Waste Management Inc. – Financial Snapshot and Market Performance
Waste Management Inc. (NYSE: WMI) is a leading provider of waste collection, transfer, recycling, resource recovery, and disposal services across North America. The company also operates waste‑to‑energy facilities and serves municipal, commercial, industrial, and residential customers.
- Market capitalization: $83.4 billion
- Price‑earnings ratio: 32.51
- Close price (2025‑11‑13): $209.17
- 52‑week high (2025‑06‑02): $242.58
- 52‑week low (2025‑11‑02): $194.11
Recent Market Activity
On 14 November 2025, the Waste Management share was traded on the New York Stock Exchange with a closing price of $221.72. A 12‑month performance review indicates the following:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Closing price 12 months ago | $221.72 |
| Current close price (2025‑11‑13) | $209.17 |
| Price change over 12 months | –$12.55 (–5.6 %) |
A hypothetical investment of $10,000 made 12 months prior would have yielded a portfolio value of $10,655 at the earlier closing price. Holding through to the 13 November 2025 close would reduce the investment to $10,091, representing an $564 loss or –5.6 % relative to the initial amount.
Implications for Investors
- The decline from the 52‑week high suggests a retracement in the stock’s recent rally.
- The current price sits approximately $30 below the 52‑week high, indicating potential upside if the trend reverses.
- The price‑earnings ratio of 32.51 remains above the industry average, which may reflect market expectations of continued growth in waste‑management services and renewable energy projects.
Investors should consider these metrics in the context of broader market conditions and the company’s long‑term strategic initiatives, such as expanding waste‑to‑energy operations and enhancing recycling capabilities.
