Waste Management (WM) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $224.19, +3.91% vs the prior close of $215.75.
- Volume 5.22M shares, 2.5x its 50-day average (heavy).
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
WM jumps 3.9% to $224.19, a 1-month high on 2.5x normal volume. Closed at $224.19, +3.91% vs the prior close of $215.75. Day range $220.33–$224.46, opened at $220.70.
WM daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — WM jumps 3.9% to $224.19, a 1-month high on 2.5x normal volume
- Closed at $224.19, +3.91% vs the prior close of $215.75. Day range $220.33–$224.46, opened at $220.70.
- Volume was 5.22M shares, 2.5x its 50-day average of 2.10M — unusually heavy trading.
- Price is +3.6% vs its 50-day average ($216.31) and -0.1% vs its 200-day average ($224.48).
- 52-week range $194.11–$248.13; today's close sits at 56% of that range, 9.6% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 14, 2026 — WM rises 1.9% to $215.75, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $215.75, +1.85% vs the prior close of $211.83. Day range $212.55–$215.80, opened at $213.21.
- Volume was 1.94M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 2.12M.
- Price is -0.3% vs its 50-day average ($216.31) and -3.9% vs its 200-day average ($224.47).
- 52-week range $194.11–$248.13; today's close sits at 40% of that range, 13.0% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 13, 2026 — WM rises 0.3% to $211.83
- Closed at $211.83, +0.33% vs the prior close of $211.14. Day range $209.68–$213.00, opened at $212.52.
- Volume was 1.53M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 2.14M.
- Price is -2.2% vs its 50-day average ($216.50) and -5.6% vs its 200-day average ($224.49).
- 52-week range $194.11–$248.13; today's close sits at 33% of that range, 14.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 12, 2026 — WM rises 1.1% to $211.14
- Closed at $211.14, +1.11% vs the prior close of $208.83. Day range $208.49–$211.84, opened at $209.72.
- Volume was 1.69M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 2.15M.
- Price is -2.6% vs its 50-day average ($216.79) and -6.0% vs its 200-day average ($224.54).
- 52-week range $194.11–$248.13; today's close sits at 32% of that range, 14.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — WM dips 0.6% to $208.83
- Closed at $208.83, -0.60% vs the prior close of $210.10. Day range $207.30–$210.34, opened at $209.29.
- Volume was 1.62M shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 2.17M.
- Price is -3.8% vs its 50-day average ($217.10) and -7.0% vs its 200-day average ($224.59).
- 52-week range $194.11–$248.13; today's close sits at 27% of that range, 15.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — WM rises 0.6% to $210.10, 5 up days in a row
- Closed at $210.10, +0.56% vs the prior close of $208.94. Day range $207.63–$211.23, opened at $209.95.
- Volume was 2.24M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 2.18M.
- Price is -3.4% vs its 50-day average ($217.45) and -6.5% vs its 200-day average ($224.64).
- 52-week range $194.11–$248.13; today's close sits at 30% of that range, 15.3% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight gains.
Oct 7, 2026 — WM rises 0.5% to $208.94, 4 up days in a row
- Closed at $208.94, +0.51% vs the prior close of $207.88. Day range $208.63–$211.08, opened at $209.00.
- Volume was 2.28M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 2.18M.
- Price is -4.1% vs its 50-day average ($217.98) and -7.0% vs its 200-day average ($224.67).
- 52-week range $194.11–$248.13; today's close sits at 27% of that range, 15.8% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight gains.
Oct 6, 2026 — WM rises 0.6% to $207.88, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $207.88, +0.59% vs the prior close of $206.66. Day range $206.31–$208.75, opened at $206.67.
- Volume was 2.41M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 2.16M.
- Price is -4.9% vs its 50-day average ($218.59) and -7.5% vs its 200-day average ($224.72).
- 52-week range $194.11–$248.13; today's close sits at 25% of that range, 16.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 5, 2026 — WM rises 1.1% to $206.66
- Closed at $206.66, +1.08% vs the prior close of $204.45. Day range $202.53–$207.14, opened at $204.51.
