Waste Management, Inc. (WM)

NYSE: WM · Real-Time Price · USD
213.58
+1.03 (0.49%)
At close: Dec 5, 2025, 4:00 PM EST
213.90
+0.32 (0.15%)
After-hours: Dec 5, 2025, 7:59 PM EST
0.49%
Market Cap 86.04B
Revenue (ttm) 24.78B
Net Income (ttm) 2.56B
Shares Out 402.87M
EPS (ttm) 6.35
PE Ratio 33.63
Forward PE 26.55
Dividend $3.30 (1.55%)
Ex-Dividend Date Dec 5, 2025
Volume 1,277,400
Open 213.07
Previous Close 212.55
Day's Range 212.91 - 215.39
52-Week Range 194.11 - 242.58
Beta 0.59
Analysts Buy
Price Target 247.50 (+15.88%)
Earnings Date Oct 27, 2025

About WM

Waste 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 renew... [Read more]

Sector Industrials
IPO Date Jun 2, 1988
Employees 61,700
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol WM
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2024, Waste Management's revenue was $22.06 billion, an increase of 8.01% compared to the previous year's $20.43 billion. Earnings were $2.75 billion, an increase of 19.18%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 21 analysts, the average rating for WM stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $247.5, which is an increase of 15.88% from the latest price.

Price Target
$247.5
(15.88% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Are WM Stock Investors Happy, or Did They Miss Out?

WM stock had a rough year, with multiple share price drops. Over three years, the company badly underperformed the S&P 500.

2 days ago - The Motley Fool

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3 days ago - Seeking Alpha

A ‘Junk' Stock Rally? Waste Management Is Beating the Market Over the Past Month.

The company, a leader in recycling and garbage collection, had an outstanding November.

4 days ago - Barrons

Waste Management: A Premium Defensive Compounder With Years Of Growth Ahead

Waste Management is rated a Buy with a $242 price target, offering a 12% upside and strong defensive qualities for long-term investors. WM delivered double-digit revenue growth and premium margins, dr...

5 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Waste Management: Why I'm Completely Unshaken

The big picture is looking bright for Waste Management, as waste generation trends are favorable for their legacy business. Despite some initial challenges, their Healthcare bet is a good strategic de...

6 days ago - Seeking Alpha

An Unstoppable Dividend Growth Machine For A Throwaway World: Waste Management

Waste Management stands out as North America's largest waste management company, boasting a wide moat and a predictable business model. WM's growth is fueled by landfill scarcity, strategic acquisitio...

7 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Black Friday Sale: 3 Magnificent Dividend Stocks Down 12% to 24% to Buy and Hold For 5 Years

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7 days ago - The Motley Fool

Waste Management: A Defensive Core Holding With Underappreciated Growth Power

Waste Management offers a compelling blend of defensive stability and growth potential, making it attractive even in growth-oriented portfolios. WM's predictable revenues, strong pricing power, and ma...

8 days ago - Seeking Alpha

PFAS Waste Management Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report 2025- 2034

According to Towards Chemical and Materials Consulting, the global PFAS waste management market is projected to grow from USD 2.23 billion in 2025 to USD 3.72 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 5.8...

9 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

What Every Waste Management Investor Should Know Before Buying

Waste Management is the biggest trash hauler and landfill operator in North America. The company benefits from a limited landfill supply and high barriers to industry entry.

13 days ago - The Motley Fool

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21 days ago - The Motley Fool

WM Announces Cash Dividend

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WM (NYSE: WM) today announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.825 per share payable December 19, 2025, to stockholders of record on December 5, 2025. ABOUT...

22 days ago - Business Wire

Here's 1 Top Dividend Stock to Buy and Hold Forever

Waste Management serves as an essential opportunity, and its scale gives it a solid economic moat. While shares trade at a premium, it isn't hard to see why.

22 days ago - The Motley Fool

WM Now Accepts To-Go Cups in Curbside Recycling

Plastic and Paper Cups from Companies Nationwide Now Accepted in More Local Recycling Programs HOUSTON , Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- WM (NYSE: WM), North America's leading environmental solutions pr...

23 days ago - PRNewsWire

3 Dividend-Paying and/or Blue-Chip Stocks Perfect for Baby Boomers to Add to Their Portfolios -- Including Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway

Berkshire Hathaway may be on the verge of becoming a dividend-paying stock. WM (formerly Waste Management) is in one of the most stable industries around.

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27 days ago - The Motley Fool

Waste Management: The Garbage Collector AI Can't Replace

Waste Management stands as the dominant U.S. waste services provider, boasting a resilient, AI-resistant business model and a powerful regulatory moat. Despite a recent earnings double-miss and a 20% ...

4 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Packaging Waste Management Market Size, Trends, Segments, Share and Companies 2025-35

As per market analysts at Towards Packaging, the global packaging waste management market is expected to grow from USD 41.17 billion in 2026 to nearly USD 54.21 billion by 2034, registering a CAGR of ...

4 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

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5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

2025 WM Recycling Report Reveals U.S. Recycling "Say-Do Gap," How Corporate Recycling Actions Can Impact Consumer Choices

Americans feel good about recycling, and company recycling commitments help guide their purchases — even as everyday barriers can limit recycling follow through HOUSTON , Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --...

5 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Plastic Waste Management Market Size to Surpass USD 54.66 Bn by 2034

According to Towards Chemical and Materials, the global plastic waste management market size is calculated at USD 39.58 billion in 2025 and is expected to surpass around USD 54.66 billion by 2034, gro...

5 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 28, 2025 10:00 AM EDT Company Participants Edward Egl - Director of Investor Relations James Fish - CEO & Director John Morris - Preside...

5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

WM Announces Third Quarter 2025 Earnings

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WM (NYSE: WM) today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.   Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended   September 30, 2025 (in millions, except ...

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Climb Ahead Of Busy Week On Wall Street—Novartis, Nucor, Waste Management In Focus

U.S. stock futures rose on Monday following Friday's positive moves. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher.

5 weeks ago - Benzinga

Waste Management's Downturn Doesn't Justify It Sitting In The Waste Bin

Waste Management (WM) remains a 'buy' due to strong growth, industry leadership, and attractive valuation relative to peers despite recent share price underperformance. WM's revenue surged 19% year-ov...

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