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About Waste Management
WM ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste and medical waste services in the United States, operating 262 active landfills, about 506 solid and medical waste transfer stations, and 105 recycling facilities. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and medical end markets and is also a leading recycler in North America.
Ticker
$WM
Sector
Business services
Primary listing
NYSE
Employees
61,700
Headquarters
Website
Waste Management Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$80B
31.43
$6.35
0.59
$3.23
1.65%
Price and volume
Market cap
$80B
Beta
0.59
52-week high
$242.58
52-week low
$194.11
Average daily volume
1.8M
Dividend rate
$3.23
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.843
Quick ratio
0.731
Long term debt to equity
236.155
Total debt to equity
245.399
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
50.78%
Interest coverage (TTM)
5.09%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
7,277
Gross margin (TTM)
39.99%
Net profit margin (TTM)
10.35%
Operating margin (TTM)
18.29%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
19.62%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$400,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.05%
Return on equity (TTM)
29.33%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
31.434
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.24
Price to book
8.45
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-9.75
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
33.436
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
2.99%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
5.97
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.62%
Forward dividend yield
1.65%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
15.88%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-3.00%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
8.43%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
6.54%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
5.69%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
10.53%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
8.50%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
7.74%
What the Analysts think about Waste Management
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Waste Management stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Total company revenue in Q3 increased 14.9% year-over-year to $6.44 billion, reflecting strong demand for its services. (Reuters)
Despite a 35% decline in single-stream commodity prices, WM's investments in sustainability supported growth in renewable natural gas and recycling projects. (Reuters)
Management reaffirmed full-year adjusted operating EBITDA guidance of $7.475–$7.625 billion and free cash flow guidance of $2.8–$2.9 billion, highlighting confidence in operations. (Reuters)
Q3 2025 revenue was $6.44 billion, coming in below analysts' consensus estimate of $6.50 billion, pointing to potential demand challenges. (Reuters)
Adjusted EPS for Q3 was $1.98, missing the consensus estimate of $2.02 and marking the company’s first EPS miss in four quarters. (Reuters)
WM lowered the low end of its annual revenue forecast to $25.28 billion, citing weaker recycled commodity prices and decreased revenue from WM Healthcare Solutions. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Nov 2025.
Waste Management Financial Performance
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Waste Management Earnings Performance
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Waste Management News
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WM Announces Third Quarter 2025 Earnings
Business Wire2 weeks ago
Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 Futures Climb Ahead Of Busy Week On Wall Street—Novartis, Nucor, Waste Management In Focus
Benzinga2 weeks ago
Waste Management Likely To Report Higher Q3 Earnings; These Most Accurate Analysts Revise Forecasts Ahead Of Earnings Call
Benzinga2 weeks ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Waste Management stock?
Waste Management (WM) has a market cap of $80B as of November 07, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Waste Management stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Waste Management (WM) stock is 31.43 as of November 07, 2025.
Does Waste Management stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Waste Management (WM) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of November 07, 2025, the dividend rate is $3.225 and the yield is 1.65%. Waste Management has a payout ratio of 50.78% 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 0.59. 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.