Waste Management Inc. (WM) Stock
NYSEWM has an Alpha Score of 57 out of 100 (moderate), computed on Nov 3, 2026 from 4 of 4 sub-scores. 21 members of Congress disclosed 45 trades in WM since 2014: 23 purchases and 22 sales, most recently Rick Larsen (purchase, Jan 7, 2026). 5 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported WM in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Citadel's at $137.85M. Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 1 sale on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Nov 6, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 28.8 and its net margin 11.8% (key statistics as of Oct 30, 2026).
What is WM's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 57 reflects moderate overall profile with strong momentum, weak value, moderate quality, moderate sentiment.
Computed Nov 3, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded Waste Management Inc. (WM)?
Most recent: Rick Larsen (purchase, Jan 7, 2026); records start May 7, 2014.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rick Larsen D-WA · House | 2026-01-07 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Gil Cisneros D-CA · House | 2025-09-26 | partial sale | $1k – $15k |
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2025-06-24 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Lisa McClain R-MI · House | 2025-06-17 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Rob Bresnahan R-PA · House | 2025-05-15 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Julie Johnson D-TX · House | 2025-04-07 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| John James R-MI · House | 2024-09-04 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Jared Moskowitz D-FL · House | 2024-07-05 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 5, 2026. Senate records here end Oct 21, 2026; later Senate trades are not included.
Every member of Congress who traded WM, with filing lags →Which hedge funds own WM?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 619K | $137.85M | +501% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 274K | $61.05M | +835% |
| Renaissance Technologies Jim Simons (founder) | 166K | $37.09M | +523% |
| Marshall Wace | 112K | $24.96M | -26% |
| D.E. Shaw David Shaw | 3K | $722.4K | -85% |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are Waste Management Inc. insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 26 | Carroll John A. | VP & Chief Accounting Officer | SELL | 1.4K | $300K |
| Mar 9, 26 | Reed David L. | EVP & CFO | SELL | 75 | $18K |
| Mar 9, 26 | Carroll John A. | VP & Chief Accounting Officer | SELL | 47 | $12K |
| Mar 9, 26 | Varkey Johnson | SVP-Chief Information Officer | SELL | 121 | $30K |
| Mar 9, 26 | Desantis Christopher P. | SVP Operations - East | SELL | 61 | $15K |
| Mar 9, 26 | Morris John J | President & COO | SELL | 4.2K | $1.0M |
| Mar 6, 26 | Morris John J | President & COO | SELL | 8.0K | $2.0M |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Nov 6, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are WM's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 30, 2026
How does WM's valuation compare with the Industrials sector?
| Metric | WM | Industrials median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 28.8 | 28.1 | 184 |
| Net margin | 11.78% | 8.17% | 207 |
| Return on equity | 30.85% | 15.40% | 207 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 1.66% | 1.40% | 132 |
Medians over the Industrials stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 7, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
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Powered by TradingViewWhat does Waste Management Inc. do?
Waste Management Inc. is the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating over 260 landfill sites and approximately 340 transfer stations across residential, commercial, industrial, and medical markets. The company offers comprehensive waste collection, transfer, and disposal services while maintaining a leading position in North America's recycling sector. Beyond core waste management, Waste Management operates a renewable energy segment that develops and operates projects utilizing landfill gas, and provides healthcare waste solutions through its dedicated business unit. The company's business model benefits from significant competitive advantages, including regulatory permits for landfill operations and cost efficiencies derived from route density. Known for operational excellence, Waste Management has achieved record-breaking performance in reducing operating expenses relative to revenue and expanding profit margins. The company focuses on technology and automation investments to enhance efficiency across its operations, including recycling facilities and renewable energy infrastructure. Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Waste Management serves as a comprehensive environmental solutions provider for waste management and sustainability services.