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WM Dividend History & Analysis | 1.5% Yield

WM has a dividend yield of 1.5% and paid 3.22 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.50%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.22
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.31%
Overall Dividend Rating 60.78%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.07%
Payout Ratio 44.5%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.33%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 2.6% (S&P 500: 15.5%)
Total Return 5y: 105.2% (S&P 500: 108.4%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
DBG 1,080 M 2.15% 5.86%
ABM 2,865 M 2.35% 3.45%
RTO 13,718 M 2.45% 2.10%
WM 88,526 M 1.50% 3.07%
RSG 69,983 M 1.08% 2.75%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
VLTO 26,017 M 322% 100%
ROL 27,571 M 26.5% 94.4%
GFL 16,692 M 16.4% 97.7%
TTEK 8,929 M 14.4% 100%
ABM 2,865 M 12.9% 98.1%

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WM Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of October 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-12 2025-09-12 2025-09-26 Quarterly 0.825 0% 0.38%
2025-06-06 2025-06-06 2025-06-20 Quarterly 0.825 0% 0.35%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-03-28 Quarterly 0.825 10% 0.37%
2024-12-06 2024-12-06 2024-12-20 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.33%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-09-27 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.36%
2024-06-07 2024-06-07 2024-06-21 Quarterly 0.75 0% 0.37%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.75 7.1% 0.36%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.41%
2023-09-07 2023-09-08 2023-09-22 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.45%
2023-06-01 2023-06-02 2023-06-16 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.43%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-03-24 Quarterly 0.7 7.7% 0.47%
2022-12-01 2022-12-02 2022-12-16 Quarterly 0.65 0% 0.39%
2022-09-08 2022-09-09 2022-09-23 Quarterly 0.65 0% 0.38%
2022-06-02 2022-06-03 2022-06-17 Quarterly 0.65 0% 0.41%
2022-03-16 2022-03-17 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.65 13% 0.42%
2021-12-02 2021-12-03 2021-12-17 Quarterly 0.575 0% 0.36%
2021-09-02 2021-09-03 2021-09-17 Quarterly 0.575 0% 0.37%
2021-06-03 2021-06-04 2021-06-18 Quarterly 0.575 0% 0.41%
2021-03-11 2021-03-12 2021-03-26 Quarterly 0.575 5.5% 0.47%
2020-12-03 2020-12-04 2020-12-18 Quarterly 0.545 0% 0.47%
2020-09-03 2020-09-04 2020-09-18 Quarterly 0.545 0% N/A
2020-06-04 2020-06-05 2020-06-19 Quarterly 0.545 0% N/A
2020-03-05 2020-03-06 2020-03-20 Quarterly 0.545 6.2% N/A
2019-12-05 2019-12-06 2019-12-20 Quarterly 0.513 0% N/A
2019-09-05 2019-09-06 2019-09-20 Quarterly 0.513 0% N/A
2019-06-06 2019-06-07 2019-06-21 Quarterly 0.513 0% N/A
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-03-22 Quarterly 0.513 10.3% N/A
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-14 Quarterly 0.465 0% N/A
2018-09-06 2018-09-07 2018-09-21 Quarterly 0.465 0% N/A
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-06-22 Quarterly 0.465 0% N/A
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-03-23 Quarterly 0.465 9.4% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.425 0% N/A
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-09-22 Quarterly 0.425 0% N/A
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-06-23 Quarterly 0.425 0% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-03-24 Quarterly 0.425 3.7% N/A
2016-11-30 2016-12-02 2016-12-16 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2016-09-07 2016-09-09 2016-09-23 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2016-06-01 2016-06-03 2016-06-17 Quarterly 0.41 0% N/A
2016-03-03 2016-03-07 2016-03-18 Quarterly 0.41 6.5% N/A
2015-12-02 2015-12-04 2015-12-18 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2015-09-10 2015-09-14 2015-09-24 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2015-06-03 2015-06-05 2015-06-19 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2015-03-05 2015-03-09 2015-03-20 Quarterly 0.385 2.7% N/A
2014-12-03 2014-12-05 2014-12-19 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2014-09-03 2014-09-05 2014-09-19 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2014-06-04 2014-06-06 2014-06-20 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2014-03-06 2014-03-10 2014-03-21 Quarterly 0.375 2.7% N/A
2013-12-02 2013-12-04 2013-12-20 Quarterly 0.365 0% N/A
2013-09-04 2013-09-06 2013-09-20 Quarterly 0.365 0% N/A
2013-06-05 2013-06-07 2013-06-21 Quarterly 0.365 0% N/A

WM Dividend FAQ

Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) delivers a full-stack suite of environmental services across North America and parts of Western Europe, ranging from curb-side collection of municipal solid waste to the operation of landfill-gas-to-energy plants that generate renewable electricity and natural gas.

What is the Dividend Yield of WM?

As of October 2025, WM`s dividend yield is 1.50%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.22 USD by the current share price of 215.48.

Does WM pay a dividend?

As of October 2025, WM paid a dividend of 3.22 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-12 and the payout was 0.825 USD.

How often does WM pay dividends?

WM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, WM has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-12.

Will WM pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.825 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Waste Management (WM) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WM?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Waste Management (WM) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of WM?

WM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.31% per year.
Strong growth: WM's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WM?

WM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.07%. If you bought WM's shares at 105.01 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.22 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.07% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WM?

WM Payout Consistency is 95.7%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Waste Management has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does WM have a good Dividend Yield?

WM`s 1.50% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WM is 44.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of WM?

WM`s Overall Dividend Rating is 60.78%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

WM Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WM`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Waste Management`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.01% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 33.3%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Waste Management ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1987 1,757,000
1988 2,808,000 +59.82%
1989 2,808,000
1990 4,000,000 +42.45%
1991 10,714,300 +167.86%
1992 11,111,100 +3.7%
1993 12,105,300 +8.95%
1994 22,857,100 +88.82%
1995 65,938,000 +188.48%
1996 169,310,300 +156.77%
1997 232,692,300 +37.44%
1998 628,103,400 +169.93%
1999 621,542,000 -1.04%
2000 620,000,000 -0.25%
2001 627,272,700 +1.17%
2002 610,000,000 -2.75%
2003 584,615,400 -4.16%
2004 576,923,100 -1.32%
2005 547,058,800 -5.18%
2006 528,571,400 -3.38%
2007 498,300,000 -5.73%
2008 493,000,000 -1.06%
2009 488,100,000 -0.99%
2010 477,600,000 -2.15%
2011 463,400,000 -2.97%
2012 466,500,000 +0.67%
2013 466,900,000 +0.09%
2014 461,900,000 -1.07%
2015 450,600,000 -2.45%
2016 444,200,000 -1.42%
2017 437,700,000 -1.46%
2018 428,500,000 -2.1%
2019 427,400,000 -0.26%
2020 425,100,000 -0.54%
2021 420,600,000 -1.06%
2022 411,500,000 -2.16%
2023 404,200,000 -1.77%
2024 403,600,000 -0.15%
2025 404,300,000 +0.17%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-26 02:30