WM - NYSE
Waste Management, Inc.
$218.00
+2.9%Waste Management, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides waste management environmental services to residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers in North America. It offers collection services, including picking up and transporting waste and recyclable materials from where it was generated to a transfer station, material recovery facility (MRF), or disposal site; and owns, develops, and operates landfill gas-to-energy facilities in the United States, as well as owns and operates transfer stations. As of December 31, 2021, the company owned or operated 255 solid waste landfills; 5 secure hazardous waste landfills; 96 MRFs; and 340 transfer stations. It also provides materials processing and commodities recycling services; recycling brokerage services, such as managing the marketing of recyclable materials for third parties; and other strategic business solutions. In addition, the company offers construction and remediation services; services related with the disposal of fly ash, and residue generated from the combustion of coal and other fuel stocks; in-plant services comprising full-service waste management solutions and consulting services; and specialized disposal services for oil and gas exploration and production operations. The company was formerly known as USA Waste Services, Inc. and changed its name to Waste Management, Inc. in 1998. Waste Management, Inc. was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotWaste Management, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine
Cash Flow Quality Analysis
FCF Conversion Rate
Excellent cash generation. The company converts earnings to cash at or above 100%, indicating high-quality earnings.
CapEx Intensity
Capital-intensive operations require significant reinvestment. Monitor whether CapEx is maintenance or growth-oriented.
FCF Growth Trend
Strong FCF growth demonstrates improving cash generation and business momentum. Positive signal for sustainability.
Working Capital Impact
Minimal working capital impact on FCF. Changes in operating assets and liabilities well-managed.
Cash Flow Quality Insight
Exceptional cash generation: High-quality earnings converting to growing free cash flow. The company demonstrates strong pricing power, efficient operations, and disciplined capital allocation.
Waste Management, Inc. Cash Flow Statement
WM • NYSE
| Waste Management, Inc. Cash Flow Statement | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2009 | Dec 2008 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2006 |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
2.7B | 2.7B | 2.3B | 2.2B | 1.8B | 1.5B | 1.7B | 1.9B | 1.9B | 1.2B | 752M | 1.3B | 130M | 860M | 1B | 1B | 1.1B | 1.1B | 1.2B | 1.1B | |
3B | 1.5B | 1.3B | 1.3B | 2B | 1.7B | 1.6B | 1.5B | 1.4B | 1.3B | 1.2B | 1.3B | 1.3B | 1.3B | 1.2B | 1.2B | 1.2B | 1.2B | 1.3B | 1.3B | |
363M | 124M | 83M | 49M | -77M | 165M | 100M | 25M | -251M | 73M | 30M | -118M | -149M | 67M | 198M | 154M | -94M | 150M | 70M | -23M | |
0.0 | 118M | 93M | 84M | 108M | 94M | 86M | 89M | 101M | 90M | 72M | 65M | 58M | 29M | 45M | 36M | 30M | 48M | -26M | -45M | |
480M | 962M | 1.2B | 1B | 365M | 304M | 363M | 85M | 206M | 282M | 777M | 19M | 1.2B | 260M | 160M | 119M | 166M | 141M | 54M | 144M | |
(0.0) | (656M) | (636M) | (736M) | (370M) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | |
-513M | -31M | -251M | -145M | 126M | -327M | 80M | -29M | -201M | 77M | -378M | -265M | -80M | -218M | -172M | -230M | 34M | -89M | -81M | -19M | |
