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Waste Management, Inc. WM

Industrials — Waste Management
S&P 500 Member Dividend Champion (5y) Cash Flow Champion (5y) Insider Buys (last 12m)
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Insider Decisions

Total buys
0.39
Total sells
24.22
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — 1 — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — 1 — 11 6 11 — — 1 — — 1
Insider Ownership
0.68%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
85,270.00
Revenue
25,667.00
Net Income
2,854.00
Free Cash Flow
3,573.00
Net Debt
22,799.00
Current Ratio
0.91
Debt/Equity
2.35
P/E ratio
29.77
P/S ratio
3.30
P/B ratio
8.54
Past 5Y EPS Growth
11.75%
This Y EPS Growth
8.17%
Next Y EPS Growth
11.79%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
9.76%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.49
Annual Dividend Rate
2.80
Annual Dividend Yield
1.48%
total individual payouts
2028 ‡‡‡‡‡
2027 ‡‡‡‡‡
2026 3.73
—
—
—
2025 3.30
—
—
—
—
2024 3.00
—
—
—
—
2023 2.80
—
—
—
—
2022 2.60
—
—
—
—
2021 2.30
—
—
—
—
2020 2.18
—
—
—
—
2019 2.05
—
—
—
—
2018 1.86
—
—
—
—
2017 1.70
—
—
—
—
2016 1.64
—
—
—
—
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 458.00 414.00 201.00 557.00
Receivables 2,870.00 3,687.00 4,055.00 4,206.00
Inventory 173.00 206.00 225.00 232.00
Other 303.00 467.00 429.00 402.00
3,804.00 4,774.00 4,910.00 5,397.00
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 1,709.00 2,046.00 1,867.00 1,992.00
ST’ Debt 334.00 1,359.00 711.00 1,075.00
Other — — — —
4,226.00 6,258.00 5,524.00 5,948.00
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 6,227.00 6,684.00 — —
—
’25 6,018.00 6,430.00 6,443.00 6,313.00
25,204.00
’24 5,159.00 5,402.00 5,609.00 5,893.00
22,063.00
’23 4,892.00 5,119.00 5,198.00 5,217.00
20,426.00
’22 4,661.00 5,027.00 5,075.00 4,935.00
19,698.00
’21 4,112.00 4,476.00 4,665.00 4,678.00
17,931.00
’20 3,729.00 3,561.00 3,861.00 4,067.00
15,218.00
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 1,501.00 1,726.00 — —
—
’25 1,208.00 1,545.00 1,592.00 1,698.00
6,043.00
’24 1,367.00 1,154.00 1,358.00 1,511.00
5,390.00
’23 1,044.00 1,030.00 1,263.00 1,382.00
4,719.00
’22 1,258.00 1,047.00 1,182.00 1,049.00
4,536.00
’21 1,120.00 1,043.00 1,184.00 991.00
4,338.00
’20 765.00 856.00 1,029.00 753.00
3,403.00
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 851.00 1,096.00 — —
—
’25 377.00 813.00 816.00 810.00
2,816.00
’24 699.00 487.00 577.00 396.00
2,159.00
’23 384.00 510.00 590.00 340.00
1,824.00
’22 840.00 497.00 425.00 187.00
1,949.00
’21 850.00 647.00 720.00 217.00
2,434.00
’20 306.00 420.00 686.00 359.00
1,771.00
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 1.79 1.95 — —
—
’25 1.58 1.80 1.49 1.83
6.70
’24 1.75 1.69 1.88 1.48
6.81
’23 1.30 1.51 1.63 1.22
5.66
’22 1.23 1.41 1.54 1.21
5.39
’21 0.99 0.83 1.28 1.20
4.29
’20 0.85 0.72 0.92 1.03
3.52

Target Price Range

High
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Average
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Recommendation Rating

