Waste Management Inc. (WM)
NYSE: WMUtilitiesEnvironmental ServicesUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
WM stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $83.52B
- P/E (TTM)
- 29.59
- Forward P/E
- 22.94
- EPS (TTM)
- $7.06
- Dividend yield
- 1.69% ($3.54)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 11, 2026
- 52-week range
- 194.11 – 248.13
- Day range
- 208.63 – 211.08
- Volume / Avg
- 2.26M / 2.05M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 399.72M
- Next earnings
- Oct 27, 2026
52-week range
WM stock today
Shares of Waste Management (WM) finished higher on Oct 7 at $208.94, a gain of 0.51% or $1.06 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, WM sits in the middle of its 52-week range of $194.11 to $248.13: 15.8% below the high, set on Mar 6, 2026 and 7.6% above the low. WM is down 4.9% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 4.0%.
At 29.6x trailing earnings, Waste Management trades below the peer-group median of 37.5x. Its forward P/E of 22.9x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 27 after the market closes; analysts expect EPS of $2.18. Waste Management pays an annual dividend of $3.54 per share, a 1.69% yield at the current price.
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About Waste Management
Company profileWaste Management, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides environmental solutions to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers in the United States, Canada, Western Europe, and internationally. It offers collection services, including picking up and transporting waste and recyclable materials from where it was generated to a transfer station, recovery facility, or disposal site; owns and operates transfer stations; and owns, develops, and operates landfill gas-to-energy facilities that produce renewable electricity and renewable natural gas. It also operates materials processing and commodities recycling services, including cardboard, paper, glass, metals, plastics, construction and demolition materials, and other recycling commodities are recovered for resale or redirected for other purposes; markets and resells recycling commodities; recycling brokerage services, such as managing the marketing of recyclable materials for third parties; and other strategic business solutions.
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Waste Management generated $25.20 billion in revenue, up 14.2% from fiscal 2024, its 5th consecutive year of revenue growth. Net income was $2.71 billion (-1.4% year over year), for a net margin of 10.7% versus a median of 11.3% in the prior 5 years. Gross margin was 40.4% (up from 39.3%) and operating margin 17.1%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $25.20B | $22.06B | $20.43B | $19.70B | $17.93B |
| Growth | +14.24% | +8.01% | +3.70% | +9.85% | +17.83% |
| Net income | $2.71B | $2.75B | $2.30B | $2.24B | $1.82B |
| EPS (diluted) | $6.70 | $6.81 | $5.66 | $5.39 | $4.29 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (28 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$258.56+23.75%
- Strong buy 3
- Buy 16
- Hold 9
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 27, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $2.18
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Jul 29, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $1.95 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $3.54
- Dividend yield
- 1.69%
- Last payment
- $0.945
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 11, 2026
WM news
All WM news- History Says a 10%+ Stock Market Correction Is Inevitable Eventually. Here Are 3 Dividend Stocks I'd Buy to Prepare for the Next One.NasdaqO, PG, WM
- Why I'm Building My Entire Retirement Around Dividend Stocks in 2026NasdaqO, WM
- Why Waste Management (WM) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-TermNasdaq
- History Says a Market Crash Would Be a Buying Opportunity for These 2 Industrial StocksNasdaqWM, CP
- Want Reliable Dividend Income? These 2 Industrial Stocks Deliver.NasdaqCAT, WM
- History Says October Is the Stock Market's Most Dangerous Month. Here's My Defensive Playbook.NasdaqWM, O
- Why Waste Management (WM) Dipped More Than Broader Market TodayNasdaq
- Pricing, Network Scale & Acquisitions Aid WM Amid Debt ConcernsNasdaqWM, CBZ, COHR
Waste Management peers
Utilities sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSGRepublic Services Inc. | 216.18 | +0.67% | $66.20B | vs WM |
| WCNWaste Connections Inc. | 155.16 | +0.35% | $39.03B | vs WM |
| CLHClean Harbors Inc. | 315.54 | -0.79% | $16.66B | vs WM |
| GFLGFL Environmental Inc. Subordinate voting shares no par value | 42.04 | -1.13% | $15.17B | vs WM |
| CWSTCasella Waste Systems Inc. Class A | 83.72 | +2.02% | $5.33B | vs WM |
| OIOOIO Group | 1.65 | -7.82% | $574.24M | vs WM |
| PESIPerma-Fix Environmental Services Inc. | 15.08 | -2.52% | $319.97M | vs WM |
| QRHCQuest Resource Holding Corporation | 1.38 | +1.47% | $29.11M | vs WM |
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Waste Management stock FAQ
What is Waste Management's stock price today?
WM last traded at $208.94 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 0.51% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Waste Management pay a dividend?
Yes. Waste Management pays $3.54 per share annually, a 1.69% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.945 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 11, 2026.
When is Waste Management's next earnings date?
Waste Management is expected to report earnings on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $2.18.
What is WM's P/E ratio?
WM trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 29.59 and a forward P/E of 22.94, compared with a median of 37.5 for its closest peers.
Is Waste Management in the S&P 500?
Yes. Waste Management (WM) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is Waste Management's CEO?
Mr. James C. Fish Jr. is the chief executive officer of Waste Management Inc., which has about 60,500 employees.
What is the WM 52-week high?
The 52-week high for WM is $248.13 and the 52-week low is $194.11. The stock is currently 15.8% below its high.