WASTE MANAGEMENT INC WM 78.9
Utilities · NYSE · Data as of 2026-10-28
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (WM) has delivered +6.9% annualized revenue growth, +7.4% earnings growth, and +7.0% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #119 of 1968 stocks overall and #15 of 87 in the Utilities sector by Steady Score.
About WASTE MANAGEMENT INC
Company Overview
Waste Management provides collection, transfer, recycling and disposal services across the United States and Canada. It serves residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers using a large fleet and a network of transfer stations, recycling facilities and landfills. The company also converts landfill gas into renewable energy and supplies specialized environmental and healthcare-waste services, extending its role beyond traditional solid-waste operations.
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Business Model & Revenue
Revenue comes from recurring collection contracts, disposal fees, recycling, transfer and specialized services. Route density lowers collection cost, while ownership of landfills allows the company to internalize volumes and earn across the waste chain. Pricing, automation and acquisitions support growth. Waste volumes, labor, fuel, maintenance, recycled-commodity values and environmental compliance affect margins, while renewable- energy projects create additional returns from existing landfill assets.
Key Facts & Market Position
Waste Management is North America's largest environmental-services company by scale and controls a substantial network of difficult-to-replicate permitted landfills. Essential service, local route density and long customer relationships support recurring revenue. The company is investing in automated recycling and renewable natural gas, while regulation, environmental liabilities, fleet capital and integration of acquired operations remain important.