1.9
1
Buy
2
3
Hold
4
5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 138.58 148.31 176.68 194.11 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 175.98 179.80 230.39 242.58 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 49,500 48,000 61,700 60,500 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.40 0.43 0.36 0.42 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 19,698.00 20,426.00 22,063.00 25,204.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 37.59% 38.28% 39.34% 40.44% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,918.00 3,021.00 3,458.00 3,426.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 14.81% 14.79% 15.67% 13.59% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,240.00 2,276.00 2,745.00 2,709.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,150.00 2,201.00 2,400.00 3,005.00 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 47.72 50.45 54.95 62.59 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 5.42 5.69 6.84 6.72 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 10.99 11.65 13.42 15.01 ‡‡‡‡ — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (6.27) (7.15) (8.05) (8.01) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4.72 4.50 5.38 6.99 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 16.63 17.03 20.56 24.81 ‡‡‡‡ — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 412.80 404.90 401.50 402.70 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 28.92 31.51 29.50 32.69 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 3.29 3.56 3.67 3.51 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 9.44 10.55 9.82 8.86 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4.03 4.33 4.74 4.41 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 40.77 48.52 48.40 39.48 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4,536.00 4,719.00 5,390.00 6,043.00 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (2,587.00) (2,895.00) (3,231.00) (3,227.00) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,949.00 1,824.00 2,159.00 2,816.00 ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (843.00) (422.00) (1,484.00) (614.00) — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 14,984.00 16,229.00 23,900.00 22,907.00 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 14,633.00 15,771.00 23,486.00 22,706.00 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 6,864.00 6,896.00 8,254.00 9,991.00 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 7.40% 7.18% 7.10% 5.99% ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 9.78% 9.86% 8.00% 8.23% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 31.99% 33.49% 36.25% 29.68% ‡‡‡‡‡ — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) exemplifies resilience in the waste services sector, leveraging operational efficiencies, strategic acquisitions like the $4.9 billion Advanced Disposal deal, and innovations in renewable natural gas (RNG) and advanced recycling to drive robust growth amid urbanization and circular economy trends. Revenue has compounded at 7% annually from $13.6 billion in 2016 to $22.1 billion in 2024, with projections accelerating to $25.2 billion in 2025 (14% YoY) fueled by pricing power, municipal contracts, and green subsidies. Margins have expanded steadily—gross to 40.4% and EBT margins stabilizing at 15-16%—propelling EPS from $3.54 to a forecasted $10.69 by 2028, while ROE peaks at 36.3%, far outpacing peers.

Free cash flow per share has doubled to $6.99 by 2025, supporting dividends, buybacks, and capex for RNG facilities and fleet electrification, despite a debt spike to $23.9 billion likely tied to growth investments—net debt-to-equity remains manageable at 2.3x. Stock performance tightly correlates with these fundamentals: highs have risen 238% since 2016 alongside revenue beats, with EV/FCF compressing to attractive levels.

Trading at forward P/E of 29-33x (dipping to 22x by 2028), WM offers defensive stability with disruptive upside from RNG and AI optimizations potentially adding billions in high-margin revenue. Analyst targets imply 10-22% appreciation, insider activity signals routine confidence, and historical patterns point to 20%+ annualized returns for patient investors—explore the full analysis for deeper correlations and risk nuances.

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Waste Management, Inc. (WM) Latest News

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16 Sep

4 www.marketbeat.com, 8:35 AM
Waste Management, Inc. commits $129 million to waste-to-value projects expected to generate new revenue streams and expand operational capabilities. $129M investment marks major strategic expansion likely to lift revenue growth and competitive positioning.

1 Sep

3 , 8:19 PM
Florida launches its first all-electric waste fleet, positioning Republic Services ahead on sustainability and creating competitive pressure on Waste Management's regional operations and environmental positioning. Republic Services' Florida electric fleet rollout adds sustainability competition that may moderately shift Waste Management's operational and market dynamics.

3 , 5:15 PM
S&P Dow Jones Indices announces changes to the S&P/TSX Composite Index involving Waste Management, Inc. (WM). Index changes can drive shifts in passive fund ownership and near-term trading activity for affected stocks.

3 , 7:30 AM
Northstar reported second quarter 2026 results, achieved ERA Milestone 4, and provided a production update with a webcast today. Milestone achievement and production updates indicate moderate effects on Waste Management operational performance and market views.

31 Aug

3 , 10:41 AM
Demand for waste collection services and sustainability initiatives bolster Waste Management, Inc. operations even as elevated debt persists. Ongoing waste collection demand combined with sustainability efforts provides moderate support to Waste Management's financial trajectory amid high debt.

26 Aug

3 , 8:30 AM
Jim Fish retires from Waste Management, Inc. John Morris named as next CEO. CEO succession at Waste Management introduces moderate risk of strategic shifts affecting operations and investor views.

22 Aug

3 www.thestreet.com, 2:33 PM
Bill Gates invested $180 million in Waste Management Inc., positioning the company as central to U.S. economic infrastructure. Gates investment may lift short-term sentiment around WM without shifting operations or competitive position.

18 Aug

3 , 10:11 PM
Waste Management (WM) stock may be 14 percent undervalued as growing attention to sustainability initiatives supports long-term growth prospects. Sustainability focus and suggested undervaluation could moderately lift investor sentiment and near-term share performance.

14 Aug

3 , 10:31 AM
WM's 2026 outlook assesses whether margin gains can offset softer volumes. Outlook discussion on margins versus volumes points to moderate effects on WM financial trajectory and sentiment.

1 Aug

3 www.marketbeat.com, 2:03 AM
Waste Management Inc. reported Q2 earnings highlights covering revenue growth, earnings per share, operational updates and revised guidance. Quarterly earnings updates typically produce moderate short-term effects on valuation and sentiment without altering long-term strategy.

31 Jul

3 www.trefis.com, 4:11 PM
WM's latest earnings call highlighted revenue growth from pricing actions and commercial volume recovery alongside expansion in recycling and landfill renewable energy projects. Management noted ongoing cost pressures from fuel and labor but reaffirmed long-term margin targets and sustainability investments without major surprises. Call commentary signals steady operational progress and confirmed guidance that supports existing trajectory without altering competitive positioning.

