NYSE : WM

Waste Management, Inc.

$238.75 USD

$1.48 (0.62%)

Volume
1.3M
Average Volume
2.15M
Market Capitalization
$95.88B
P/E Ratio
34.45
Dividend Yield
1.48%
Price Target
$254.00
Year High
$248.13
Year Low
$194.11
Day High
—
Day Low
—
Payout Ratio
$0.49
Current Ratio
$0.93
Company Overview

NYSE

James C. Fish Jr.

Waste Management

Industrials

WM

60500

US

USD

https://www.wm.com

713-512-6200

94106L109

0000823768

Liquidity Metrics

2.28

0.93

0.89

0.03

0.49

Sales & Valuation

$25.2B

3.77

9.61

29.14

8.16

Profitability

$6.7

$2.71B

10.99%

13.89%

28.85%

6.11%

P/E Metrics

34.45

8.50

8.50

Analyst Price Target & Rating

$254.00

$264.00

$244.00

Neutral

3/5

35 Analysts

-6.00%

Financial Health Scores

3.01

7/9

-$338M

$45.7B

$35.68B

$4.43B

Key Metrics (TTM)

$118.61B

4.67

16.02

0.93

28.85%

9.02%

2.90%

3.43%

$62.25

24 days

Company Executives
Name Title
Rafael E. Carrasco Senior Vice President of Enterprise Strategy
John J. Morris Jr. President
James C. Fish Jr. CEO & Director
Tara J. Hemmer Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Charles C. Boettcher Executive Vice President of Corporate Development & Chief Legal Officer
Charles S. Schwager Vice President and Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer
David L. Reed Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
Edward A. Egl Director of Investor Relations
Johnson Varkey Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer
John A. Carroll Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer
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About Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) Stock

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) functions as a premier provider of environmental waste solutions across North America, serving a diverse client base that includes residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. The company's core operations involve comprehensive collection services, which include gathering and transporting both waste materials and recyclables from their initial point of generation to designated transfer stations, material recovery facilities (MRFs), or final disposal sites. Waste Management maintains an extensive network of facilities, owning, developing, and operating landfill gas-to-energy plants within the United States, in addition to managing numerous transfer stations. As of December 31, 2021, its substantial infrastructure consisted of 255 solid waste land ... fills, 5 secure hazardous waste landfills, 96 material recovery facilities, and 340 transfer stations. Beyond primary collection and disposal, WM offers services in materials processing and commodities recycling. This extends to recycling brokerage, where they handle the marketing of recyclable goods for third-party entities, alongside providing various other strategic business solutions. Its service portfolio also encompasses construction and remediation projects, the responsible management of fly ash and other residues generated from coal and fuel combustion, and specialized in-plant services offering full-spectrum waste management consulting. Furthermore, the company delivers tailored disposal solutions for oil and gas exploration and production activities. Originally incorporated in 1987 as USA Waste Services, Inc., the company rebranded to Waste Management, Inc. in 1998. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Houston, Texas.

First Trust Advisors LP Sells 22,204 Shares of Waste Management, Inc. $WM

2026-07-26 04:23:12

First Trust Advisors LP reduced its holdings in shares of Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) by 7.3% during the first quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 280,353 shares of the business services provider's stock after selling 22,204 shares during the quarter.

Analysts Set Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) PT at $256.74

2026-07-26 01:59:16

Shares of Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM - Get Free Report) have received an average recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from the twenty-two analysts that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat.com reports. Seven investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and fifteen have given a buy rating to the company. The average 12 month

Bank of Nova Scotia Sells 63,477 Shares of Waste Management, Inc. $WM

2026-07-25 04:43:34

Bank of Nova Scotia lowered its holdings in shares of Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) by 31.1% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 140,722 shares of the business services provider's stock after selling 63,477 shares during

Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership Boosts Stock Holdings in Waste Management, Inc. $WM

2026-07-25 03:43:24

Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership grew its position in Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) by 90.1% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 806,172 shares of the business services provider's stock after acquiring an additional 382,079 shares

WM Is Set to Report Q2 Earnings: Here's What Investors Should Know

2026-07-24 13:56:04

WM heads into the Q2 earnings release with y/y revenue and EPS growth expected, led by collection and disposal gains, and a sharp rise in renewable energy sales.

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2026-07-23 10:16:13

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2026-07-23 03:50:44

Andra AP fonden acquired a new position in Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) in the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 18,182 shares of the business services provider's stock, valued at approximately $4,178,000. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Waste Management, Inc. (WM) stock price?

Waste Management, Inc.(NYSE:WM) stock price is $238.75 in the last trading session. During the trading session, WM stock reached the peak price of $248.13 while $194.11 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in WM stock occurred in the recent session was 0.62% while the dollar amount for the price change in WM stock was $1.48.

WM's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed WM is part of Waste Management industry that operates in the broader Industrials sector.

Who are the executives of WM?

Rafael E. Carrasco | Senior Vice President of Enterprise Strategy
John J. Morris Jr. | President
James C. Fish Jr. | CEO & Director
Tara J. Hemmer | Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Charles C. Boettcher | Executive Vice President of Corporate Development & Chief Legal Officer

How many employees does WM have?

Number of WM employees currently stands at 60500. WM operates from 800 Capitol Street, Houston, TX 77002, US.

Link for WM official website?

Official Website of WM is: https://www.wm.com

How do I contact WM?

WM could be contacted at phone #713-512-6200 and can also be accessed through its website. WM operates from 800 Capitol Street, Houston, TX 77002, US.

How many shares of WM are traded daily?

The average number of WM shares traded daily for last 3 months was 2.15M.

What is the market cap of WM currently?

The market value of WM currently stands at $95.88B with its latest stock price at $238.75