Waste Management, Inc. (WM)
Industrials ยท Refuse Systems
Waste Management, Inc. (WM) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since September 30, 1988. SentiSense covers Waste Management, Inc. in the Industrials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Refuse Systems. Jim Fish is its chief executive officer. The company reports 60,500 employees, and its corporate website is www.wm.com.
About Waste Management, Inc.
WM, previously known as Waste Management, ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating 257 active landfill sites and about 342 transfer stations that help with transporting waste efficiently and economically. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and medical end markets for waste collection, transfer, and disposal. The company also has an energy business emanating from the beneficial use of landfill gas and is a leading recycler in North America.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 2,330 institutions reported holding WM, with 327.7 million shares worth $73.0 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and Gates Foundation Trust. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 3 added shares and 2 reduced their positions during the quarter.
More on WM
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- WM ownership: all 2,330 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- WM financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow by quarter and year.
SentiSense also tracks daily options readings for Waste Management, Inc.: IV rank, put/call percentile, 25-delta skew and open-interest walls.
Frequently asked questions
What does Waste Management, Inc. do?
WM, previously known as Waste Management, ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating 257 active landfill sites and about 342 transfer stations that help with transporting waste efficiently and economically.
What sector is WM in?
SentiSense classifies Waste Management, Inc. in the Industrials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Refuse Systems.
Where does WM stock trade?
Waste Management, Inc. (WM) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since September 30, 1988.
Who is the CEO of Waste Management, Inc.?
Jim Fish is the chief executive officer of Waste Management, Inc..