3 , 6:07 AM
Waste Management could trade 15% below fair value estimates due to softer volume guidance. Softer volume guidance signals potential near-term pressure on Waste Management operations and investor sentiment.

30 Jul

3 , 4:29 PM
WM's Q2 results show improving margins and integration progress offsetting softer volume trends. Margin gains and integration advances point to operational strength while softer volumes flag potential near-term revenue pressure.

3 , 10:00 AM
WM Q2 earnings call reported margin gains, higher volume and stronger cash flow. Q2 metrics signal steady operational gains without altering long-term trajectory.

29 Jul

4 app.moby.co, 8:30 AM
Waste Management, Inc. (WM) released its Q2 2026 earnings call summary covering financial results, operational metrics and forward guidance. Q2 2026 earnings details directly inform revenue trends, margins and capital allocation expectations that move WM valuation.

3 , 5:04 PM
Waste Management Inc (WM) highlighted strong cash flow and margins in its Q2 2026 earnings call. Positive cash flow and margin results from Q2 2026 earnings point to better operational efficiency likely influencing near-term investor sentiment.

28 Jul

3 , 6:00 PM
Waste Management posted Q2 revenue and adjusted EPS above estimates, driven by higher pricing, volume growth and operational efficiencies across collection and disposal segments. Q2 earnings metrics signal moderate positive effects on near-term financial results and investor views but do not indicate major strategic shifts.

3 , 4:30 PM
Waste Management, Inc. announced its second quarter 2026 earnings. Quarterly earnings releases deliver financial metrics that can shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation.

27 Jul

3 , 11:13 AM
Waste Connections is deploying AI to boost operational margins and support long-term growth. Competitor AI deployment for margin expansion creates moderate pressure on Waste Management positioning.

3 , 5:09 AM
WM earnings preview highlights key metrics including revenue growth, EBITDA margins, waste volumes, and recycling commodity prices for investors to monitor. Earnings previews set expectations that can moderately sway near-term stock reaction and sentiment without altering long-term company trajectory.

25 Jul

4 , 10:11 AM
Waste Management's earnings optimism paired with renewable energy growth has shifted its investment narrative toward stronger long-term prospects. Earnings optimism and renewable energy expansion signal major strategic momentum likely to alter Waste Management's trajectory and investor outlook.

23 Jul

3 transcript www.marketbeat.com, 9:05 PM
Rollins Q2 earnings call highlights include financial results, operational updates and strategic outlook with relevance to Waste Management, Inc. (WM) performance and positioning. Earnings call highlights deliver updated financial metrics and guidance that can moderately influence near-term market views without altering long-term trajectory.

13 Jul

3 , 10:08 PM
Waste Management (WM) could be 7% undervalued based on its sustainability growth story. Sustainability growth narrative points to moderate valuation shift and investor sentiment change for WM.

17 Jun

3 , 1:17 PM
Waste Management, Inc. targets systemic failures in U.S. recycling streams with expanded processing infrastructure and technology investments to cut landfill volumes and boost material recovery rates. WM recycling overhaul targets core operations and could lift long-term volumes and margins but faces execution and commodity-price risks.

12 Jun

3 , 9:49 AM
WM infrastructure bolsters company operations offsetting weak liquidity. Infrastructure gains support WM resilience while liquidity shortfalls constrain financial flexibility.

10 Jun

4 Simply Wall St., 3:16 PM
WM appointed a new COO while advancing sustainability initiatives, shifting its investment narrative toward long-term operational and environmental strategy. New COO appointment and sustainability push represent major strategic moves likely to alter WM's trajectory and investor sentiment.

2 Jun

3 Insider Monkey, 12:21 PM
Waste Management (WM) gains durable competitive edge from operational scale unmatched by rivals, supporting stronger margins and market positioning. Scale advantage strengthens WM's core operations and competitive standing with noticeable but not transformative effects.

19 May

4 Oilprice.com, 8:00 PM
New technology converts plastic waste into valuable materials, creating a trillion-dollar market opportunity that Waste Management can leverage through expanded recycling and resource recovery operations. Plastic conversion technology enables Waste Management to scale high-margin recycling businesses and capture new revenue in circular economy markets.

14 May

4 Simply Wall St., 10:11 AM
Waste Management (WM) promotes sustainability leader Tara Hemmer to Chief Operating Officer, eliciting positive investor reactions that highlight strengthened ESG commitments and operational leadership. Elevating a sustainability expert to COO represents a major strategic leadership shift enhancing WM's ESG focus and competitive positioning in a regulated industry.

13 May

3 StockStory, 5:56 PM
Waste Management (WM) emerges as the only S&P 500 stock with strong competitive advantages, while two others are dismissed. Positive spotlight on WM's competitive moat moderately influences investor sentiment and positioning.
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