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WM(NYSE) WM

Market Cap$90.89BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1991)+2,242%
5 Year+65%
1 Year+0%
1 Month+1%
$226.92
+0.26%
+0.59Today
After hours$226.86-$0.06 (-0.03%)
WM last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 226.552026-07-31
WM stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-5.11%USD 238.752026-07-24
1 month+1.1%USD 224.082026-07-01
3 month-0.54%USD 227.782026-05-01
Year to date+3.97%USD 217.902025-12-31
1 year+0.45%USD 225.552025-07-31
3 year+45.96%USD 155.212023-08-01
5 year+65.23%USD 137.112021-07-30
Since inception+2,241.72%USD 9.671991-10-01

WM Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$90.89BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$25.67B

Net Income (TTM)

$2.85B

EPS (TTM)

$7.06

P/E Ratio

32.04

Dividend

$3.54

Beta (Volatility)

0.32 (Low)

Price

$226.92

Volume

2,188,994

Open

$225.85

Previous Close

$226.55

Daily Range

$224.00 - $228.45

52-Week Range

$194.11 - $248.13

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 26, 2026

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About WM

Waste Management collects, processes, and disposes of waste for homes and businesses. It recycles materials and turns landfill gas into energy. Its services help cities, companies, and hospitals manage everyday waste safely and efficiently.

Trash Talk: What Waste Management Does

  • Collection and Disposal: Picks up and transports waste for homes, businesses, and cities.
  • Recycling Processing: Sorts and sells recyclable materials from households and companies.
  • Renewable Energy: Converts landfill gas into electricity and natural gas for sale.
  • Healthcare Solutions: Handles medical and hazardous waste, plus secure document destruction, mainly for hospitals and clinics.
  • Other Services: Offers construction waste removal, consulting, and specialized disposal for industries like oil and gas.

Growth Spurts: How Waste Management Got Bigger

  • Acquired Stericycle in November 2024, adding healthcare waste and European operations.
  • Opened 8 new recycling facilities in 2023 and 3 in 2024.
  • Invested $1.7 billion in recycling and renewable energy in 2023 and 2024.
  • Expanded renewable energy projects to 102 landfill gas-to-energy sites by end of 2024.

Why Waste Management Stands Out

Waste Management runs the largest landfill and transfer station network in North America. Its integrated model covers every step from collection to recycling and energy production. The company invests heavily in automation, digital tools, and employee safety to boost efficiency and reliability.

Five Things You Need to Know

  • Revenue was $6.31 billion in Q4 2025, up 7.1% from Q4 2024.
  • Operating income reached $1.18 billion in Q4 2025, up 25.0% year-over-year.
  • Free cash flow was $810 million in Q4 2025, up 104.5% from Q4 2024.
  • Net income was $742 million in Q4 2025, up 24.1% from Q4 2024.

Bottom Line

Waste Management has grown by expanding services, investing in recycling, and acquiring new businesses. Its broad network and focus on efficiency help it adapt to changing waste and recycling needs.

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Industry

Commercial Services and Supplies

Sector

Industrials

Employees

60,500

CEO

James C. Fish, Jr., MBA

Website

www.wm.com

Headquarters

Houston, TX 77002, US

WM Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

35.04%

Operating Margin

18.54%

Net Income Margin

11.12%

Return on Equity

28.92%

Return on Capital

14.00%

Return on Assets

6.14%

Earnings Yield

3.12%

Dividend Yield

1.56%

Payout Ratio

50.09%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$90.89BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

401.58M

Volume

2.19M

Avg. Volume

2.14M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$8.99B

Operating Income

$4.76B

EBITDA

$7.54B

Operating Cash Flow

$6.52B

Capital Expenditure

-$2.94B

Free Cash Flow

$3.57B

Cash & ST Invst.

$557.00M

Total Debt

$23.36B

WM Performance Analysis

WM annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 19,698,000,0009.9%
20232023-12-31USD 20,426,000,0003.7%
20242024-12-31USD 22,063,000,0008.0%
20252025-12-31USD 25,204,000,00014.2%
WM sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-300.2%
Q42025-12-31-2.0%
Q12026-03-31-1.4%
Q22026-06-307.3%
WM annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 5.3925.6%
20232023-12-31USD 5.665.0%
20242024-12-31USD 6.8120.2%
20252025-12-31USD 6.70-1.6%
WM sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30-17.2%
Q42025-12-3122.8%
Q12026-03-31-2.2%
Q22026-06-308.9%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$6.68B

+4.0%

Gross Profit

$2.73B

+44.9%

Gross Margin

40.83%

N/A

Market Cap

$90.89BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$1.50M

N/A

Employees

60,500

N/A

Net Income

$785.00M

+8.1%

EBITDA

$2.03B

+6.8%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$557.00M

+26.6%

Total Debt

$23.36B

-2.8%

Accounts Receivable

$4.21B

+7.0%

Inventory

$232.00M

+3.6%

Long Term Debt

$22.28B

-3.4%

Short Term Debt

$1.08B

+11.5%

Return on Assets

6.14%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

11.75%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$1.10B

+34.8%

Operating Cash Flow

$1.73B

+11.7%

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Questions About WM

What is the current price of WM?

WM is trading at $226.55 per share.

What is the 52-week range for WM?

Over the past 52 weeks, WM has traded between $194.11 and $248.13.

How much debt does WM have?

As of the most recent reporting period, WM reported total debt of $23.36B.

How much cash does WM have on hand?

WM reported $566.00M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is WM’s dividend yield?

WM currently has a dividend yield of 1.56%.

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