WM · New York Stock Exchange
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Waste Management, Inc.
Industrials
Solid
As of June 15, 2026 · 14 days ago
Last 12 dividend payments
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Waste Management presents a well-covered, steadily growing dividend backed by robust and expanding operating cash flow. Free cash flow comfortably covers the annual dividend payout, and the company has delivered consistent per-share dividend increases over the past several years — a pattern that continued into the current period with a meaningful step-up. The primary concern is a notable debt load that expanded sharply in the most recent fiscal year, likely acquisition-related, which warrants monitoring. Near-term revenue has come in slightly below estimates, but earnings quality remains solid and the core business is defensively positioned.
Debt load surged sharply; refinancing risk warrants close attention
Revenue consistently missing estimates across recent quarters
Elevated CapEx cycle compressing free cash flow headroom
We track 48 dividend stocks in Industrials. WM ranks 25 of 48 in safety.
Computed June 15, 2026 (14 days ago). Methodology backtested against historical dividend cuts · How we score
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