JPMorgan vs. Waste Management: Where’s the Smart Money Now?

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JPMorgan Chase and Waste Management present contrasting investment cases, with JPMorgan favored for the next 12 months and Waste Management for the next decade. A $1,000 investment in JPMorgan 10 years ago grew to roughly $7,104, more than doubling the S&P 500's $3,533 return, while the same amount in Waste Management reached about $4,055. JPMorgan's recent performance is supported by a new $50 billion share buyback program and 17% year-over-year EPS growth in Q1 2026, while Waste Management offers a 23-year streak of dividend growth and nearly doubled free cash flow to $920 million in Q1 2026. JPMorgan trades at 16 times trailing earnings near a 52-week high of $343.45, while Waste Management's 33 times earnings multiple reflects its defensive profile and Stericycle integration. Investors are advised to consider JPMorgan for near-term capital markets strength and Waste Management as a long-term compounder.