Stock Overview

Waste Management Inc (WM)

NYSE · Industrials · Waste Management

Waste Management Inc is a Industrials company with a market capitalization of $90.04B, a trailing P/E ratio of 59.3, and a dividend yield of 1.16%.

Market Cap
$90.04B
P/E (TTM)
59.3
Forward P/E
27.3
Price/Sales
3.5
Price/Book
9.1
EV/EBITDA
15.1
Dividend Yield
1.16%
Beta
0.44
EPS (TTM)
$3.80
Profit Margin
11.0%
ROE
29.8%
Short % of Float
1.6%
Days to Cover
3.7
52W High
$245.54
52W Low
$195.24

5-Year Price History

Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025

Revenue
$25.20B
Gross Profit
$7.33B
Operating Income
$4.61B
Net Income
$2.71B
Free Cash Flow
$2.82B
Total Debt
$22.91B
Cash & Equivalents
$201.00M
Shareholder Equity
$9.99B

Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)

QuarterReportedActual EPSEstimateSurprise
Q2 2026July 28, 2026$2.02$1.99+1.5%
Q1 2026April 28, 2026$1.81$1.74+4.0%
Q4 2025January 28, 2026$1.93$1.95-1.0%
Q3 2025October 27, 2025$1.98$2.01-1.5%
Q2 2025July 28, 2025$1.92$1.89+1.6%
Q1 2025April 28, 2025$1.67$1.59+5.0%

Short Interest

FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.

SettlementShares Short% of Shares OutDays to CoverChange
July 15, 20266,219,3391.54%3.7-2.2%
June 30, 20266,359,5371.57%2.3-1.5%
June 15, 20266,457,0081.60%3.0+12.7%
May 29, 20265,727,5801.42%2.4-14.8%
May 15, 20266,725,5171.66%3.3+0.3%
April 30, 20266,703,4051.66%3.1+8.2%
April 15, 20266,193,6031.53%3.4+5.9%
March 31, 20265,846,2071.45%3.2-2.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waste Management Inc's market cap?

As of August 13, 2026, Waste Management Inc (WM) has a market capitalization of $90.04B.

What is Waste Management Inc's P/E ratio?

Waste Management Inc trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 59.3. Its forward P/E is 27.3.

Does Waste Management Inc pay a dividend?

Yes — Waste Management Inc pays a dividend yielding 1.16%, an annual payout of $3.54 per share.

What sector is WM in?

Waste Management Inc is in the Industrials sector, specifically the Waste Management industry.

What is Waste Management Inc's short interest?

As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 6,219,339 WM shares were sold short, or 1.54% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 3.7. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.

What was Waste Management Inc's revenue?

In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), Waste Management Inc reported revenue of $25.20B and net income of $2.71B.

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Data as of August 13, 2026. Figures are sourced from company filings and market data and may be delayed or revised. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.