- Volume was 2.60M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 2.13M.
- Price is -5.7% vs its 50-day average ($219.19) and -8.1% vs its 200-day average ($224.78).
- 52-week range $194.11–$248.13; today's close sits at 23% of that range, 16.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 2, 2026 — WM rises 1.3% to $204.45
- Closed at $204.45, +1.26% vs the prior close of $201.90. Day range $200.58–$205.00, opened at $201.61.
- Volume was 2.37M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 2.12M.
- Price is -7.0% vs its 50-day average ($219.83) and -9.1% vs its 200-day average ($224.84).
- 52-week range $194.11–$248.13; today's close sits at 19% of that range, 17.6% below the 52-week high.
WM latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about WM in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Sep 8, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
- Carroll John A. sold 1,365 shares at $219.90 (≈$300.16K) on Sep 4, 2026
Open-market purchases (P) and sales (S) are shown in colour; awards, exercises and tax withholding are routine pay-related moves. Many sales are pre-planned under 10b5-1 plans.
Sep 8, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Sep 4, 2026 · 144 — Notice of proposed sale (Form 144)
Notice of proposed sale (Form 144) — an insider or affiliate plans to sell restricted or control shares
A notice of intent, not a completed sale. Any actual sale by a director or officer shows up later on Form 4.
Aug 31, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Aug 26, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Aug 10, 2026 · 4 — Insider trade report (Form 4)
Insider trade report (Form 4) — a director, officer or 10%+ owner changed their holdings
Insider holdings update with no common-stock transactions in the table (often options or derivative awards only).
Jul 31, 2026 · S-8 — Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Registration of shares for employee stock plans (S-8)
Jul 29, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $6.68B (prior year $6.43B) (+4.0% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $785.00M (prior year $726.00M) (+8.1% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $1.95 (prior year $1.80) (+8.3% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 28, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jun 18, 2026 · 11-K — Annual report for an employee stock plan
Annual report for an employee stock plan
Things to know before you trade WM
- Last results release: Jul 28, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 28, 2026, Jan 28, 2026, Oct 27, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 27, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 0.94% (largest 3.9%). That is a relatively calm stock.
- Liquidity: about 2.33M shares (≈$521.51M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $224.19 vs a range of $194.11–$248.13 (56% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 11, 2026 ($0.945/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 25 sales; latest: John A. Carroll sold 1,365 shares on Sep 4, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Aug 26, 2026; 10-Q Jul 29, 2026; 8-K Jul 28, 2026.
- Share count: 399.72M shares outstanding (Jul 24, 2026), -0.8% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Refuse Systems.
WM market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 220.70 | 224.46 | 220.33 | 224.19 | 5.22M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 213.21 | 215.80 | 212.55 | 215.75 | 1.94M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 212.52 | 213.00 | 209.68 | 211.83 | 1.53M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 209.72 | 211.84 | 208.49 | 211.14 | 1.69M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 209.29 | 210.34 | 207.30 | 208.83 | 1.62M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 209.95 | 211.23 | 207.63 | 210.10 | 2.24M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 209.00 | 211.08 | 208.63 | 208.94 | 2.28M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 206.67 | 208.75 | 206.31 | 207.88 | 2.41M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 204.51 | 207.14 | 202.53 | 206.66 | 2.60M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 201.61 | 205.00 | 200.58 | 204.45 | 2.37M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 204.24 | 204.85 | 201.44 | 201.90 | 2.73M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 207.10 | 207.40 | 203.55 | 203.92 | 2.34M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 205.00 | 207.23 | 204.40 | 207.09 | 1.54M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 207.07 | 208.00 | 205.80 | 206.44 | 1.66M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 207.30 | 207.98 | 206.21 | 206.83 | 1.75M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 208.88 | 210.24 | 207.59 | 207.96 | 2.03M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 208.00 | 209.44 | 206.49 | 207.88 | 2.87M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 207.61 | 208.35 | 206.34 | 207.68 | 1.81M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 210.10 | 210.38 | 206.88 | 207.04 | 2.32M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 212.36 | 212.99 | 211.00 | 211.10 | 3.57M |
About Waste Management
Waste Management (WM) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Refuse Systems”. Its business address is in HOUSTON, TX. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 823768.
