Waste Management, Inc.
Market Cap
$90.7B
Global Rank
#177
All-Time High
$97.3B
2026-07-16
Total Growth
+0%
since 2026
Market Cap Context
- Larger than 52% of the 367 companies we track (globally).
- Equivalent to 0.3% of United States's GDP (2025 data).
- Just above: #176 Comcast Corporation ($90.8B)
- Just below: #178 Cadence Design Systems, Inc. ($90.2B)
- Best year: 1996 (+69%). Worst year: 1999 (-63%).
Waste Management, Inc. Financial Breakdown (FY 2025)
Source: Yahoo Finance โ WM annual filings (2025) โ$25.2B revenue ยท $4.6B operating income ยท $2.7B net income
- โOperating margin: 18.3% on $25.2B in revenue.
- โNet income margin: 10.7% โ $2.7B in profit.
- โFree cash flow: $2.8B (11.2% of revenue).
Cost / Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses $20.6B
Total
$17.6B
Capital Expenditures
$3.2B
This fiscal year (near-total AI infrastructure buildout)
Free Cash Flow
$2.8B
Trailing twelve months
Figures rounded from the annual SEC filing. Unaudited. For informational purposes only, not investment advice.
About Waste Management, Inc.
Waste Management, Inc., doing business as WM or WV, is a waste management company operating in North America. Founded in 1968, the company is headquartered in the Bank of America Tower in Houston, Texas.
Waste Management, Inc. Market Cap History (2026โ2026)
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Ranking History
| Year | Market Cap | Rank | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $90.7B | #177(โ10) | +4.0% |
| 2025 | $87.2B | #167(โ5) | +10.4% |
| 2024 | $78.9B | #162(โ6) | +13.9% |
| 2023 | $69.3B | #156(โ6) | +16.6% |
| 2022 | $59.4B | #150(โ9) | -4.5% |
| 2021 | $62.2B | #159(โ34) | +44.0% |
| 2020 | $43.2B | #193(โ17) | +5.5% |
| 2019 | $41.0B | #176(โ6) | +29.9% |
| 2018 | $31.6B | #170(โ19) | +5.3% |
| 2017 | $30.0B | #189(โ3) | +24.5% |
| 2016 | $24.1B | #186(โ28) | +37.4% |
| 2015 | $17.5B | #214(โ4) | +7.2% |
| 2014 | $16.3B | #218(โ6) | +18.3% |
| 2013 | $13.8B | #212(โ3) | +36.7% |
| 2012 | $10.1B | #209(โ19) | +7.6% |
| 2011 | $9.4B | #190(โ2) | -7.7% |
| 2010 | $10.2B | #192(โ1) | +13.2% |
| 2009 | $9.0B | #193(โ40) | +6.3% |
| 2008 | $8.5B | #153(โ51) | +4.7% |
| 2007 | $8.1B | #204(โ21) | -8.8% |
| 2006 | $8.8B | #183(โ1) | +24.2% |
| 2005 | $7.1B | #184(โ19) | +4.2% |
| 2004 | $6.8B | #165(โ20) | +3.8% |
| 2003 | $6.6B | #145(โ1) | +29.2% |
| 2002 | $5.1B | #144(โ21) | -28.1% |
| 2001 | $7.1B | #123(โ12) | +15.0% |
| 2000 | $6.2B | #135(โ7) | +61.5% |
| 1999 | $3.8B | #128(โ67) | -63.1% |
| 1998 | $10.3B | #61(โ6) | +18.8% |
| 1997 | $8.7B | #55(โ2) | +23.1% |
| 1996 | $7.1B | #53(โ9) | +68.9% |
| 1995 | $4.2B | #62(โ2) | +65.9% |
| 1994 | $2.5B | #64 |
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FAQ
What is Waste Management, Inc.'s market cap?
Waste Management, Inc. (WM) has a market capitalization of $90.7B, making it the #177 largest company in the world by market cap.
What was Waste Management, Inc.'s highest market cap?
Waste Management, Inc.'s all-time high market cap was $97.3B, reached in 2026-07-16. Its highest rank was #177 in 2026.
What sector is Waste Management, Inc. in?
Waste Management, Inc. is in the Industrials sector, specifically the Waste Management industry. It is based in United States.
How has Waste Management, Inc.'s market cap changed over time?
Waste Management, Inc. has been tracked since 2026. Its market cap has grown by 0% from $90.7B in 2026 to $90.7B today.