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WM(NYSE) WM

Market Cap$89.97BMarket 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)+2,229%
5 Year+59%
1 Year+0%
1 Month-6%
$225.03
+0.65%
+1.45Today
After hours$225.51+$0.48 (+0.21%)
WM last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 225.082026-08-19
WM stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-0.55%USD 226.322026-08-12
1 month-5.84%USD 239.052026-07-20
3 month+3.81%USD 216.812026-05-21
Year to date+3.3%USD 217.902025-12-31
1 year+0.09%USD 224.892025-08-19
3 year+48.34%USD 151.742023-08-18
5 year+59.13%USD 141.442021-08-20
Since inception+2,228.79%USD 9.671991-10-01

WM Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$89.97BMarket 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

31.86

Dividend

$3.54

Beta (Volatility)

0.31 (Low)

Price

$225.03

Volume

1,918,439

Open

$224.85

Previous Close

$225.08

Daily Range

$222.25 - $228.72

52-Week Range

$194.11 - $248.13

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 26, 2026

WM News

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About WM

Waste Management, Inc. collects trash and recycling from homes. The company turns waste into energy and clean fuel. It serves cities and businesses across North America.

Inside the Service Portfolio

  • Collection and Disposal: Gathering and transporting waste from homes, businesses, and industrial sites; generated $5,479 million in net operating revenues in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Recycling Processing and Sales: Handling paper, cardboard, glass, plastic, and metal materials; contributed $403 million in net operating revenues during the second quarter of 2026.
  • Renewable Energy: Turning landfill gas into electricity and renewable natural gas (RNG); accounted for $157 million in net operating revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2026.
  • Healthcare Solutions: Providing medical waste disposal and secure document shredding; produced $638 million in net operating revenues in the second quarter of 2026.

Expanding the Environmental Footprint

  • Acquired Stericycle, Inc. in Nov. 2024 to establish a platform in the medical waste and secure information destruction markets.
  • Invested in sustainability growth projects to expand recycling automation and renewable natural gas generation capacity through 2025 and 2026.
  • Divested a business within the West Tier segment during the first quarter of 2026 as part of portfolio optimization.
  • Sold the Healthcare Solutions operations in Spain and Portugal during 2025 to focus on North American core markets.

Why the Network Wins

Waste Management operates the largest network of landfills throughout the United States and Canada. This infrastructure is supported by a system of transfer stations that compact and transport waste efficiently to make disposal more economical for large urban markets.

Key Numbers for Q2

  • Total revenue reached $6,684 million in the second quarter of 2026, up 4.0% year over year.
  • Net income reached $785 million in the second quarter of 2026, up $59 million from the prior year period.
  • Non-GAAP free cash flow hit $1,104 million in the three months ended June 30, 2026, up from $818 million in the second quarter of 2025.
  • Operating expenses were $3,955 million in the second quarter of 2026, representing 59.2% of total revenues.
  • The company returned $1,038 million to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchases during the second quarter of 2026.

The Final Word

Waste Management is moving beyond traditional trash collection by investing heavily in recycling automation and renewable energy. Its focus on efficiency and the integration of medical waste services supports its evolution into a diversified environmental solutions provider.

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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

3.14%

Dividend Yield

1.57%

Payout Ratio

50.09%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$89.97BMarket 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

399.71M

Volume

1.92M

Avg. Volume

2.12M

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

$89.97BMarket 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

$1.49M

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 $225.08 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 1.57%.

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