.
Nevertheless, NERA’s acquisition of Hill Estates adds 399 units in a high-barrier Boston suburb, immediately enhancing cash flows through in-place and below-market leases. Rental income grew 5% in H1 2025 to $41.5 million, supported by strong lease renewal rates and stable costs, reinforcing income visibility. A 72-unit affordable housing project under development provides long-term, inflation-protected returns and aligns with policy incentives.
NERA’s portfolio spans 3,339 residential and 159,000+ sq. ft. commercial space in supply-constrained urban markets. Net income rose 5.4% to $8 million in H1 2025, aided by margin discipline and equity method contributions.
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Shares of Bridger Aerospace have underperformed the Zacks Aerospace - Defense industry over the past year (-24.1% vs. +13.3%). This microcap company with market capitalization of $112.72 million have seen persistent cash burn, reliance on low-margin RTS work, federal contract concentration and uncertain Spanish Scooper monetization pose risks. The valuation reflects growth potential but highlights execution risks.
Nevertheless, BAER benefits from an undersupply in amphibious aerial firefighting, operating the United States’ only CL-415EAF Scooper fleet with record-length contracts and rising task orders. Year-round deployments across multiple states extend utilization and revenue windows, while long-term government contracts provide high-visibility cash flows.
A $46 million sale-leaseback aids liquidity and lowers interest costs, supporting fleet and platform expansion. Strong EBITDA with SG&A discipline positions BAER to meet $42 million–48 million outlook. Legislative tailwinds, surveillance diversification, and fleet expansion add growth optionality.
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Other noteworthy reports we are featuring today include Waste Management, Inc. (WM), Seagate Technology Holdings plc (STX) and Synchrony Financial (SYF).
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Per the Zacks analyst, Seagate's performance is gaining from improving demand for mass capacity storage solutions and expansion into the SSD storage market. However, high indebtedness is a concern.
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Per the Zacks analyst, Synchrony's acquisitions will boost its digital capabilities while partnerships grow addressable market size. However, escalating expenses remain a concern.
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Per the Zacks analyst Devon's strong production from its high margin multi-basin assets and efficient cost management will drive performance over the long run.
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Landstar (LSTR) Continues to Grapple With Weak Freight Market
Per the Zacks analyst, weakness in overall volumes due to headwinds like weak freight demand, supply-chain woes and slower network velocity are hurting the top line.
Strong Americas Unit Drives Allegion (ALLE), High Debt Hurts
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Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (Symbol: USMV) where we have detected an approximate $131.7 million dollar outflow -- that's a 0.6% decrease week over week (from 251,200,000 to 249,800,000). Among the largest underlying components of USMV, in trading today Motorola Solutions Inc (Symbol: MSI) is up about 0.4%, Duke Energy Corp (Symbol: DUK) is up about 1.6%, and Waste Management, Inc. (Symbol: WM) is higher by about 1.3%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the USMV Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of USMV, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, USMV's low point in its 52 week range is $83.99 per share, with $95.119 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $94.55. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ».
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Noteworthy ETF Outflows: USMV, MSI, DUK, WM

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF (Symbol: USMV) where we have detected an approximate $148.2 million dollar outflow -- that's a 0.6% decrease week over week (from 252,800,000 to 251,200,000). Among the largest underlying components of USMV, in trading today Duke Energy Corp (Symbol: DUK) is down about 1.2%, Waste Management, Inc. (Symbol: WM) is off about 1.7%, and Waste Connections Inc (Symbol: WCN) is lower by about 1.1%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the USMV Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of USMV, versus its 200 day moving average:
Looking at the chart above, USMV's low point in its 52 week range is $83.99 per share, with $95.119 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $92.56. Comparing the most recent share price to the 200 day moving average can also be a useful technical analysis technique -- learn more about the 200 day moving average ».
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USMV, DUK, WM, WCN: Large Outflows Detected at ETF

Key Points
Here are four investments to consider, each with a solid growth track record.
Each has a reasonable and/or attractive valuation, too, and plenty of growth potential.
Just remember that growth stocks can fall harder than value stocks in a market pullback.
There's nothing like a good growth stock -- tied to a company growing at a faster-than-average rate. Many growth stocks have made investors much richer, though not every growth stock will turn out to be a winner.
