Waste Management (WM) | Stock Overview & Key Data
Waste Management Performance Comparison
Stock Range
Today's Range
Low: $226.78
High: $231.40
on August 22, 2025
52 Week Range
Low: $199.69
High: $242.58
on January 2, 2025
on June 3, 2025
All-Time High: $242.58 on June 3, 2025
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Key Statistics
Market Cap
$90.3B
EPS
6.75
P/E Ratio (TTM)
33.21
Forward P/E
27.78
P/B Ratio
9.81
PEG Ratio
5.65
Div. Yield
0.99%
ROE
32.69%
Beta
0.644
Debt to Equity
261.03
Financial Highlights
Profitability
Gross Margin
40.30%
Operating Margin
18.46%
Profit Margin
11.36%
Returns and Earnings
Return on Assets (TTM)
6.97%
Return on Equity (TTM)
32.69%
EBITDA
$6.9B
Net Income (TTM)
$2.7B
Growth
Revenue (TTM)
Revenue Per Share (TTM)
$59.65
Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY)
19.00%
Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY)
6.80%
Dividend Information
Last 12-Month Dividend
$2.32
Current Dividend Yield
0.99%
3-Year Average Dividend Yield
0.39%
3-Year Average Annual Dividend
$2.41
3-Year Total Dividends
$7.22
Ex-Dividend Date
March 14, 2025
Peer Performance Comparison
| Company | Market Cap | 1W | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waste Management WM | 90.31B Large-cap | 1.53% | 1.91% | -1.92% | 0.69% | 14.50% | 8.29% | 33.88% | 101.39% |
| Republic Services RSG | 73.31B Large-cap | 1.26% | -1.92% | -6.64% | 1.98% | 17.67% | 14.14% | 62.73% | 153.38% |
| Waste Connections WCN | 47.87B Large-cap | 0.95% | 2.46% | -4.82% | -0.48% | 9.77% | 0.03% | 33.54% | 86.03% |
| GFL Environmental GFL | 18.09B Large-cap | 2.97% | 8.32% | 4.59% | 10.93% | 14.37% | 17.34% | 80.51% | 173.33% |
| Clean Harbors CLH | 13.04B Large-cap | 2.20% | 9.33% | 9.12% | 17.41% | 8.27% | 1.46% | 108.90% | 294.99% |
| Casella Waste CWST | 6.23B Mid-cap | 3.23% | -5.41% | -11.21% | -8.42% | -1.58% | -4.25% | 24.85% | 82.41% |
Ownership & Short Interest
Insider Ownership
0.25%
Institutional Ownership
84.09%
Shares Short
4M
Short Ratio
2.29
Short % of Shares Outstanding
0.97%
Average 10-Day Volume
2M
Average 90-Day Volume
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 $242.58 (on June 3, 2025) and a low of $199.69 (on January 2, 2025).
- What is the market cap and P/E ratio for WM?
- Curious about Waste Management's size and valuation? Its market capitalization stands at 90.31B. When it comes to valuation, the P/E ratio (trailing twelve months) is 33.21, and the forward P/E (looking ahead) is 27.78.
- 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 0.99%, and the company has paid an average of $2.41 per share annually over the past 3 years.
- 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
RSG73.31B Industrials Waste Management 14.14% 62.73% Waste Connections
WCN47.87B Industrials Waste Management 0.03% 33.54% GFL Environmental
GFL18.09B Industrials Waste Management 17.34% 80.51% Clean Harbors
CLH13.04B Industrials Waste Management 1.46% 108.90% Casella Waste
CWST6.23B Industrials Waste Management -4.25% 24.85% 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 32.69%, the Debt to Equity ratio from the most recent quarter is 261.03, and its Gross Profit Margin stands at 40.30%.
- 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 $24B. Compared to the same quarter last year (YoY), quarterly revenue grew by 19.00%, and quarterly earnings saw a YoY growth of 6.80%.
- 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 0.25% of the shares, while institutional investors (such as mutual funds and pension funds) own approximately 84.09%.
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