WM Dividend History & Analysis | 1.5% Yield

WM has a dividend yield of 1.5% and paid 3.3 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.49%
Payout Ratio 44.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 9.45%
Consistency Lifetime 95.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.12%
Payout FCF 54.2%
Streak Years 28
Dividend Rating 67.97%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 2.3%
Total Return 5y: 114.5%

Top Dividend Payers in Environmental & Facilities Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
DBG 1,493 M 2.49% 5.09%
ABM 2,819 M 2.35% 2.92%
RSG 66,799 M 1.06% 2.80%
ROL 31,198 M 1.21% 2.45%
WCN 43,221 M 0.71% 1.36%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
VLTO 24,576 M 21.1% 100%
ROL 31,198 M 18.8% 94.5%
WCN 43,221 M 11.3% 94.5%
ABM 2,819 M 8.67% 98.2%
GFL 15,452 M 8.23% 98.1%

WM Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 2025-12-19 Quarterly 0.825 0% 0.39%
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% N/A
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

WM Dividend FAQ

Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) delivers integrated waste-collection, recycling, and renewable-energy services across North America and select international markets. Its operations span curb-side pickup, transfer stations, landfill-gas-to-energy plants, materials-processing facilities, and specialized regulated-waste and secure-information-destruction services, positioning the firm as a full-stack environmental-solutions provider.

What is the Dividend Yield of WM?

As of February 2026, WM`s dividend yield is 1.49%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.30 USD by the current share price of 226.79.

Does WM pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, WM paid a dividend of 3.30 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-05 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 2025-12-05.

WM dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for WM for the next 4 payments are between 0.835 (+1.2%) and 0.868 (+5.2%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will WM pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.825 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-05. 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 9.45% 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 3.12%. If you bought WM's shares at 105.72 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.30 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.12% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of WM?

WM Payout Consistency is 95.9%. 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 1.49% 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 44.0%. 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 67.97%. 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?

Waste Management's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.04% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has WM ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

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 404,500,000 +0.22%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-01 02:17