WM — Waste Management, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Industrials sector| Metric | WM | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.48% | 1.46% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 8.65% | 7.37% |
| Payout Ratio | 51.0% | 32.7% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 23 | 15 |
| 1Y Total Return | +4.3% | 15.8% |
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)
51.0%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
49.1%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $1.58 | $377.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $1.80 | $813.00M |
| Q3 2025 | $1.50 | $816.00M |
| Q4 2025 | $1.84 | $810.00M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Waste Management, Inc. pay a dividend?
Yes, Waste Management, Inc. (WM) pays a quarterly dividend with a yield of 1.48%.
What is WM's dividend yield?
WM's current dividend yield is 1.48%. The annual dividend is $3.42.
When is WM's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for WM has not been announced yet.
How many years has Waste Management, Inc. increased its dividend?
Waste Management, Inc. has increased its dividend for 16 consecutive years.
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 March 22, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.