WASTE MANAGEMENT INC — Financial Data
Annual figures from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings (10-K)
These figures are extracted directly from XBRL-tagged financial statements that WASTE MANAGEMENT INC filed with the SEC as part of its annual 10-K reports. XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) is a structured data format the SEC requires for machine-readable financial disclosures. Values shown are as reported — negative figures indicate a loss and are shown in red.
Revenue
Total revenue from all business activities — the top line of the income statement. Represents all money earned before any expenses are deducted.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2017 | $3.65B | Feb 15, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Sep 30, 2017 | $3.72B | Feb 15, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $3.68B | Feb 15, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | $3.44B | Feb 15, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $3.46B | Feb 15, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Sep 30, 2016 | $3.55B | Feb 15, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Jun 30, 2016 | $3.43B | Feb 15, 2018 |
| FY2017 | Mar 31, 2016 | $3.18B | Feb 15, 2018 |
| FY2016 | Dec 31, 2015 | $3.25B | Feb 16, 2017 |
| FY2016 | Sep 30, 2015 | $3.36B | Feb 16, 2017 |
Revenue
Revenue recognized from contracts with customers under ASC 606, excluding taxes collected on behalf of government authorities. This is the primary revenue concept for many companies.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $25.20B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $22.06B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $20.43B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $19.70B | Feb 19, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $17.93B | Feb 13, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $15.22B | Feb 7, 2023 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $3.85B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $3.97B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | $3.95B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | $3.70B | Feb 13, 2020 |
Net Income
The bottom-line profit — what remains after all operating expenses, interest, taxes, and other costs are deducted. A negative value means the company reported a net loss for the year.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $2.71B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $2.75B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $2.30B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $2.24B | Feb 19, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $1.82B | Feb 13, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $1.50B | Feb 7, 2023 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $447.00M | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $495.00M | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | $381.00M | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | $347.00M | Feb 13, 2020 |
Operating Income
Profit from core business operations before interest expense and income taxes (also known as EBIT). Excludes non-operating items, making it a cleaner measure of operational efficiency than net income.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $4.31B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $4.06B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $3.58B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $3.37B | Feb 19, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $2.97B | Feb 13, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $2.43B | Feb 7, 2023 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | $655.00M | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $734.00M | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | $696.00M | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | $621.00M | Feb 13, 2020 |
SG&A Expense
Selling, general, and administrative expenses — the overhead costs of running the business, including salaries, marketing, legal fees, and corporate office costs. Excludes COGS and R&D.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $2.72B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $155.00M | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $1.93B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $1.94B | Feb 19, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $1.86B | Feb 13, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $1.73B | Feb 7, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | $1.63B | Feb 15, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | $1.45B | Feb 22, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | $1.47B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $1.41B | Feb 14, 2019 |
Operating Cash Flow
Cash generated from core business operations — a more reliable measure of financial health than net income because it strips out non-cash items like depreciation and one-time charges.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $6.04B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $5.39B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $4.72B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $4.54B | Feb 19, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $4.34B | Feb 13, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $3.40B | Feb 7, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | $3.87B | Feb 15, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | $3.57B | Feb 22, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | $3.18B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $3.00B | Feb 14, 2019 |
Capital Expenditures (Capex)
Cash spent on acquiring or upgrading physical assets — property, equipment, and infrastructure. High capex businesses include manufacturing, telecom, and energy companies.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2022 | $2.81B | Feb 7, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | $2.04B | Feb 7, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $1.59B | Feb 7, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | $1.82B | Feb 15, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | $1.67B | Feb 22, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | $1.57B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $1.35B | Feb 14, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2015 | $1.23B | Feb 15, 2018 |
| FY2016 | Dec 31, 2014 | $1.18B | Feb 16, 2017 |
| FY2015 | Dec 31, 2013 | $1.27B | Feb 18, 2016 |
Total Assets
The total value of everything the company owns or controls — cash, investments, receivables, property, equipment, and intangibles. Reported as of fiscal year end.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $45.84B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $44.57B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | $32.82B | Feb 19, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | $31.37B | Feb 13, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | $29.10B | Feb 7, 2023 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $29.35B | Feb 7, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | $27.74B | Feb 15, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | $22.65B | Feb 22, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | $21.83B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $20.86B | Feb 14, 2019 |
Total Liabilities
