Waste Management, Inc. (WM) Dividend
Waste Management, Inc. (WM) currently pays a dividend yield of 1.58%, distributing $3.54 per share annually ($0.94 per quarter). The company operates in the Industrials sector.
WM has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years.
WM dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $3.54 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.94 |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Payments per Year | 4 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | September 5, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | September 26, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 93% |
| Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth | 22 |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $224.05 |
What WM pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 1.58% yield, $10,000 invested in WM generates about $158.00 per year, or roughly $39.50 every quarter. Share counts below use an implied price of $224.05, derived from the $3.54 annual dividend and the 1.58% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 4.5 | $15.80 | $3.95 |
| $5,000 | 22.3 | $79.00 | $19.75 |
| $10,000 | 44.6 | $158.00 | $39.50 |
| $25,000 | 111.6 | $395.00 | $98.75 |
| $100,000 | 446.3 | $1,580.00 | $395.00 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each quarter — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
WM dividend payment schedule
WM pays on a quarterly schedule — 4 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is September 5, 2026, with payment on September 26, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Waste Management, Inc. declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2026 | September 26, 2026 | $0.94 | Confirmed |
| December 5, 2026 | December 26, 2026 | $0.94 | Projected |
| March 5, 2027 | March 26, 2027 | $0.94 | Projected |
| June 5, 2027 | June 26, 2027 | $0.94 | Projected |
To collect a WM dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How WM's dividend compares
Across the 584 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.75%. WM's 1.58% is 2.17 percentage points below that median, ranking 443rd of 584 by yield.
Within Industrials, where we track 52 names, the median yield is 1.21% — putting WM above its sector.
Its 22-year run of dividend increases ranks 55th out of the 354 names in our data with an active growth streak.
What the numbers mean
WM pays out roughly 93% of its earnings as dividends. That is a high payout ratio. The dividend is consuming most of reported earnings, which is normal for REITs and some funds but a caution flag elsewhere.
Like most US dividend payers, WM distributes quarterly, so a full year of ownership produces four payments.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
WM dividend FAQ
When is the next WM ex-dividend date?
The next WM ex-dividend date is September 5, 2026, with the payment scheduled for September 26, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is WM's dividend yield?
WM currently yields 1.58%, based on $3.54 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does WM pay dividends?
WM pays quarterly, which works out to 4 payments per year of about $0.94 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of WM generate?
At the current 1.58% yield, $10,000 invested in WM would produce roughly $158.00 per year, or about $39.50 per quarter, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Has WM increased its dividend?
Yes — WM has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years.
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