WM ex-dividend date, dividend & yield
Waste Management, Inc.
WM dividend history
| Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Dividend |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | ≈ Sep 25, 2026 | $0.945 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | ≈ Jun 19, 2026 | $0.945 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | ≈ Mar 27, 2026 | $0.945 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | ≈ Dec 19, 2025 | $0.825 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | ≈ Sep 26, 2025 | $0.825 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | ≈ Jun 20, 2025 | $0.825 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | ≈ Mar 28, 2025 | $0.825 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | ≈ Dec 20, 2024 | $0.75 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | ≈ Sep 27, 2024 | $0.75 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | ≈ Jun 21, 2024 | $0.75 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | ≈ Mar 28, 2024 | $0.75 |
Payment dates marked ≈ are estimated from WM's usual timing; the others were announced by the company.
Frequently asked questions
When is WM's next ex-dividend date?
WM's next ex-dividend date is Dec 11, 2026. To receive that dividend you need to own the shares by the close of Dec 10, 2026, the last business day before the ex-dividend date.
How much is WM's dividend?
WM most recently paid about $0.945 per share, and pays quarterly, which is roughly $3.6597 per share a year. Amounts can change from payment to payment.
What is WM's dividend yield?
WM's dividend yield is about 1.73%, based on its annual dividend and a share price of $211.14 as of Oct 12, 2026. Yield changes as the price moves.
When does WM pay its dividend?
WM pays quarterly. The payment date for the Dec 11, 2026 ex-dividend date hasn't been announced yet; based on WM's usual timing we estimate about Dec 25, 2026.
Has WM grown its dividend?
Over its latest 4 payments, WM paid $3.66 per share, which was 13.5% higher than the 4 payments before that ($3.225). Past payments do not guarantee future ones.
How much income would $10,000 of WM pay?
At the current yield of 1.73%, $10,000 invested in WM would pay roughly $173 a year in dividends, or about $14 a month on average. Yield and dividends change, so this is an illustration only. Try the dividend income calculator for your own numbers.
Has WM made money for investors over the past year?
No. Over the past year WM's share price changed by -7.0%, and even after adding the dividends paid its total return was about -5.3%. The dividends did not make up for the fall in price. Past returns do not predict future returns.
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Data as of Oct 12, 2026. Figures are estimates, can be delayed or wrong, and are not investment advice. Learn more: what is an ex-dividend date?