Annual Payout Ratio
44.08%5.83%-11.68%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, WM annual payout ratio is 44.08%, down -11.68% on
- Historical Performance
- WM annual payout ratio is down -17.42% over the past 3 years, and down -15.91% over the past 5 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- WM annual payout ratio is currently -91.61% below its historical high of 525.38% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- WM annual payout ratio is at its 3-year low
- Sector Comparison
- WM annual payout ratio is higher than 87.17% of companies in Industrials sector
Payout Ratio Chart
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Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Payout Ratio | 44.08% | -11.7% | -17.4% | -15.9% | -17.9% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 55.06% | +39.0% | +31.8% | -6.6% | -4.7% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 52.00% | +18.0% | +7.9% | -16.1% | -18.3% | |
| Price | $215.97 | +4.5% | +35.4% | +82.1% | +496.4% | |
| Annual Dividend Yield | 1.39% | -4.1% | -14.7% | -24.5% | -60.1% | |
| Annual Dividends Paid | $1.21B | +6.5% | +24.7% | +38.1% | +112.7% | |
| Annual Dividend Per Share | $3.00 | +7.1% | +30.4% | +46.3% | +158.6% | |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $2.16B | +18.4% | -11.3% | +5.0% | +82.5% | |
| Annual Revenue | $22.06B | +8.0% | +23.0% | +42.8% | +87.1% | |
| Annual EPS | $6.81 | +20.2% | +58.5% | +74.3% | +238.7% |
Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 49.91% | -11.7% | |
| 5Y | 61.97% | N/A | -28.9% |
| All | 525.38% | -91.6% |
Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 44.08% | at low | |
| 5Y | 44.08% | at low | |
| All | -12.63% | +449.0% |
Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current annual payout ratio of WM?
As of today, WM annual payout ratio is 44.08%
What is 1-year change in WM annual payout ratio?
WM annual payout ratio is down -11.68% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in WM annual payout ratio?
WM annual payout ratio is down -17.42% over the past 3 years
How far is WM annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
WM annual payout ratio is currently -91.61% below its historical high of 525.38% set on December 31, 2013
How does WM annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
WM annual payout ratio is higher than 87.17% of companies in Industrials sector
When is WM next annual earnings release?
The next annual earnings release for WM is on
What is WM next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for WM has not been scheduled
TTM Payout Ratio
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Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, WM TTM payout ratio is 52.00%, unchanged on
- Historical Performance
- WM TTM payout ratio is up +17.99% year-over-year, and up +7.86% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- WM TTM payout ratio is currently -92.57% below its historical high of 700.00% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- WM TTM payout ratio is +17.99% above its 3-year low of 44.07% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- WM TTM payout ratio is higher than 89.97% of companies in Industrials sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTM Payout Ratio | 52.00% | +2.3% | +18.0% | +7.9% | -16.1% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 55.06% | +20.2% | +39.0% | +31.8% | -6.6% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 44.08% | – | -11.7% | -17.4% | -15.9% | |
| Price | $215.97 | -1.8% | +4.5% | +35.4% | +82.1% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 1.53% | +4.1% | +5.5% | -6.1% | -16.9% | |
| TTM Dividends Paid | $1.30B | +2.4% | +9.4% | +23.9% | +42.5% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $3.30 | +2.3% | +10.0% | +26.9% | +51.4% | |
| TTM Free Cash Flow | $2.40B | +11.1% | +14.2% | +21.4% | +11.8% | |
| TTM Revenue | $24.78B | +3.5% | +15.9% | +27.5% | +65.3% | |
| TTM EPS | $6.35 | -5.8% | -3.0% | +17.9% | +79.5% |
TTM Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 52.00% | at high | |
| 3Y | 52.00% | at high | |
| 5Y | 62.79% | -17.2% | |
| All | 700.00% | -92.6% |
TTM Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 44.07% | +18.0% | |
| 3Y | 44.07% | +18.0% | |
| 5Y | 44.07% | +18.0% | |
| All | -20.41% | +354.8% |
TTM Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current TTM payout ratio of WM?
As of today, WM TTM payout ratio is 52.00%
What is WM TTM payout ratio most recent change?
WM TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on January 7, 2026
What is 1-year change in WM TTM payout ratio?
WM TTM payout ratio is up +17.99% year-over-year
How far is WM TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
WM TTM payout ratio is currently -92.57% below its historical high of 700.00% set on March 6, 2014
How does WM TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
WM TTM payout ratio is higher than 89.97% of companies in Industrials sector
When is WM next earnings release?
The next earnings release for WM is on
What is WM next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for WM has not been scheduled
Quarterly Payout Ratio
55.06%9.26%+20.22%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, WM quarterly payout ratio is 55.06%, up +20.22% on
- Historical Performance
- WM quarterly payout ratio is up +39.01% year-over-year, and up +31.79% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- WM quarterly payout ratio is currently -43.00% below its historical high of 96.59% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- WM quarterly payout ratio is +39.01% above its 3-year low of 39.61% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- WM quarterly payout ratio is higher than 92.43% of companies in Industrials sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 55.06% | +20.2% | +39.0% | +31.8% | -6.6% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 44.08% | – | -11.7% | -17.4% | -15.9% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 52.00% | +2.3% | +18.0% | +7.9% | -16.1% | |
| Price | $215.97 | -1.8% | +4.5% | +35.4% | +82.1% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 1.53% | +4.1% | +5.5% | -6.1% | -16.9% | |
| Quarterly Dividends Paid | $332.00M | -0.3% | +10.3% | +24.3% | +44.4% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $3.30 | +2.3% | +10.0% | +26.9% | +51.4% | |
| Quarterly Free Cash Flow | $816.00M | +0.4% | +41.4% | +92.0% | +18.9% | |
| Quarterly Revenue | $6.44B | +0.2% | +14.9% | +27.0% | +66.9% | |
| Quarterly EPS | $1.49 | -16.9% | -20.9% | -3.3% | +62.4% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 55.06% | at high | |
| 3Y | 59.91% | -8.1% | |
| 5Y | 68.95% | -20.1% | |
| All | 96.59% | -43.0% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 45.80% | +20.2% | |
| 3Y | 39.61% | +39.0% | |
| 5Y | 39.61% | +39.0% | |
| All | -134.35% | +141.0% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current quarterly payout ratio of WM?
As of today, WM quarterly payout ratio is 55.06%
What is WM quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
WM quarterly payout ratio was up +20.22% on September 30, 2025
What is 1-year change in WM quarterly payout ratio?
WM quarterly payout ratio is up +39.01% year-over-year
How far is WM quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
WM quarterly payout ratio is currently -43.00% below its historical high of 96.59% set on March 31, 2013
How does WM quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
WM quarterly payout ratio is higher than 92.43% of companies in Industrials sector
When is WM next earnings release?
The next earnings release for WM is on
What is WM next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for WM has not been scheduled
Payout Ratio Formula
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Data Sources & References
- WM Official Website www.wm.com
- Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/823768/000110465925103136/0001104659-25-103136-index.htm
- Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/823768/000155837025001132/0001558370-25-001132-index.htm
- WM Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/WM
- WM Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/wm