Waste Management, Inc. (WM) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) is a Waste Management company in the Industrials sector listed on the New York Stock Exchange. It pays a current dividend yield of 1.62% ($3.54 per share annually (TTM)), with 22 years of consecutive dividend increases. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 11, 2026, with payment scheduled for September 25, 2026. The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 50.1%; the market capitalization is approximately $87.53B. Review WM dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waste Management, Inc. (WM)

What is Waste Management, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Waste Management, Inc. (WM) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 1.62%, which works out to $3.54 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does Waste Management, Inc. pay its next dividend?
The most recent ex-dividend date was September 11, 2026. The next scheduled dividend payment date is September 25, 2026.
How many years has Waste Management, Inc. increased its dividend?
Waste Management, Inc. (WM) has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years.
Is Waste Management, Inc. a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. Dividend Aristocrat status requires an S&P 500 listing and 25 or more consecutive years of dividend increases. Waste Management, Inc. (WM) currently has 22 years of consecutive increases.
What sector is Waste Management, Inc. in?
Waste Management, Inc. (WM) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Waste Management industry.
What is Waste Management, Inc.'s dividend payout ratio?
Waste Management, Inc. (WM)'s trailing twelve-month dividend payout ratio is 50.1%. The payout ratio measures what percentage of earnings is paid out as dividends — a lower ratio generally suggests a more sustainable dividend.