Here are four growth stocks to consider, each of which has a promising future and a reasonable recent valuation. See which one(s) are a good fit for your long-term portfolio.
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1. Nvidia
It's hard not to notice Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) these days, as it has posted boffo gains over many years. Over the past 15 years, it has grown at an average annual rate of 56.1%, enough to turn $1,000 into more than $790,000! Over the past three years, it has averaged annual gains of 116.5%.
Better still, it's not even seeming overvalued at recent levels, with a forward-looking price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 41, roughly on par with its five-year average of 39. Nvidia has plenty of growth potential left, as it's become a key supplier of semiconductor chips for data centers (used heavily for artificial intelligence (AI) computing, among other things. Indeed, Nvidia's data center business has exploded from $3 billion to $115 billion in annual revenue over just five years, with more growth expected.
2. Alphabet
Like Nvidia, Google parent Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) is among the "Magnificent Seven" fast-growing giants. Alphabet is home to not only the dominant Google search engine, but also the YouTube video platform, the Chrome browser, the Nest suite of smart home products, the Android operating system, the Google Cloud Platform, and more.
Alphabet has become a leader in (AI), as well, incorporating it into offerings such as search. It's also a major player in cloud computing, with its Google Cloud. It has become a dividend-paying stock now, having initiated a payout in 2024 and recently increasing it by 5%.
Some worry about Alphabet being broken up due to antitrust concerns, but that's not necessarily bad for shareholders, who may end up owning all the pieces, which could be worth more separately. Meanwhile, the stock's valuation is attractive, with its recent forward P/E of 20, below the five-year average of 22.
3. Waste Management
Waste Management (NYSE: WM) is a growth stock? A trash collection and recycling specialist? Yup, it is. Consider this: Over the past 15 years, it has averaged annual gains of 14.4% -- and over the past five years and 10 years, it has averaged more than 17%.
Waste Management should be appealing if you're at all worried about an economic slowdown or recession, as its business is fairly recession-resistant. People might put off going on vacation or buying a new refrigerator when they're financially stressed, but garbage collection will go on.
With a recent forward P/E of 30, a bit above the five-year average of 27, Waste Management's stock seems only slightly overvalued. It's not easy to catch the shares when they're undervalued, so if you're a long-term believer, you might want to consider buying a few shares.
Another plus for the company is its dividend yield, recently 1.4%. That may not seem like a lot, but it's been growing briskly. The total annual payout was recently $3.15, up from $2.18 in 2020 and $1.54 in 2015. Waste Management offers both growth and income.
4. Vanguard Information Technology ETF
Finally, there's the Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSEMKT: VGT). It's technically not a common stock; it's an exchange-traded fund (ETF) -- a fund that trades like a stock. So you can buy shares of it from any good brokerage. This ETF will instantly have you invested in more than 300 stocks, each of which is in some way a tech stock. Its top holdings include Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, Broadcom, and Palantir Technologies.
Here's why I'm suggesting you consider it as a growth stock: Over the past five years, it has averaged annual gains of 18.4%. Over the past decade and the past 15 years, its average annual gains have been 21.5% and 19.6%, respectively. This is one high-performance ETF.
So, give any or all of these suggestions some consideration for your long-term portfolio. Do keep in mind, though, that should the market suffer a pullback (as happens every now and then), growth stocks will often pull back more sharply than their value-stock counterparts. If you can't handle some volatility, think twice before focusing on growth stocks.
And remember that for some or all of your long-term dollars, you can do quite well just sticking with a simple S&P 500 index fund, too.
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4 Brilliant Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Long Term -- Including, Yes, Nvidia

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WM’s acquisitions are paying off by contributing to free cash flow.
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The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is on track to have an above-average year in 2025 after a rapid recovery from a steep sell-off in April. The impressive performance comes on top of back-to-back gains of more than 20% in 2023 and 2024.
Needless to say, the S&P 500 is running hot, so investors may want to take extra care to ensure they are targeting quality companies that can justify their valuations with future earnings growth.
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WM is as reliable as it gets when it comes to generating passive income
Daniel Foelber (WM): You may be wondering how WM, formerly known as Waste Management, can be classified as a growth stock. But the industrial giant has outperformed the S&P 500 over the last five-year and 10-year periods despite a good chunk of S&P 500 gains being driven by megacap tech stocks.
