NYSE: WM
Waste Management, Inc.
Industrials · Waste Management
After hours: $238.20(+0.13%) · as of 7:27 PM ET
Market Cap
$95.53B
52w High
$248.13
52w Low
$194.11
P/E
34.43
Volume
1.20M
Outstanding Shares
401.58M
Price vs Fundamentals
Why The Stock Is Moving
Note: The most recent financial data is over 3 months old. Metrics shown may not reflect the latest reporting period.
What changed
The stock rose 4.39% over the last year. Revenue grew 10.87% over the trailing twelve months. Operating margin moved from 18.16% to 18.46%. Free cash flow grew 79.1% over the trailing twelve months.
What the market seems to be pricing
The stock has moved higher against modestly improving underlying metrics. The operating data does not yet tell a clear story — the move may reflect sentiment, sector rotation, or macro factors rather than company-specific earnings power.
What would invalidate this read
Operating margin currently stands at 18.46%. A decisive move in revenue — currently up 10.87% — would be the clearest signal to resolve the ambiguity.
Company profile
Waste Management, Inc. (WM) functions as a premier provider of environmental waste solutions across North America, serving a diverse client base that includes residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers.
Valuation
Stock splits
No stock splits recorded for this ticker.
Profitability & growth
Analyst consensus
20
Buy
15
Hold
0
Sell
Analyst ratings tend to be lagging indicators. Use as one signal among many.
Earnings
Full quarter-by-quarter history of actuals vs estimates. Switch into compare mode to inspect one metric year-over-year.
Next report
Jul 28, 2026
Q3 FY26 · EPS est $1.98 · Revenue est $6.71B
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Dividends
$3.54/shareQuarterlyDividend Achiever · 23yrSafeWM pays a dividend with a 1.49% dividend yield, 23 consecutive years of growth, growing at 9.58% annually, covered 2.1× by free cash flow.
Dividend Yield
1.49%
Annual Div / Share
$3.54
5yr CAGR
+9.58%
Doubles every ~7.6yr
Payout Ratio
49.5%
Safe
Dividend Growth Rate
3yr CAGR
+9.45%
5yr CAGR
+9.58%
10yr CAGR
+8.33%
Dividend History
Annualized dividend cycles per share
Income Projection
Today
$1/mo
In 5 yrs
$2/mo
In 10 yrs
$3/mo
| Today | In 5 yrs | In 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|
$15/yr $1/mo | $24/yr+58% $2/mo | $37/yr+150% $3/mo |
Yield-on-cost grows from 1.49% → 3.72% over 10yr
Analysis
Dividend Strengths
Dividend Achiever
WM has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years — qualifying as a Dividend Achiever, demonstrating long-term commitment to shareholder income.
Well-covered by free cash flow
The dividend is covered 2.1× by free cash flow, indicating the company generates sufficient cash to sustain and potentially grow the payout without straining its finances.
Strong dividend growth rate
The 5-year CAGR of 9.58% meaningfully outpaces inflation, compounding real income growth for long-term holders.
Risks to Watch
No strong risk signal stands out from the latest period pair.