All financial obligations owed to outside parties — including debt, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and deferred revenue. Subtracting liabilities from total assets gives stockholders' equity.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $35.84B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $36.31B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | $25.93B | Feb 19, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | $24.50B | Feb 13, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | $21.97B | Feb 7, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | $21.89B | Feb 15, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | $20.67B | Feb 22, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $16.37B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | $15.79B | Feb 14, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $15.54B | Feb 15, 2018 |
Stockholders Equity
The net worth attributable to shareholders: total assets minus total liabilities. Also called book value. Can be negative if liabilities exceed assets, which is common in capital-intensive industries.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $9.99B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $8.25B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | $6.90B | Feb 19, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | $6.85B | Feb 13, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | $7.12B | Feb 7, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | $7.45B | Feb 15, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | $7.07B | Feb 22, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $6.28B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | $6.02B | Feb 14, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $5.30B | Feb 15, 2018 |
Goodwill
An intangible asset representing the premium paid above fair value when acquiring another company. A large goodwill balance signals a history of acquisitions at premium prices.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $13.88B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $13.44B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $9.25B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $9.32B | Feb 19, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $9.03B | Feb 13, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $8.99B | Feb 7, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | $6.53B | Feb 15, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | $6.43B | Feb 22, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | $6.25B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $6.22B | Feb 14, 2019 |
Retained Earnings
Cumulative net income kept by the company rather than distributed as dividends. A growing retained earnings balance indicates consistent profitability; a deficit indicates cumulative losses.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $17.23B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $15.86B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | $14.33B | Feb 19, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | $13.17B | Feb 13, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | $12.00B | Feb 7, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | $11.16B | Feb 15, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | $10.59B | Feb 22, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2018 | $9.80B | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2017 | $8.59B | Feb 14, 2019 |
| FY2017 | Dec 31, 2016 | $7.39B | Feb 15, 2018 |
Cash & Equivalents
Highly liquid assets the company holds — cash on hand, bank balances, and short-term investments with maturities of three months or less. A key indicator of short-term financial health.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $201.00M | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $414.00M | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $458.00M | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $351.00M | Feb 19, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $118.00M | Feb 13, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $553.00M | Feb 7, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | $3.56B | Feb 15, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | $61.00M | Feb 22, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | $22.00M | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $32.00M | Feb 14, 2019 |
EPS (Basic)
Net income divided by the weighted average shares outstanding. Basic EPS does not account for dilutive securities like options or convertible bonds — use diluted EPS for a more conservative view.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | 6 | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | 6 | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | 5 | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | 5 | Feb 19, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | 4 | Feb 13, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | 3 | Feb 7, 2023 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | 1 | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | 1 | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | 0 | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | 0 | Feb 13, 2020 |
EPS (Diluted)
Net income divided by the fully diluted share count — including all potential shares from options, warrants, and convertible instruments. The more conservative and widely cited EPS figure.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | 6 | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | 6 | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | 5 | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | 5 | Feb 19, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | 4 | Feb 13, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | 3 | Feb 7, 2023 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2019 | 1 | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | 1 | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | 0 | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | 0 | Feb 13, 2020 |
Shares Outstanding
Total common shares issued and held by all shareholders, excluding treasury shares. Combined with market price gives market capitalization.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | 402.90M | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | 401.50M | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | 401.50M | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | 407.90M | Feb 19, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | 416.10M | Feb 13, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | 422.80M | Feb 7, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | 424.30M | Feb 15, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | 424.00M | Feb 22, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | 433.30M | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | 439.30M | Feb 14, 2019 |
Dividends Paid
Cash dividends distributed to common shareholders during the period. Shown as a positive value despite being a cash outflow in the SEC filing.
| Fiscal Year | Period End | Value | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $1.33B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2024 | $1.21B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2025 | Dec 31, 2023 | $1.14B | Feb 9, 2026 |
| FY2024 | Dec 31, 2022 | $1.08B | Feb 19, 2025 |
| FY2023 | Dec 31, 2021 | $970.00M | Feb 13, 2024 |
| FY2022 | Dec 31, 2020 | $927.00M | Feb 7, 2023 |
| FY2021 | Dec 31, 2019 | $876.00M | Feb 15, 2022 |
| FY2020 | Dec 31, 2018 | $802.00M | Feb 22, 2021 |
| FY2019 | Dec 31, 2017 | $750.00M | Feb 13, 2020 |
| FY2018 | Dec 31, 2016 | $726.00M | Feb 14, 2019 |