WM Dividend Calculator
Waste Management, Inc. (WM) currently yields 1.55% and paid $3.54 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly, with 5 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$228.98
Dividend Yield
1.55%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$3.54
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+9.6%
Raise Streak
5 yrs
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from WM
Portfolio Value
$112,613
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$181
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — WM
Projected Income from WM
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $247 | $21 | 71.0 | $16,247 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $371 | $31 | 97.0 | $23,710 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $510 | $43 | 122.0 | $31,813 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $669 | $56 | 146.0 | $40,620 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $849 | $71 | 169.0 | $50,199 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $1,052 | $88 | 191.3 | $60,624 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $1,282 | $107 | 212.8 | $71,980 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $1,543 | $129 | 233.7 | $84,360 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $1,837 | $153 | 254.0 | $97,866 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $2,170 | $181 | 273.9 | $112,613 |
WM Dividend Per Share by Year
WM Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | 2026-06-18 | $0.95 |
| 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-27 | $0.95 |
| 2025-12-05 | 2025-12-19 | $0.83 |
| 2025-09-12 | 2025-09-26 | $0.83 |
| 2025-06-06 | 2025-06-20 | $0.83 |
| 2025-03-14 | 2025-03-28 | $0.83 |
| 2024-12-06 | 2024-12-20 | $0.75 |
| 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-27 | $0.75 |
| 2024-06-07 | 2024-06-21 | $0.75 |
| 2024-03-14 | 2024-03-28 | $0.75 |
| 2023-11-30 | 2023-12-15 | $0.70 |
| 2023-09-07 | 2023-09-22 | $0.70 |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-16 | $0.70 |
| 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-24 | $0.70 |
| 2022-12-01 | 2022-12-16 | $0.65 |
| 2022-09-08 | 2022-09-23 | $0.65 |
| 2022-06-02 | 2022-06-17 | $0.65 |
| 2022-03-16 | 2022-03-31 | $0.65 |
| 2021-12-02 | 2021-12-17 | $0.58 |
| 2021-09-02 | 2021-09-17 | $0.58 |
| 2021-06-03 | 2021-06-18 | $0.58 |
| 2021-03-11 | 2021-03-26 | $0.58 |
| 2020-12-03 | 2020-12-18 | $0.55 |
| 2020-09-03 | 2020-09-18 | $0.55 |
WM Dividend FAQ
How much does WM pay in dividends per share?
Waste Management, Inc. paid $3.54 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does WM pay dividends?
WM pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is WM's dividend yield?
At the last close of $228.98, WM yields approximately 1.55% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is WM's dividend growth rate?
WM's dividend per share has compounded at 9.6% per year over the last 5 years (9.4% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much WM do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $3.54 per share per year, roughly 339 shares — about $77,624.22 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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