Waste Management is a leading provider of integrated waste management services in North America. The company specializes in the collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal of waste materials, helping communities and businesses manage their waste sustainably. Waste Management operates a network of landfills, recycling facilities, and waste-to-energy plants, focusing on reducing environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices. In addition to its core waste management services, the company offers innovative solutions aimed at minimizing waste generation and maximizing recycling, contributing to a circular economy. Through its commitment to environmental stewardship and community engagement, Waste Management plays a vital role in maintaining clean and healthy environments. Read More
WM (NYSE: WM) announced that it will release fourth quarter and full-year 2025 financial results after the close of the market on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, and host its live audio webcast for investors on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET.
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WM (NYSE: WM) today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a capital allocation program that includes a planned 14.5% increase in the 2026 dividend rate and a new $3 billion share repurchase authorization, superseding the authority remaining under the prior $1.5 billion repurchase authorization announced in 2023. The planned quarterly dividend rate of $0.945 per share in 2026, up from $0.825 per share in 2025, marks the twenty-third consecutive year of dividend increases and raises the annual dividend rate to $3.78 per share.
Over the last six months, Waste Management’s shares have sunk to $209.00, producing a disappointing 10.8% loss - a stark contrast to the S&P 500’s 13.6% gain. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.
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Waste Management (NYSE: WM) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.825 per share, maintaining its consistent payout to shareholders. Declared on November 13, 2025, with a record date of December 5, 2025, and a payment date set for December 19, 2025, this declaration underscores the company's robust financial
WM (NYSE: WM) today announced the declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.825 per share payable December 19, 2025, to stockholders of record on December 5, 2025.
