Waste Management, Inc. (WM)

NYSE: WM · Real-Time Price · USD
211.30
+3.33 (1.60%)
At close: Nov 18, 2025, 4:00 PM EST
211.25
-0.05 (-0.02%)
After-hours: Nov 18, 2025, 7:59 PM EST
1.60%
Market Cap85.13B
Revenue (ttm)24.78B
Net Income (ttm)2.56B
Shares Out 402.87M
EPS (ttm)6.35
PE Ratio33.27
Forward PE26.21
Dividend$3.30 (1.59%)
Ex-Dividend DateDec 5, 2025
Volume2,459,402
Open208.76
Previous Close207.97
Day's Range207.50 - 211.62
52-Week Range194.11 - 242.58
Beta0.59
AnalystsBuy
Price Target246.53 (+16.67%)
Earnings DateOct 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]

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 Summary

According to 20 analysts, the average rating for WM stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $246.53, which is an increase of 16.67% from the latest price.

Price Target
$246.53
(16.67% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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...

5 days ago - Business Wire

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...

6 days ago - PRNewsWire

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% ...

11 days 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 ...

11 days ago - GlobeNewsWire

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18 days 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/ --...

19 days 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...

20 days 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...

21 days 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 ...

22 days 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.

22 days 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...

23 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Waste Management Likely To Report Higher Q3 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call

Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) will release earnings results for the third quarter, after the closing bell on Monday, Oct. 27.

25 days ago - Benzinga

Food Waste Management Market Set to Reach USD 132.17 Billion by 2034, Driven by Sustainable Solutions and Technological Advancements

According to Towards FnB, the global food waste management market size is calculated at USD 81.78 billion in 2025 and is projected to hit USD 132.17 billion by 2034, reflecting at a CAGR of 5.44% from...

4 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

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5 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

INVL Private Equity Fund II signs agreement to acquire 75% stake in Estonia's largest waste management group Eesti Keskkonnateenused

INVL Private Equity Fund II, the largest private equity fund in the Baltics and part of the Invalda INVL group, signed an agreement to acquire 75% stake in Eesti Keskkonnateenused (EKT), Estonia's lar...

7 weeks ago - GlobeNewsWire

WM Sets Date for Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WM (NYSE: WM) announced that it will release third quarter financial results after the close of the market on Monday, October 27, 2025, and host its investor conference call ...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP Announces Proposed Settlement in the Waste Management Notes Securities Litigation

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following statement is being issued by Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd LLP regarding the proposed Settlement in the Waste Management Notes Securities Litigation: UNITED ST...

2 months ago - Business Wire

Bloomberg Dividend Watchlist's 4 Ideal 'Safer' September Sizzlers

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Wallbridge Mining Company Limited (WM:CA) Presents At 2025 Precious Metals Summit - Beaver Creek (Transcript)

Wallbridge Mining Company Limited (TSX:WM:CA) 2025 Precious Metals Summit - Beaver Creek Conference Call September 11, 2025 11:45 AM EDT Company Participants Mark Petersen - Senior Geological Consult...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Allan's Landscaping & Disposal Services Wins 2025 Consumer Choice Award for Landscape Contracting and Waste Management in Saskatoon

Saskatoon's trusted choice for quality landscaping and eco-friendly waste solutions for over four decades. SASKATOON, SK / ACCESS Newswire / September 11, 2025 / Allan's Landscaping & Disposal Service...

2 months ago - Accesswire

Waste Recycling Services Market Size Worth USD 100.90 billion by 2032, Driven by Industrial Waste Management Needs | SNS Insider

The U.S. dominates North America's waste recycling services market share of about 80%, with a market size valued at USD 13.8 billion in 2024 and projected to reach a value of USD 21.92 billion by 2032...

2 months ago - GlobeNewsWire

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3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

WM CFO Devina Rankin to Retire David Reed to Succeed Rankin

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $WM--WM (NYSE: WM) announced that Devina Rankin, executive vice president and chief financial officer, is planning to retire. After nearly 23 successful years with the com...

3 months ago - Business Wire

Waste Management: It's Not Too Late To Buy This

Waste Management is a proven compounder with accelerating revenue growth, strong cash flows, and robust business fundamentals, making it an attractive long-term investment. Despite modest dividend yie...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha