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Waste Management Overview

Company: Waste Management
CEO: James C. Fish Jr.
Symbol: WM
Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Waste Management
Sector: Industrials
About

Waste Management (WM) functions as a premier provider of environmental waste solutions across North America, serving a diverse client base thatludes residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. The company's core operations involve comprehensive collection services, whichlude gathering and transporting both waste materials and recyclables from their initial point of generation to designated transfer stations, material recovery facilities (MRFs), or final disposal sites. Waste Management maintains an extensive network of facilities, owning, developing, and operating landfill gas-to-energy plants within the United States, in addition to managing numerous transfer stations. As of December 31, 2021, its substantial infrastructure consisted of 255 solid waste landfills, 5 secure hazardous waste landfills, 96 material recovery facilities, and 340 transfer stations. Beyond primary collection and disposal, WM offers services in materials processing and commodities recycling. This extends to recycling brokerage, where they handle the marketing of recyclable goods for third-party entities, alongside providing various other strategic business solutions. Its service portfolio also encompasses construction and remediation projects, the responsible management of fly ash and other residues generated from coal and fuel combustion, and specialized in-plant services offering full-spectrum waste management consulting. Furthermore, the company delivers tailored disposal solutions for oil and gas exploration and production activities. Originallyorporated in 1987 as USA Waste Services, the company rebranded to Waste Management in 1998. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Houston, Texas.

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Waste Management (WM)

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Revenue

Waste Management annual revenue was $25.20 B in 2025.

Net Income

Waste Management annual net income was $2.71 B in 2025.

Employees

Waste Management annual employee count was 60,500 in 2025.

Revenue by Segment

Waste Management’s revenue by segment: Commercial: $6.52 B, Healthcare Solutions: $2.95 B, Industrial: $3.99 B, Landfill: $5.35 B, Other Collection: $3.46 B, Recycling Processing and Sales: $1.87 B, Residential: $3.60 B and Transfer: $2.63 B in 2025.

Revenue by Region

Waste Management’s revenue by region: C [A]: $967.00 M in 2025.

Executive Salary

James C. Fish, Jr. Chief Executive Officer ​ David L. Reed EVP and...

Revenue per Employee

Waste Management revenue per employee was $416.60 K in 2025.

Profit per Employee

Waste Management profit per employee was $44.76 K in 2025.

Income Statement

Operating Income

Waste Management annual operating income was $4.61 B in 2025.

Research & Development

Waste Management annual research & development expense was - in 2025.

Tax Rate (%)

Waste Management annual Tax Rate was 21.00% in 2025.

Assets & Liabilities | Cash Flow

Total Assets

Waste Management annual total assets was $45.84 B in 2025.

Total Liabilities

Waste Management annual total liabilities was $35.84 B in 2025.

Capital Expenditure

Waste Management annual capital expenditures was -$3.23 B in 2025.

Ratios

Return on Equity (ROE)

Waste Management annual return on equity(ROE) was 27.11% in 2025.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Waste Management annual return on assets(ROA) was 5.91% in 2025.

Debt to Equity

Waste Management annual debt to equity was 229.30% in 2025.

Profitability

Gross Profit Margin (%)

Waste Management annual gross profit margin was 29.08% in 2025.

Operating Income Margin (%)

Waste Management annual operating income margin was 18.28% in 2025.

Net Income Margin (%)

Waste Management annual net income margin was 10.74% in 2025.

Earning Per Share

Waste Management annual earning per share was $6.72 in 2025.

EBITDA

Waste Management annual EBITDA was $7.20 B in 2025.

Free Cash Flow (FCF)

Waste Management annual free cash flow(FCF) was $2.82 B in 2025.

Valuation

Enterprise value

Waste Management annual enterprise value was $111.18 B in 2025.

Enterprise value to Revenue

Waste Management annual enterprise value to revenue was 4.41 in 2025.

Enterprise value to EBITDA

Waste Management annual enterprise value to EBITDA was 15.44 in 2025.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the CEO of Waste Management?

James C. Fish Jr. is the CEO of Waste Management.

What industry and sector is Waste Management in?

Waste Management operates in the Waste Management industry and the Industrials sector.

What are Waste Management's CIK, SIC, and ISIN codes?

  • CIK (Central Index Key): 0000823768
  • SIC (Standard Industrial Classification):
  • ISIN (International Securities Identification Number): US94106L1098

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How many employees does Waste Management have?

Waste Management has 60,500 employees.

What is the revenue of Waste Management?

In fiscal year 2025, Waste Management generated a revenue of $25.20 Billion.

What is the net income of Waste Management?

In fiscal year 2025, Waste Management reported a net income of $2.71 Billion.

What is Waste Management's biggest product segment?

Commercial is Waste Management's biggest product segment, representing 26.05% of its total revenue.

When was Waste Management listed on the stock exchange?

Waste Management went public on Jun 22, 1988, through its Initial Public Offering (IPO), and it has been 38 years since then.

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What is the ticker symbol of Waste Management, and where is it listed?

Waste Management's ticker symbol is WM, and the company is listed on the NYSE stock market exchange.

What is Waste Management's current stock price?

Waste Management's current stock price is $233.94 as of Jul 9, 2026.

What is Waste Management's market capitalization?

As of , Waste Management's market cap is .

What is Waste Management's ranking in the world?

Ranked #27among 6,261 companies based on market cap.

Who are the top competitors of Waste Management?

Competitors of Waste Management include Republic Services, and more.

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