Waste Management, Inc.
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $96.33B
- P/E (TTM)
- 33.76
- Forward P/E
- 32.28
- Dividend yield
- 1.53%
- 52-week range
- $194.11$248.13
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 2.32M
Waste Management (WM) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
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| Day's Range | $237.62 - $240.60 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $248.13 |
| 52-Week Low | $194.11 |
| Open | $238.25 |
| Volume (last close) | 2.77M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 2.32M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 25.67B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 2.85B |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 3.57B |
| EPS (TTM) | $7.06 |
| Profit Margin | 11.12% |
| Operating Margin | 17.57% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 28.74% |
| Debt to Equity | 2.35 |
| Annual Dividend | $3.66 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.53% |
| Payout Ratio | 51.81% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 96.33B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 402.40M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 33.76 |
| Forward P/E | 32.28 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 3.75 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 9.70 |
| EV/EBITDA | 15.47 |
| 50-Day MA | $216.34 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $224.60 |
| 1-Year Change | +10.64% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Waste Management at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Waste Management (WM) has a market capitalization of $96.33B. The stock trades at 33.8× trailing earnings, 32.3× forward earnings and 3.8× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $2.85B on revenue of $25.67B (a 11.1% profit margin) and generated $3.57B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 7.2% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $557.00M in cash and securities against $23.36B of debt, a net debt position of $22.80B.
Waste Management pays a quarterly dividend totaling $3.66 per share a year, a 1.53% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 52% payout ratio and 17 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 10.6% over the past year. At $239.38 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $194.11 to $248.13, above its 200-day moving average of $224.60.
Based on 23 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $254.67, 6.4% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Waste Management
What is the current stock price for WM?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, WM stock trades at $239.38. The 52-week range is $194.11–$248.13, with a day range of $237.62–$240.60.
What is the P/E ratio for WM?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Waste Management's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 33.8, meaning investors pay $33.8 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 32.3, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Waste Management operates in the Industrials sector.
Does WM pay dividends?
Yes, Waste Management pays a 1.53% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($3.66 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 51.8%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 11, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for WM?
Based on ratings from 23 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for WM is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $254.67, a 6.4% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $239.38.
What is the market cap of WM?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Waste Management's market capitalization is $96.33B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Waste Management operates in the Industrials sector within the Waste Management industry.