The company isn't delivering groundbreaking innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) or cloud computing. But you could say it is literally turning trash (and recycling) into treasure thanks to its stable and predictable business model.
As the population and economy expand, the need for trash and recycling collection, transportation, and processing grows. WM has an integrated business model covering the entire waste management value chain, which gives it more control over its operations and opportunities to increase efficiency. And since WM is the U.S. leader, it has the size needed to take market share through organic growth and acquisitions.
The company is steadily growing its operating margins and free cash flow, which is a sign that the business continues to get better. In the second quarter, it reported a 29.9% total company margin under adjusted operating earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA); 7.1% growth in its legacy business, and 19% overall revenue growth factoring in its acquisition of Stericycle.
The Stericycle deal was completed in November 2024, giving WM a play on the growing healthcare waste market, which is more specialized than general residential, commercial, or industrial waste services. The $7.2 billion deal follows up the $4.6 billion acquisition of Advanced Disposal in October 2020, which expanded the company's geographic coverage in the eastern half of the U.S.
At 29.9 times forward earnings, WM is far from a cheap stock. It's actually fairly expensive. But it backs up its premium valuation with stable free cash flow that it uses to grow its dividend, repurchase stock, and reinvest in the business.
The company has 22 consecutive years of raising its dividend. Despite many sizable dividend increases (the most recent being a 10% bump), the stock only yields 1.5% due to its outperforming stock price.
WM's dividend is highly affordable. It costs the company about $669 million per quarter or $2.676 billion per year, but it plans to earn $2.8 billion to $2.9 billion in 2025 free cash flow.
Add it all up, and WM stands out as an ultra-high-quality dividend stock that is best suited for investors not looking to maximize their passive income, but rather to collect a dividend as the cherry on top of a strong underlying growth story.
With ample AI exposure, IBM is over a century old but still qualifies as a growth stock
Scott Levine (International Business Machines): I know, I know: It's hard to look at a company like IBM that was incorporated in 1911 and characterize it as a growth stock, but considering its strong exposure to AI, the potential for outsize growth in the coming years is exactly something that's within the realm of possibility for Big Blue.
Add to this the fact that the stock offers an attractive 2.6% forward-yielding dividend, and it emerges as a great opportunity to sit back and get paid for doing nothing while the AI market evolves.
Of the many achievements that IBM celebrated when it reported second-quarter 2025 financial results recently, one of the most notable is the company's strong generative-AI book of business -- more or less a running total of active contracts and orders it has secured -- that represented $7.5 billion from its inception in 2023 to date.
For another perspective on how robust its AI exposure is, consider the fact that, according to research from The Motley Fool, the company has the most generative AI patents among American companies.
From watsonx, a suite of AI tools that help customers manage data, to Red Hat, which offers generative AI and predictive AI tools, IBM provides customers with a sophisticated set of AI applications that is expected to grow at a steeper rate than previously thought.
As for the dividend, IBM's five-year average payout ratio of 156% may set off alarm bells for some, but after taking a breath and recognizing how the company's strong free cash flow more than covers it, investors will find their concerns assuaged.
For those interested in bolstering their AI exposure with a rock-solid dividend play, IBM is a great option right now.
A long-term growth story with a dividend in tow
Lee Samaha (Delta Air Lines): I have two surprises for you in this section. First, Delta Air Lines pays a dividend (current yield: 1.4%), and second, it's a genuine contender for a place in the growth end of a balanced portfolio.
The first point might surprise you because airlines are seen as being highly cyclical businesses whose earnings collapse in a slump (making sustaining a consistent dividend challenging). Still, the reality is that the industry is changing, and Delta's focus on growing more-sustainable premium cabin revenue, combined with its loyalty programs and remuneration from co-brand credit cards with American Express, is reducing its earnings cyclicality.
The second might also be surprising because, again, Delta is traditionally seen as a cyclical stock, not a growth stock per se. That assumption remains true; however, the argument here is that the long-term trend line -- that growth oscillates about -- is heading upward for Delta for the reasons outlined above.
And network operators like Delta are in a favorable position to deal with rising airport costs because they account for a smaller portion of their business compared to, say, a low-cost carrier. Furthermore, airlines are behaving in a much more disciplined manner than they historically have. It all adds up to make Delta an attractive stock for growth investors.
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