WM — Waste Management, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Industrials sector| Metric | WM | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.10% | 1.34% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 8.65% | 7.66% |
| Payout Ratio | 35.8% | 32.3% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 29 | 16 |
| 1Y Total Return | -3.0% | 31.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Industrials sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
10.00%
3-Year Growth
8.27%
5-Year Growth
8.65%
10-Year Growth
7.92%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Mar 13, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 27, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.9450 | +14.55% |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.8250 | 0.00% |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.8250 | 0.00% |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $0.8250 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.8250 | +10.00% |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $0.7500 | 0.00% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.7500 | 0.00% |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $0.7500 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.7500 | +7.14% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.7000 | 0.00% |
| Sep 7, 2023 | $0.7000 | 0.00% |
| Jun 1, 2023 | $0.7000 | 0.00% |
| Mar 9, 2023 | $0.7000 | +7.69% |
| Dec 1, 2022 | $0.6500 | 0.00% |
| Sep 8, 2022 | $0.6500 | 0.00% |
| Jun 2, 2022 | $0.6500 | 0.00% |
| Mar 16, 2022 | $0.6500 | +13.04% |
| Dec 2, 2021 | $0.5750 | 0.00% |
| Sep 2, 2021 | $0.5750 | 0.00% |
| Jun 3, 2021 | $0.5750 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
35.8%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
30.4%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $1.79 | $851.00M |
| Q1 2025 | $1.58 | $377.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $1.80 | $813.00M |
| Q3 2025 | $1.50 | $816.00M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
Peer Comparison
About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.