WM Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of WM?

Mr. Charles C. BoettcherExecutive Vice President of Corporation Devel. & Chief Legal OfficerMr. Michael J. WatsonSenior Vice President & Chief Customer OfficerRooney Kelly C.Senior Vice President & Chief People OfficerCharles S. SchwagerVice President, Chief Compliance & Ethics OfficerMs. Leslie K. NagyVice President & Chief Accounting OfficerMr. John J. Morris Jr.Executive Vice President & Chief Operating OfficerMr. Edward A. EglDirector of Investor RelationsMr. Nikolaj H. SjoqvistSenior Vice President & Chief Digital OfficerMs. Tara J. HemmerSenior Vice President & Chief Sustainability OfficerMr. John A. CarrollVice President & Chief Accounting OfficerMr. James C. Fish Jr.Pres, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorMs. Devina A. RankinExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerJohn A. CarrollVice President & Chief Accounting OfficerMs. Kelly C. RooneySenior Vice President, Chief HR and Diversity & Inclusion Officer

NYSE : WM

Waste Management

$215.85

-2.74-1.25%

At Close 4:00 PM

66.33

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Stock Price Today

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) stock declined over -1.25%, trading at $215.85 on NYSE, down from the previous close of $218.59. The stock opened at $216.64, fluctuating between $214.86 and $218.75 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

218.59

Prev. Close

86.68B

Market Cap

214.86

Day Low

31.24

P/E Ratio

6.91

EPS (TTM)

4.54

Cash Flow per Share

216.64

Open

401.58M

Number of Shares

218.75

Day High

99.7%

Free Float in %

17.17

Book Value

1.34M

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Jun 17, 2026	216.64	218.75	214.86	215.85	1.77M
Jun 16, 2026	216.92	219.52	216.02	218.59	2.54M
Jun 15, 2026	216.03	218.16	215.56	216.94	2.56M
Jun 12, 2026	218.75	220.52	218.03	219.45	3.04M
Jun 11, 2026	224.99	225.81	218.68	218.79	1.75M
Jun 10, 2026	222.95	225.20	220.23	224.28	2.3M
Jun 09, 2026	216.05	222.20	215.51	221.30	2M
Jun 08, 2026	218.90	220.90	215.87	216.14	1.67M
Jun 05, 2026	219.34	222.42	219.34	220.40	2.21M
Jun 04, 2026	221.13	221.50	217.50	219.01	2.55M
Jun 03, 2026	211.48	218.01	211.20	218.00	2.36M
Jun 01, 2026	211.39	214.67	211.37	212.51	1.73M
May 29, 2026	213.68	214.60	211.26	211.46	3.56M
May 28, 2026	216.01	218.39	214.11	214.40	2.14M
May 27, 2026	214.90	217.00	213.60	215.59	2.27M
May 26, 2026	216.80	218.25	215.30	215.48	2.05M
May 22, 2026	217.55	218.51	215.90	217.90	1.91M
May 21, 2026	219.01	219.36	216.02	217.75	1.7M
May 20, 2026	220.46	221.87	219.11	219.59	1.83M
May 19, 2026	224.15	227.69	221.86	222.34	2.55M

Contact Details

Houston, TX 77002

United States

https://www.wm.com 713 512 6200

About Company

Waste Management, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides waste management environmental services to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers in North America. It offers collection services, including picking up and transporting waste and recyclable materials from where it was generated to a transfer station, material recovery facility (MRF), or disposal site; and owns, develops, and operates landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States, as well as owns and operates transfer stations. As of December 31, 2021, the company owned or operated 255 solid waste landfills; 5 secure hazardous waste landfills; 96 MRFs; and 340 transfer stations. It also provides materials processing and commodities recycling services; recycling brokerage services, such as managing the marketing of recyclable materials for third parties; and other strategic business solutions. In addition, the company offers construction and remediation services; services related with the disposal of fly ash, and residue generated from the combustion of coal and other fuel stocks; in-plant services comprising full-service waste management solutions and consulting services; and specialized disposal services for oil and gas exploration and production operations. The company was formerly known as USA Waste Services, Inc. and changed its name to Waste Management, Inc. in 1998. Waste Management, Inc. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

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GFL Environmental Inc.$35.01 JAN

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Li-Cycle Holdings Corp.$0.84

