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Yield 12m 1.40%
Dividends per Share 12m 3.08
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 6.59%
Overall Dividend Rating 60.28%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.33%
Payout Ratio 42.5%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 93.9%
Total Return 12m: 14.35%
#32 in Group
Total Return 5y: 150.59%
#20 in Group
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Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
WM 90,605m 1.40% 3.33%
KINV-B 2,156m 29.6% 33.1%
SES 2,090m 3.12% 47.1%
ENO 181m 6.27% 7.11%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
WM 90,605m 6.59% 42.5%
VLTO 24,173m 105% 8.20%
KINV-B 2,156m 26.9% -
LATO-B 16,422m 26.8% 42.6%

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WM Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
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 0.33%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-09-27 Quarterly 0.75 0.36%
2024-06-07 2024-06-07 2024-06-21 Quarterly 0.75 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 0.41%
2023-09-07 2023-09-08 2023-09-22 Quarterly 0.7 0.45%
2023-06-01 2023-06-02 2023-06-16 Quarterly 0.7 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 0.39%
2022-09-08 2022-09-09 2022-09-23 Quarterly 0.65 0.38%
2022-06-02 2022-06-03 2022-06-17 Quarterly 0.65 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 0.36%
2021-09-02 2021-09-03 2021-09-17 Quarterly 0.575 0.37%
2021-06-03 2021-06-04 2021-06-18 Quarterly 0.575 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 0.47%
2020-09-03 2020-09-04 2020-09-18 Quarterly 0.545 0.48%
2020-06-04 2020-06-05 2020-06-19 Quarterly 0.545 0.5%
2020-03-05 2020-03-06 2020-03-20 Quarterly 0.545 6.2%
2019-12-05 2019-12-06 2019-12-20 Quarterly 0.513
2019-09-05 2019-09-06 2019-09-20 Quarterly 0.513
2019-06-06 2019-06-07 2019-06-21 Quarterly 0.513
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-03-22 Quarterly 0.513 10.3%
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-14 Quarterly 0.465
2018-09-06 2018-09-07 2018-09-21 Quarterly 0.465
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-06-22 Quarterly 0.465
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-03-23 Quarterly 0.465 9.4%
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.425
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-09-22 Quarterly 0.425
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-06-23 Quarterly 0.425
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-03-24 Quarterly 0.425 3.7%
2016-11-30 2016-12-02 2016-12-16 Quarterly 0.41
2016-09-07 2016-09-09 2016-09-23 Quarterly 0.41
2016-06-01 2016-06-03 2016-06-17 Quarterly 0.41
2016-03-03 2016-03-07 2016-03-18 Quarterly 0.41 6.5%
2015-12-02 2015-12-04 2015-12-18 Quarterly 0.385
2015-09-10 2015-09-14 2015-09-24 Quarterly 0.385
2015-06-03 2015-06-05 2015-06-19 Quarterly 0.385

WM Dividend FAQ

Does WM pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, WM paid a dividend of 3.08 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-14.

What is the Dividend Yield of WM?

As of April 2025, WM`s dividend yield is 1.40%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.08 USD by the current share price of 231.48.

How often does WM pay dividends?

WM pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), WM has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for WM?

The next ex-dividend date for Waste Management (WM) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of WM?

WM's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.59% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of WM?

WM's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.33%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Waste Management five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (3.08) divided by the purchase price five years ago (92.37):

What is the Payout Consistency of WM?

WM Payout Consistency is 93.9%.
Highly consistent: Waste Management has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does WM have a good Dividend Yield?

WM`s 1.40% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of WM?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of WM is 42.5%. 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 60.28%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

WM Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in WM`s Outstanding Shares?

Waste Management`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.06% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Waste Management ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2009 494,000,000
2010 482,000,000 -2.43%
2011 471,000,000 -2.28%
2012 464,000,000 -1.49%
2013 470,000,000 +1.29%
2014 466,000,000 -0.85%
2015 456,000,000 -2.15%
2016 447,000,000 -1.97%
2017 442,000,000 -1.12%
2018 432,000,000 -2.26%
2019 428,000,000 -0.93%
2020 425,000,000 -0.7%
2021 423,000,000 -0.47%
2022 415,000,000 -1.89%
2023 407,000,000 -1.93%
2024 403,000,000 -0.98%