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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
$94B
35.29
$6.64
0.67
$3.08
1.41%
Price and volume
Market cap
$94B
Beta
0.67
52-week high
$242.58
52-week low
$196.59
Average daily volume
1.6M
Dividend rate
$3.08
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)
6,756
Gross margin (TTM)
39.40%
Net profit margin (TTM)
11.67%
Operating margin (TTM)
18.96%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
20.79%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$370,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.04%
Return on equity (TTM)
34.01%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
35.287
Price to revenue (TTM)
4.106
Price to book
10.9
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-10.6
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
51.228
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
1.95%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
457.36%
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.31%
Forward dividend yield
1.41%
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 consistent dividend growth, with a 9% CAGR over the past three years and 20 consecutive years of increases, demonstrates strong financial health and commitment to shareholder returns. (TradingView News)
The strategic acquisition of Stericycle for approximately $7.2 billion is expected to expand WM's environmental solutions in the healthcare market and be accretive to earnings and cash flow. (TradingView News)
Analysts have set a 12-month average price target of $245.4 for WM, indicating a potential upside of 3.24% from the current price, reflecting positive sentiment towards the stock. (Webull)
WM's current ratio at the end of Q2 2023 was 0.82, lower than the prior year's 1.07, indicating potential challenges in meeting short-term debt obligations. (Yahoo Finance)
The company faces intense competition from national, regional, and local firms, as well as municipalities offering in-house waste services, which could limit pricing power and impact revenues. (Yahoo Finance)
WM's high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.27 suggests challenges in effectively managing debt levels, potentially leading to financial strain. (Markets Insider)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 22 May 2025.
Waste Management Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Waste Management Earnings Performance
Company profitability
Waste Management News
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Waste Management
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Waste Management stock?
Waste Management (WM) has a market cap of $94B as of June 19, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Waste Management stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Waste Management (WM) stock is 35.29 as of June 19, 2025.
Does Waste Management stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Waste Management (WM) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 19, 2025, the dividend rate is $3.075 and the yield is 1.41%. 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 is scheduled for June 20, 2025.
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.