How do I buy Waste Management (WM) stock?

Buying Waste Management (WM) stock is now easy and instant through the Gotrade app. Download the Gotrade app from the App Store or Google Play. Create an account and verify your identity. Make a deposit. Search for the code "WM", then tap "Trade". Tap the "Buy" button. Enter the amount you want to buy. You have two options: Buy WM by number of shares. Buy fractional shares in dollars, starting from $1. Swipe up to confirm your order, and you're done!

How do I tell if WM is expensive or cheap?

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Key stats

Market cap: $95.55B
Price / Earnings ratio: 30.7x
EPS (TTM): $7.65
Volume: Loading
52-week high: $248.13
52-week low: $200.58
Dividend yield: 1.52%
Dividend amount (latest): $0.95
EPS vs analyst estimate: -1.5%Q3 FY25 · $1.98 vs $2.01

Source: third-party data provider, as of November 13, 2026

EPS estimate: analyst consensus

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Technical indicators

RSI 14: 62.47
MACD 12/26/9: 5.42
EMA 9 of MACD: 5.50
MACD histogram: -0.08
SMA 50: $220.49; Price above SMA 50
EMA 50: $226.03; Price above EMA 50
SMA 200: $225.71; Price above SMA 200
EMA 200: $223.69; Price above EMA 200

Calculated by Gotrade from daily closing prices, as of November 11, 2026. Technical data, not a recommendation.

Analyst ratings

Analyst consensus: Hold

Based on 8 analyst ratings

Strong Sell0

Sell0

Hold5

Buy3

Strong Buy0

Third-party analyst opinion, not a recommendation from Gotrade.

Financials

Performance

Revenue

Net income

Net margin %

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

30B20B10B0

Debt & Balance Sheet

Total assets

Total liabilities

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

55B36B18B0

Revenue to Profit

2025

$25.2B

Revenue

$0.0

Cost of revenue

$10.2B

Gross profit

$0.0

Operating expenses

$2.7B

Net income

Earnings

EPS forecast

Actual EPS

$1.98

$2.01

Q3FY25

$1.95

Q4FY25

$1.80

Q1FY26

$2.05

Q2FY26

$2.21

Q3FY26

The market is expecting earnings per share of $2.21 for this quarter. The company has not yet shared when it is announcing earnings.

Source: third-party data provider

About Waste Management

Waste Management is North America’s leading provider of integrated environmental solutions. We partner with our customers and communities to manage and reduce waste from collection to disposal while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable energy.

SectorIndustrials

IndustryWaste Management

Employees60,500

CEOMr. James C. Fish Jr.

IPO DateJun 2, 1988

HeadquartersHouston, TX

Key Executives

Name	Title	Year Born
Mr. James C. Fish Jr.	CEO & Director	1962
Mr. David L. Reed	CFO & Executive VP	1978
Ms. Tara J. Hemmer	Executive VP & COO	1973
Mr. John J. Morris Jr.	President	1970
Mr. John A. Carroll	VP & Chief Accounting Officer	1973
Mr. Johnson Varkey	Senior VP & Chief Information Officer	1973
Mr. Edward A. Egl	Director of Investor Relations	—
Mr. Charles C. Boettcher J.D.	Executive VP of Corporate Development & Chief Legal Officer	1974
Mr. Charles S. Schwager	VP and Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer	—
Ms. Kimberly G. Stith	Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer	1966

Seasonality

Monthly price change (%)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
2021											-1.4	+4.0
2022	-7.6	-3.6	+8.1	+2.9	-0.3	-3.5	+5.7	+3.5	-5.8	-4.1	+7.2	-6.5
2023	-1.5	-3.0	+9.6	+1.3	-2.9	+6.5	-4.4	-3.5	-2.9	+8.7	+4.2	+3.0
2024	+3.4	+9.1	+3.6	-2.3	+1.9	+6.0	-3.2	+2.9	-0.9	+3.8	+6.6	-10.4
2025	+9.8	+4.0	-1.0	-0.2	+3.2	-5.5	+0.2	-1.1	-2.2	-9.1	+10.7	+1.8
2026	+1.8	+7.9	-5.5	+0.7	-7.6	+4.9	+1.1	-3.3	-7.2	+15.6	+1.1

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FAQ

Buying Waste Management (WM) stock is now easy and instant through the Gotrade app.

Download the Gotrade app from the App Store or Google Play.
Create an account and verify your identity.
Make a deposit.
Search for the code "WM", then tap "Trade".
Tap the "Buy" button.
Enter the amount you want to buy. You have two options:
1. Buy WM by number of shares.
2. Buy fractional shares in dollars, starting from $1.
Swipe up to confirm your order, and you're done!

On Gotrade, you don't have to buy a full share. With fractional shares, you can start investing in Waste Management from just $1. A small budget shouldn't stop you from building a US stock portfolio.

Yes, Waste Management regularly pays dividends to shareholders. Currently, the estimated dividend yield for WM is around 1.52% per year. On Gotrade, cash dividends will be automatically credited to your account balance (after taxes).

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There's no single perfect answer, but common approaches include:

Compare valuation (e.g., P/E, P/S) against historical averages or competitors.
Review revenue and earnings growth.
Check margins and cash flow.
Evaluate business outlook and the company's position within its industry.

You can combine fundamental analysis with an investing strategy that matches your risk profile. All of the information above can be viewed directly in the Gotrade app.

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