Waste Management (WM) | Stock Overview & Key Data

Waste Management Inc. | Industrials

$232.75

-0.16%

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Waste Management

Industrials Sector

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Stock Range

Today's Range

Low: $231.24 High: $233.97

on May 9, 2025

52 Week Range

Low: $196.59 High: $239.32

on July 26, 2024

on April 3, 2025

All-Time High: $239.32 on March 31, 2025

Key Statistics

Market Cap i $93.7B

EPS i 6.63

P/E Ratio (TTM) i 35.11

Forward P/E i 28.84

P/B Ratio i 10.83

PEG Ratio i 28.84

Div. Yield i 1.32%

ROE i 34.01%

Beta i 0.681

Debt to Equity i 275.54

Financial Highlights

Profitability

Gross Margin i 39.40%

Operating Margin i 17.08%

Profit Margin i 11.67%

Returns and Earnings

Return on Assets (TTM) i 7.00%

Return on Equity (TTM) i 34.01%

EBITDA i $6.6B

Net Income (TTM) i $2.7B

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Dividend Information

Expected Yearly Dividend i $3.30

Estimated Dividend Yield i 1.42%

5 Year Average Dividend Yield i 1.58%

Last 12-Month Dividend Yield i 1.32%

Last 12-Month Dividend i $3.08

% of Earnings Paid as Dividends i 46.31%

Dividend Date i March 28, 2025

Ex-Dividend Date i March 14, 2025

Peer Performance Comparison

Company	Market Cap	1W	1M	3M	6M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Waste Management WM	93.66B Large-cap	-0.51%	3.71%	2.95%	4.08%	16.06%	10.05%	47.40%	142.62%
Republic Services RSG	77.68B Large-cap	-0.77%	3.90%	11.92%	17.35%	24.23%	31.36%	89.92%	212.80%
Waste Connections WCN	50.46B Large-cap	-1.27%	1.24%	3.01%	5.36%	14.95%	16.67%	55.08%	116.27%
GFL Environmental GFL	18.49B Large-cap	-1.49%	4.26%	6.96%	12.20%	11.27%	53.67%	77.32%	181.30%
Clean Harbors CLH	12.15B Large-cap	1.60%	14.06%	-4.27%	-14.23%	-1.67%	6.78%	148.39%	354.96%
Casella Waste CWST	7.52B Mid-cap	1.50%	6.62%	9.20%	10.22%	13.72%	21.53%	68.59%	147.75%

Ownership & Short Interest

Insider Ownership i 0.22%

Institutional Ownership i 84.67%

Shares Short i 3M

Short Ratio i 1.53

Short % of Shares Outstanding i 0.79%

Average 10-Day Volume i 2M

Average 90-Day Volume i 2M

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is WM's 52-week high and low?

In the last 52 weeks, Waste Management reached a high of $239.32 (on April 3, 2025) and a low of $196.59 (on July 26, 2024).

What is the market cap and P/E ratio for WM?

Curious about Waste Management's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 93.66B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 35.11, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 28.84.

Does WM pay dividends? If so, what's the yield?

Yes, Waste Management is a dividend-paying stock. Investors have recently enjoyed a trailing annual dividend yield of 1.32%, and the company is expected to pay out $3.30 per share over the coming year.

Who are Waste Management's main competitors or similar companies to consider before investing?

When looking at Waste Management, it can be helpful to see how it compares to other players in its field. Here are a few similar companies or key competitors:

Company	Mkt Cap	Sector	Industry	1Y Return	3Y Return
Republic Services RSG	77.68B	Industrials	Waste Management	31.36%	89.92%
Waste Connections WCN	50.46B	Industrials	Waste Management	16.67%	55.08%
GFL Environmental GFL	18.49B	Industrials	Waste Management	53.67%	77.32%
Clean Harbors CLH	12.15B	Industrials	Waste Management	6.78%	148.39%
Casella Waste CWST	7.52B	Industrials	Waste Management	21.53%	68.59%

For a more comprehensive list, please see the Peer Performance Comparison table on this page.

What are the key financial health indicators for Waste Management Inc.? (e.g., ROE, Debt/Equity)

To get a sense of Waste Management's financial health, here are a few key indicators: its Return on Equity (ROE) over the last twelve months is 34.01%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 275.54, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 39.40%.

What is the recent revenue and earnings growth for WM?

Looking at Waste Management's growth, its revenue over the trailing twelve months (TTM) was $23B. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by 16.70%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of -10.00%.

How much of WM stock is held by insiders and institutions?

Wondering who owns Waste Management stock? Company insiders (like executives and directors) hold about 0.22% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 84.67%.

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