Company Overview

Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) closed at $215.85 USD, losing -$2.74 (-1.25%) from the previous close of $218.59. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $194.11 and $248.13. With a market capitalization of about $86.68 billion, Waste Management, Inc. is classified as a large-cap and shows lower-than-market volatility (beta ~0.46). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 2.06 million shares, volume is running light vs its 52-week average. Headquartered in Houston, TX, Waste Management, Inc. operates in the Industrials sector and the Waste Management industry. Led by CEO James C. Fish Jr., the company employs approximately 61,700 people and listed since June 22, 1988. 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.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 1.9%, SMA50 4.1%, SMA200 4.91%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 59.9 (neutral), while the ATR of 4.59 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -3.58% below its high and over 20.5% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 2.21 million shares is in line with the 3-month average of 2.05 million, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Waste Management, Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 31.13, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 3.41 and a price-to-book ratio of 8.68 trading at moderately above to book value. The P/FCF stands at 26.33, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Waste Management, Inc. last paid a dividend of 3.54 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 1.4%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $348.28. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Waste Management, Inc. generated EPS of $6.70 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 13.74%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 10.91% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $1.81. The next quarter is forecast at $1.75. Next year's EPS is expected at $12.52. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 33 Strong Buy ratings, 10 Buy ratings, 13 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $275.00 to $223.00. The high target offers 27.4% upside. The low target suggests 3.31% downside. The mean target is $255.18. This offers 18.22% upside. Waste Management, Inc. earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended April 28, 2026, missed forecasts by 4.02%. The prior quarter beat by -1.03%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include -5.56% in January 29, 2025.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Waste Management, Inc. has 402.83 million shares outstanding. The public float is 401.61 million shares, elevated short interest at 1.01% of float. This equals 4.08 million shares. The short ratio is 2.34 days. Institutional investors hold 84.19% of the float. Insiders own 0.25%. Fish James C Jr holds 220.09 thousand shares, Morris John J has 99.93 thousand shares and Rankin Devina A has 83.93 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 91.25 thousand shares across 31 transactions.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Waste Management generated $22.06B in revenue, or $54.69 per share. Gross margin was 39.34%, operating margin 18.42%, and net profit margin 12.45%. Returns are healthy, with ROA at 8.37% and ROE at 39.78%.
On valuation metrics, Waste Management trades at a P/E of 31.13, P/S of 3.41 and P/B of 8.68. Liquidity is tight, with a current ratio of 0.93 and quick ratio of 0.89. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 73.47 and cash conversion cycle is 23.79 days. Debt-to-equity is 2.28, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.28.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2024, Waste Management posted revenue of $22.06B, down slightly from $20.43B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $8.68B (margin 39.34%). Operating income was $4.06B (margin 18.4%). Net income was$2.75B (EPS $6.84).
The company ended the quarter with $458.00M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $16.23B, and net debt of $15.77B. Total assets were $32.82B, with equity of $6.90B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $4.72B, free cash flow of $1.82B, and capital expenditures of - $2.90B.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Waste Management, Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 3.51%, with price expected at $223.42 by June 30, 2026, within a range of $219.80 to $226.94 3-Month Outlook: Projected fall of -18.84%, reaching $175.18 by September 14, 2026, with a range of $170.01 to $179.43. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 10.7%, with price at $238.94 by June 16, 2027, within a range of $234.18 to $243.40.

Key Takeaways

Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) shares are flat 0.72% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Waste Management, Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 31.13. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Buy territory and a mean price target of $224.03, suggesting 3.79% upside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (3.51% over two weeks), a medium-term fall (-18.84% over three months), and a longer-term gain (10.7% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) stock price is $215.85 in the last trading session. During the trading session, WM stock reached the peak price of $218.75 while $214.86 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in WM stock occurred in the recent session was -1.25% while the dollar amount for the price change in WM stock was - $2.74.

WM's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed WM is part of Waste Management industry that operates in the broader Industrials sector. Waste Management, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of WM?

Mr. Charles C. Boettcher
Executive Vice President of Corporation Devel. & Chief Legal Officer
Mr. Michael J. Watson
Senior Vice President & Chief Customer Officer
Rooney Kelly C.
Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer
Charles S. Schwager
Vice President, Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer
Ms. Leslie K. Nagy
Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. John J. Morris Jr.
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Edward A. Egl
Director of Investor Relations
Mr. Nikolaj H. Sjoqvist
Senior Vice President & Chief Digital Officer
Ms. Tara J. Hemmer
Senior Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer
Mr. John A. Carroll
Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer
Mr. James C. Fish Jr.
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Ms. Devina A. Rankin
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
John A. Carroll
Vice President & Chief Accounting Officer
Ms. Kelly C. Rooney
Senior Vice President, Chief HR and Diversity & Inclusion Officer

How WM did perform over past 52-week?

WM's closing price is 11.2% higher than its 52-week low of $194.11 where as its distance from 52-week high of $248.13 is -13.01%.

How many employees does WM have?

Number of WM employees currently stands at 61,700.

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, United States.

How many shares of WM are traded daily?

WM stock volume for the day was 1.34M shares. The average number of WM shares traded daily for last 3 months was 2.06M.

What is the market cap of WM currently?

The market value of WM currently stands at $86.68B with its latest stock price at $215.85 and 401.58M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	61700
Beta	0.55
Sales or Revenue	$22.06B
5Y Sales Change%	0.451%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Industrials
Industry	Waste Management

WM Company Profile and Key Details

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