WM board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Bene | Director | May 18, 2026 |
| Bruce E. Chinn | Director | May 18, 2026 |
| Andres Gluski | Director | May 18, 2026 |
| Victoria M Holt | Director | May 18, 2026 |
| Kathleen M Mazzarella | Director | May 18, 2026 |
| Sean E Menke | Director | May 18, 2026 |
| William B Plummer | Director | May 18, 2026 |
| Maryrose Sylvester | Director | May 18, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Charles C Boettcher | EVP, Chief Legal Officer | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Rafael Carrasco | SVP of Enterprise Strategy | Jun 8, 2026 |
| John A. Carroll | VP & Chief Accounting Officer | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Marcel Dalby | SVP Bus Optimiz & Collection | May 21, 2026 |
| Christopher P. Desantis | SVP Operations - East | Mar 10, 2026 |
| James C Jr Fish | Chief Executive Officer | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Tara J. Hemmer | EVP & Chief Operating Officer | May 21, 2026 |
| John J Morris | President | May 21, 2026 |
| David L. Reed | EVP & CFO | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Donald J Smith | Sr. VP - Operations | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Kimberly G. Stith | SVP - Chief HR Officer | Sep 8, 2026 |
| Johnson Varkey | SVP-Chief Information Officer | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Michael J. Watson | Sr. VP-Chief Customer Officer | Mar 5, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | John A. Carroll | Sale | 1,365 | $219.90 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Rafael Carrasco | Sale | 2,655 | $220.47 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | John A. Carroll | Sale | 47 | $245.30 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | John J Morris | Sale | 4,211 | $243.38 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Christopher P. Desantis | Sale | 61 | $245.50 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Johnson Varkey | Sale | 121 | $245.27 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | David L. Reed | Sale | 75 | $245.26 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | John J Morris | Sale | 7,979 | $245.07 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Johnson Varkey | Sale | 617 | $244.13 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | David L. Reed | Sale | 21 | $242.65 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Tara J. Hemmer | Sale | 4,818 | $241.83 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Michael J. Watson | Sale | 12,642 | $241.81 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Michael J. Watson | Sale | 4,609 | $241.83 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Kimberly G. Stith | Sale | 21 | $243.13 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | John A. Carroll | Sale | 37 | $229.48 |
WM financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $25.20B | $2.71B | 6.70 | $6.04B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $22.06B | $2.75B | 6.81 | $5.39B |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $20.43B | $2.30B | 5.66 | $4.72B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $19.70B | $2.24B | 5.39 | $4.54B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $17.93B | $1.82B | 4.29 | $4.34B |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $46.44B, total liabilities $36.52B, cash $557.00M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
WM earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $239.41 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $227.35 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $231.60 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $213.77 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $227.90 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $229.08 |
| Jan 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $222.43 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $208.26 |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Oct 24, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
Related stocks · Refuse Systems
Waste Connections (WCN)Republic Services (RSG)GFL Environmental (GFL)Casella Waste Systems (CWST)Enviri (NVRI)Vivakor (VIVK)Oio (OIO)RenX Enterprises (RENX)Quest Resource (QRHC)Avalon (AWX)
Popular today
Micron Technology (MU)Spdr S&P 500 Etf (SPY)Nvidia (NVDA)Sandisk (SNDK)AMD (AMD)Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX)Intel (INTC)Apple (AAPL)Microsoft (MSFT)Meta Platforms (META)Broadcom (AVGO)Tesla (TSLA)
More on WM
Information only, not investment advice. BuyMeWhiskey is not a registered investment adviser or broker-dealer; nothing here is a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any security, and there are no price targets. Data comes from SEC EDGAR filings and public end-of-day market data and may be delayed or contain errors. Verify with the company's filings before making decisions. Prices: end-of-day data as of Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Updated after every US trading day.