Waste Management (WM)
(Delayed Data from NYSE)
$209.88 USD
+0.57 (0.27%)
Updated Aug 29, 2024 04:00 PM ET
After-Market: $210.32 +0.44 (0.21%) 7:58 PM ET
3-Hold of 5 3
C Value B Growth D Momentum C VGM
Company Summary
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Waste Management Inc. is a leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America. The company provides collection, transfer, recycling and resource recovery, as well as disposal services to residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers. It is also a leading developer, operator and owner of waste-to-energy and landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States.
Waste Management provides collection services that include picking up and transporting waste and recyclable materials from the point of generation to a transfer station, disposal site or material recovery facility (MRF). The ...
Company Summary
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Waste Management Inc. is a leading provider of comprehensive waste management services in North America. The company provides collection, transfer, recycling and resource recovery, as well as disposal services to residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers. It is also a leading developer, operator and owner of waste-to-energy and landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States.
Waste Management provides collection services that include picking up and transporting waste and recyclable materials from the point of generation to a transfer station, disposal site or material recovery facility (MRF). The company owns, develops, and operates landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States. It owns and operates transfer stations.
Waste Management also provides materials processing, commodities recycling and recycling brokerage services. It also offers construction and remediation services; services associated with the disposal of fly ash and residue, 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 faces intense competition from governmental, quasi-governmental and private organizations in all aspects of its operations. It competes mainly with large national waste management companies, municipalities and counties that manage their own waste collection and disposal operations. It also competes with regional and local companies of different sizes and financial resources.
Waste Management's operating revenues remain higher in summer months, mainly due to higher construction and demolition waste volumes. Also, in certain regions, volumes industrial and residential waste increase during summer months. Hence, revenues in second and third quarters are significantly higher than first and fourth quarters.
As of Dec 31, 2023, Waste Management had roughly 48,000 full-time employees. Around 8,400 were in administrative and sales positions and the rest in operations. Approximately 8,200 employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements.
Formerly known as USA Waste Services, Inc., the company changed name to Waste Management, Inc. in 1998.
General Information
Waste Management, Inc
800 Capitol Street
HOUSTON, TX 77002
Phone: 713-512-6200
Fax: 713-512-6299
Web: http://www.wm.com
Email: eegl@wm.com
Industry | Waste Removal Services |
Sector | Business Services |
Fiscal Year End | December |
Last Reported Quarter | 6/30/2024 |
Exp Earnings Date | 10/22/2024 |
EPS Information
Current Quarter EPS Consensus Estimate | 1.86 |
Current Year EPS Consensus Estimate | 7.24 |
Estimated Long-Term EPS Growth Rate | 12.30 |
Exp Earnings Date | 10/22/2024 |
Price and Volume Information
Zacks Rank | ![]() |
Yesterday's Close | 209.31 |
52 Week High | 225.00 |
52 Week Low | 149.71 |
Beta | 0.74 |
20 Day Moving Average | 1,438,126.50 |
Target Price Consensus | 221.84 |
4 Week | 3.28 |
12 Week | 2.65 |
YTD | 16.87 |
4 Week | 1.99 |
12 Week | -1.72 |
YTD | -0.32 |
Shares Outstanding (millions) | 401.32 |
Market Capitalization (millions) | 83,999.20 |
Short Ratio | NA |
Last Split Date | NA |
Dividend Yield | 1.43% |
Annual Dividend | $3.00 |
Payout Ratio | 0.43 |
Change in Payout Ratio | -0.06 |
Last Dividend Payout / Amount | 6/7/2024 / $0.75 |
Fundamental Ratios
P/E (F1) | 28.91 |
Trailing 12 Months | 30.16 |
PEG Ratio | 2.34 |
vs. Previous Year | 20.53% |
vs. Previous Quarter | 4.00% |
vs. Previous Year | 5.53% |
vs. Previous Quarter | 4.71% |
Price/Book | 11.27 |
Price/Cash Flow | 17.25 |
Price / Sales | 4.00 |
6/30/24 | 39.52 |
3/31/24 | 38.61 |
12/31/23 | 36.51 |
6/30/24 | 8.54 |
3/31/24 | 8.34 |
12/31/23 | 7.89 |
6/30/24 | 1.07 |
3/31/24 | 0.89 |
12/31/23 | 0.90 |
6/30/24 | 1.03 |
3/31/24 | 0.85 |
12/31/23 | 0.86 |
6/30/24 | 13.37 |
3/31/24 | 13.00 |
12/31/23 | 12.33 |
6/30/24 | 12.13 |
3/31/24 | 11.98 |
12/31/23 | 11.28 |
6/30/24 | 15.63 |
3/31/24 | 15.44 |
12/31/23 | 14.79 |
6/30/24 | 18.57 |
3/31/24 | 17.65 |
12/31/23 | 17.12 |
6/30/24 | 70.92 |
3/31/24 | 71.63 |
12/31/23 | 73.29 |
6/30/24 | 2.21 |
3/31/24 | 2.23 |
12/31/23 | 2.30 |
6/30/24 | 68.89 |
3/31/24 | 69.01 |
12/31/23 | 69.74 |