Waste Management Stock Price, News & Analysis

WM (NYSE: WM) announced on November 12, 2025 that it now accepts polypropylene plastic cups and paper to-go cups in curbside recycling at more local programs across the U.S. The move supports two recycling designations: polypropylene is approaching a Widely Recyclable threshold that would mean >60% of U.S. residents can recycle plastic beverage cups curbside, while paper to-go cups are trending toward a Check Locally designation meaning at least 20% community acceptance.

WM said it is investing $1.4 billion in new recycling infrastructure and is collaborating with Starbucks, How2Recycle, The Recycling Partnership, NextGen Consortium and municipalities to expand acceptance, bale cups at facilities, and send materials to end markets for remanufacturing.

WM (NYSE: WM) released its 2025 WM Recycling Report on Oct. 30, 2025, highlighting a persistent U.S. recycling “say‑do gap” and the role corporate recycling actions play in shaping consumer choices.

Key data: more than 3 in 4 Americans report they recycle, 7 in 10 say recycling is easy, yet EPA figures show only 32% of materials are recycled. The survey (1,107 U.S. adults; Sept 3–4, 2025) found 63% would prefer products with recycled content and 77% notice when a business provides recycling. WM said it is investing in technology and aims to recover 25 million tons annually by 2030.

WM (NYSE: WM) reported third-quarter 2025 results with solid cash flow and margin improvement. Revenue was $6,443M and adjusted operating EBITDA was $1,970M (26.7% reported). Nine-month net cash from operations was $4.35B (+12%) and nine-month free cash flow was $2.11B (+13.5%).

The company completed 4 sustainability projects (2 RNG, 2 recycling) bringing RNG projects to 10 of 20 and recycling automation to 31 of 39. WM affirmed 2025 adjusted operating EBITDA guidance of $7.475–$7.625B, free cash flow guidance of $2.8–$2.9B, and revenue of ~$25.275B.

WM (NYSE: WM) has scheduled its third quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company will release its financial results after market close on Monday, October 27, 2025, followed by an investor conference call on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET.

Investors can access the live audio webcast through the company's investor relations website at investors.wm.com under the "Events & Presentations" section. A replay will be available at the same location after the call. Participants joining via phone must pre-register to receive dial-in details and passcode.

WM (NYSE: WM) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.825 per share. The dividend will be paid on September 26, 2025, to stockholders of record as of September 12, 2025. This regular dividend announcement demonstrates WM's commitment to returning value to shareholders through consistent dividend payments.

WM (NYSE: WM), North America's leading environmental solutions provider, announced that Executive Vice President and CFO Devina Rankin will retire after nearly 23 years with the company. Rankin will transition from her CFO role in November 2025 and remain as an executive advisor through March 2026.

David Reed, currently Vice President and Business Partner for WM's West Tier operations, will succeed Rankin as EVP and CFO. Reed brings eight years of company experience and extensive background in investment banking, investor relations, corporate finance, treasury, and operations enablement.

WM (NYSE: WM) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, with revenue reaching $6.43 billion, up 19% year-over-year. The company's adjusted operating EBITDA grew to $1.923 billion with a 29.9% margin. Net income increased to $777 million, with diluted EPS of $1.92.

The WM Legacy Business achieved 7.1% revenue growth driven by 6.4% core price and 4.1% Collection and Disposal yield. The company's Healthcare Solutions segment contributed $646 million in revenue and $110 million in adjusted operating EBITDA. Free cash flow guidance was raised to $2.8-2.9 billion, while the company affirmed its adjusted operating EBITDA guidance midpoint of $7.550 billion.

WM also highlighted sustainability progress, including a 22% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2021 and advancement in recycling and renewable natural gas facility projects.

AM Best has upgraded National Guaranty Insurance Company of Vermont (NGIC), a captive insurance company of Waste Management (NYSE: WM), reflecting improved performance metrics. The Financial Strength Rating has been upgraded to A (Excellent) from A-, and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to "a" from "a-", with a stable outlook.

The upgrades acknowledge NGIC's very strong balance sheet, consistently strong underwriting performance, and impressive combined ratios that significantly outperform industry peers. As WM's captive insurer, NGIC operates in 27 states as a non-admitted insurer, playing a strategic role in WM's enterprise risk management program.

WM (NYSE:WM) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company will release its Q2 financial results after market close on Monday, July 28, 2025, followed by an investor conference call on Tuesday, July 29 at 10 a.m. ET.

Investors can access the live audio webcast through the company's investor relations website at investors.wm.com under the "Events & Presentations" section. A replay will be available at the same location after the call concludes. Participants joining via phone must pre-register to receive dial-in and passcode details.