What is WM's current dividend yield?

Waste Management Inc (WM) has a dividend yield of 1.66%, paying $3.54 per share annually.

How often does WM pay dividends?

Waste Management Inc typically pays dividends on a quarterly basis. The annual dividend totals $3.54 per share.

When is WM's next ex-dividend date?

The most recent ex-dividend date for Waste Management Inc was June 5, 2026. Ex-dividend dates are typically announced a few weeks before the payment date.

What is WM's dividend growth rate?

Waste Management Inc has a 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The 10-year CAGR is 8.0%.

What is WM's payout ratio?

Waste Management Inc has a payout ratio of 49%, meaning it distributes 49% of its earnings as dividends. This leaves significant room for dividend growth.

Waste Management Inc (WM) Dividend Analysis

Comprehensive dividend yield, safety, growth, and income analysis for WM.

Waste Management Inc (WM) pays a modest 1.66% dividend yield, or $3.54 per share annually at a stock price of $219.65. The payout ratio of 49% is well within sustainable levels, leaving room for future increases. Earnings cover the dividend 2.0x. Dividend growth is slowing — the 3-year CAGR of 8.2% trails the 5-year rate of 9.1% and the 10-year rate of 8.0%. The most recent ex-dividend date was June 5, 2026.

Dividend Overview

Waste Management Inc (WM) pays a modest 1.66% dividend yield, or $3.54 per share annually at a stock price of $219.65.

Dividend Yield

1.66%

Annual Dividend

$3.54

Share Price

$219.65

Ex-Dividend Date

Jun 5, 2026

Consecutive Years

0 yrs

Sector

Industrials

Dividend Safety

Safe

The payout ratio of 49% is well within sustainable levels, leaving room for future increases.

Payout Ratio49%

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DRIP Projection

$10,000 invested in WM with dividends reinvested would grow to approximately $12,849 after 10 years, generating roughly $512/year in dividend income. This projection assumes the current 1.66% yield and a 9.1% annual dividend growth rate with all dividends reinvested.

Year	Portfolio Value	Annual Income	Total Return
Year 1	$10,166	$184	+2%
Year 5	$11,038	$284	+10%
Year 10	$12,849	$512	+28%
Year 15	$16,226	$1,000	+62%
Year 20	$23,177	$2,211	+132%

Assumes constant share price and reinvestment at current price. Actual results will vary. Try our DRIP Calculator for a customized projection with real historical data.