Waste Management Inc (WM) has declared a dividend of $0.82 per share, payable to shareholders of record. The ex-dividend date is set for December 4, 2025, meaning investors must own shares before this date to qualify for the payment. Eligible shareholders will receive the dividend on December 18, 2025.
This quarterly dividend reflects Waste Management's commitment to providing regular income to its shareholders. The current dividend yield stands at 1.51%, based on the company's stock price.
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Waste Management operates in the commercial services and supplies sector, employing approximately 61,700 full-time workers. The company offers a range of waste management environmental services, including collection, recycling, and disposal for millions of customers across the U.S. and Canada. Its segments encompass East Tier, West Tier, Recycling Processing and Sales, WM Renewable Energy, and WM Healthcare Solutions.
As of November 20, 2025, Waste Management boasts a market capitalization of $80.4 billion and a P/E ratio of 31.37, with an EPS of 6.34. Investors can look forward to upcoming earnings reports, with estimates of $2.13 per share on July 27, 2026, and $1.85 per share on April 27, 2026.
Such decisions reflect the company's ongoing strategy to maintain a robust dividend policy, which can appeal to income-focused investors. However, dividends are not guaranteed and may be adjusted based on the company's financial performance.
This update provides insight into Waste Management's cash flow generation and capital allocation strategy, essential factors for evaluating the sustainability of its dividend payments.