$WM
Waste Management, Inc.
XNYS•Industrials•Refuse Systems
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Key Stats
- Price
- $218.92
- Change today
- -0.34%
- Previous close
- $219.66
- 52-week range
- $194.11 – $248.13
- Market cap
- $87.80B
- Dividend yield
- 1.72% ($3.78)
- Ex-dividend
- Sep 11
- Institutional own.
- 93.26%
- Total held
- 93.4%
- Tradeable float
- 26.2M 7% of shares · after <1% insiders + 93% institutions
- Avg daily volume
- 2.0M
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Refuse Systems
- Exchange
- XNYS
- 5mthin
- 1.0x
- 15mthin
- 1.0x
- 1hthin
- 2.0x
- 1D
- 0.6x
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Why is $WM moving today?
WM is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 1 unusual-volume and momentum alert on WM today, peaking at 25.5x its normal volume.
Likely catalyst- August 26, 2026 - WM (NYSE: WM) announced that Jim Fish, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors,, from an SEC filing. Read it →Latest filing4Insider trade (Form 4)Aug 31, 2026 · todayAnalyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.
From the trading subreddits (WallStreetBets, r/stocks and more). Retail chatter, not a signal. Do your own research.
Insiders
1 buys, 2 sells last 3 months (27/58 over 12 months)Show 12 recent transactionsMinimize 12 recent transactions
| Insider | Action | Shares | % of position | Owns after | Value | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reed David L. Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -5K | sold 63% | 3K | n/a | Aug 7, 26 |
Reed David L. Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +5K | n/a | 5K | n/a | Aug 7, 26 |
Carrasco Rafael Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -3K | sold 15% | 16K | $585K at $220.47 | Jun 5, 26 |
Carrasco Rafael Officer | Other | 3K | added 17% | 18K | $335K at $126.00 | Jun 5, 26 |
Hemmer Tara J. Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +3K | added 3.2% | 81K | n/a | May 20, 26 |
Morris John J Officer | Sold (automatic/other) | -566 | sold 0.6% | 99K | $125K at $220.49 | May 20, 26 |
Dalby Marcel Officer | Acquired (grant/award) | +2K | added 63% | 6K | n/a | May 20, 26 |
Bene Thomas Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +861 | added 40% | 3K | $190K at $220.71 | May 15, 26 |
Gluski Andres Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +861 | added 4.9% | 18K | $190K at $220.71 | May 15, 26 |
Chinn Bruce E. Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +861 | added 30% | 4K | $190K at $220.71 | May 15, 26 |
Holt Victoria M Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +861 | added 3.7% | 24K | $190K at $220.71 | May 15, 26 |
Mazzarella Kathleen M Director | Acquired (grant/award) | +1K | added 7.7% | 18K | $290K at $220.71 | May 15, 26 |
Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.
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WM stock FAQ
Why is $WM moving today?
WM is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 1 unusual-volume and momentum alert on WM today, peaking at 25.5x its normal volume.
What is the WM stock price today?
WM last traded at $218.92, down 0.34% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).
Does WM pay a dividend?
Yes. WM currently has a dividend yield of about 1.72% ($3.78 per share per year), with the next ex-dividend date on Sep 11. Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.
Where can I see live WM alerts?
The WM Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged WM 9 times in the last 30 days.
What exchange is WM on?
WM (Waste Management, Inc.) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $87.80B in the REFUSE SYSTEMS sector.
Is WM good for day trading?
That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge WM for yourself. This is not investment advice.
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