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About Waste Management
WM ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating 263 active landfills and about 332 transfer stations. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and medical end markets and is also a leading recycler in North America.
Ticker
$WM
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Commercial Services & Supplies
Headquarters
Employees
61,700
ISIN
US94106L1098
Website
Waste Management Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$91B
34.15
$6.64
0.67
$3.15
1.46%
Price and volume
Market cap
$91B
Beta
0.67
52-week high
$242.58
52-week low
$196.59
Average daily volume
1.6M
Dividend rate
$3.15
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.833
Quick ratio
0.711
Long term debt to equity
264.513
Total debt to equity
275.54
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
46.32%
Interest coverage (TTM)
6.21%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
6,732
Gross margin (TTM)
39.40%
Net profit margin (TTM)
11.67%
Operating margin (TTM)
18.86%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
20.79%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$370,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.00%
Return on equity (TTM)
34.01%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
34.145
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.973
Price to book
10.54
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-10.26
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
49.571
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
2.02%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
457.36%
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.39%
Forward dividend yield
1.46%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
10.77%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
8.68%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
7.44%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
5.33%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
13.60%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
12.57%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.99%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
7.37%
What the Analysts think about Waste Management
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Waste Management stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Waste Management's acquisition of Stericycle for $7.2 billion expands its services into the growing healthcare waste disposal market, potentially increasing revenue and market share. (reuters.com)
The company's planned investment of approximately $3 billion in sustainability initiatives from 2022 to 2026, including new recycling and renewable natural gas facilities, positions it to capitalize on the increasing demand for environmental solutions. (financecharts.com)
Analysts have upgraded Waste Management's revenue forecast for 2025 to $26 billion, a 20% increase over the past 12 months, indicating strong growth expectations. (simplywall.st)
Waste Management's current ratio at the end of Q2 2023 was 0.82, indicating potential challenges in meeting short-term debt obligations. (finance.yahoo.com)
The company faces intense competition from national, regional, and local firms, as well as municipalities providing in-house waste services, which could limit pricing power and revenue growth. (finance.yahoo.com)
The planned sale of its renewable natural gas business for about $3 billion may reduce Waste Management's exposure to the growing renewable energy sector, potentially impacting long-term growth prospects. (reuters.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 23 Jun 2025.
Waste Management Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Waste Management Earnings Performance
Company profitability
Waste Management News
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WM Sets Date for Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Business Wire·1 day ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Waste Management stock?
Waste Management (WM) has a market cap of $91B as of June 27, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Waste Management stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Waste Management (WM) stock is 34.15 as of June 27, 2025.
Does Waste Management stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Waste Management (WM) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 27, 2025, the dividend rate is $3.15 and the yield is 1.46%. Waste Management has a payout ratio of 46.32% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Waste Management dividend payment date?
The next Waste Management (WM) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Waste Management?
Waste Management (WM) has a beta rating of 0.67. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.