WM is Waste Management, Inc. (Industrials). Trading at $218.99. Current dividend yield: 1.74%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $3.78 |
| Current yield | 1.74% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Sep 11, 2026(in 6 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jun 05, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $0.9450 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | 8.65% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 8.27% |
| Payout ratio | 50% |
| Market cap | $88.62B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-11 | $0.9450 |
| 2026-06-05 | $0.9450 |
| 2026-03-13 | $0.9450 |
| 2025-12-05 | $0.8250 |
| 2025-09-12 | $0.8250 |
| 2025-06-06 | $0.8250 |
| 2025-03-14 | $0.8250 |
| 2024-12-06 | $0.7500 |
About WM
WM, previously known as Waste Management, ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating 257 active landfill sites and about 342 transfer stations that help with transporting waste efficiently and economically. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and medical end markets for waste collection, transfer, and disposal. The company also has an energy business emanating from the beneficial use of landfill gas and is a leading recycler in North America.
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Frequently asked
What is WM's dividend yield?
WM (Waste Management, Inc.) currently has a dividend yield of 1.74%, which works out to about $3.78 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is WM's next ex-dividend date?
WM's next ex-dividend date is Sep 11, 2026 (in 6 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did WM last pay a dividend?
WM's most recent dividend payment date was Jun 05, 2026.
How often does WM pay dividends?
WM pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is WM growing its dividend?
WM has been growing its dividend at a 8.27% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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