6B | 5.4B | 4.7B | 4.5B | 4.3B | 3.4B | 3.9B | 3.6B | 3.2B | 3B | 2.5B | 2.3B | 2.5B | 2.3B | 2.5B | 2.3B | 2.4B | 2.6B | 2.4B | 2.5B | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
-3.2B | -3.2B | -2.9B | -2.6B | -1.9B | -1.6B | -1.8B | -1.7B | -1.5B | -1.3B | -1.2B | -1.2B | -1.3B | -1.5B | -1.3B | -1.1B | -1.2B | -1.2B | -1.2B | -1.3B | |
-395M | -7.5B | -92M | -350M | (21M) | -3.2B | -472M | -252M | -198M | -568M | -409M | (2.2B) | -619M | -283M | -831M | -363M | -253M | -280M | (188M) | (208M) | |
(0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -21M | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | (0.0) | -155M | -173M | (0.0) | -1.2B | -1.2B | -3B | |
0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 34M | 0.0 | 1.4B | 1.4B | 3.1B | |
56M | 118M | -104M | -126M | -11M | -15M | -86M | -223M | 87M | -4M | 34M | -39M | -10M | -37M | 125M | 34M | 182M | 134M | 78M | 211M | |
-3.6B | -10.6B | -3.1B | -3.1B | -1.9B | -4.8B | -2.4B | -2.2B | -1.6B | -1.9B | -1.6B | (995M) | -1.9B | -1.8B | -2.2B | -1.6B | -1.3B | -1.2B | -761M | -788M | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
61M | -262M | -1.3B | -1.5B | -1.4B | -402M | -248M | -1B | -750M | -725M | -600M | -600M | -239M | 0.0 | -575M | -501M | -226M | -410M | -1.3B | -777M | |
-1.3B | 6.7B | 912M | 1.4B | -456M | -209M | 3.1B | 313M | 85M | 375M | -427M | -751M | 155M | 122M | 698M | -204M | 414M | -260M | -256M | -500M | |
-1.3B | -1.2B | -1.1B | -1.1B | -970M | -927M | -876M | -802M | -750M | -726M | -695M | -693M | -683M | -658M | -696M | -604M | -619M | -531M | -495M | -476M | |
(0.0) | -262M | -1.3B | -1.5B | -1.4B | -402M | -248M | -1B | -750M | -725M | -600M | -600M | -239M | -575M | -575M | -501M | -226M | -410M | -1.4B | -1.1B | |
-67M | -81M | 33M | 40M | -190M | -84M | -128M | -67M | 54M | -71M | -510M | -28M | 80M | 6M | -52M | -18M | -26M | -55M | 84M | -50M | |
-2.7B | 5.2B | -1.5B | -1.2B | -2.9B | -1.6B | 2B | -1.5B | -1.4B | -1.1B | -2.2B | -2.1B | -687M | -530M | -566M | -1.3B | -457M | -1.3B | -1.9B | -1.8B | |
CASH FLOW SUMMARY | ||||||||||||||||||||
6M | -9M | 3M | -6M | 2M | 4M | 2M | -3M | -209M | -3M | -3M | -5M | -4M | 1M | 1M | 3M | 5M | -4M | 2M | -1M | |
-190M | -65M | 107M | 251M | -454M | -3B | 3.5B | -110M | -10M | 55M | -1.3B | 1.2B | -136M | -64M | -281M | -601M | 660M | 132M | -266M | -52M | |
487M | 552M | 445M | 194M | 648M | 3.6B | 183M | 293M | 32M | 39M | 1.3B | 58M | 194M | 258M | 539M | 1.1B | 480M | 348M | 614M | 666M | |
297M | 487M | 552M | 445M | 194M | 648M | 3.6B | 183M | 22M | 94M | 39M | 1.3B | 58M | 194M | 258M | 539M | 1.1B | 480M | 348M | 614M | |
2.8B | 2.2B | 1.8B | 1.9B | 2.4B | 1.8B | 2.1B | 1.9B | 1.7B | 1.6B | 1.3B | 1.2B | 1.2B | 785M | 1.1B | 1.2B | 1.2B | 1.4B | 1.2B | 1.2B |
SEC Filings
WM - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 14, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 13, 2026 | May 08, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q1 Q1 | April 29, 2026 | March 31, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 28, 2026 | April 28, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2026 N/A | March 31, 2026 | May 12, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 25, 2026 | March 20, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 13, 2026 | March 13, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | March 06, 2026 | March 03, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-K 10-K 2025 FY FY | February 09, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | January 28, 2026 | January 28, 2026 | 2026 |
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