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Waste Management, Inc.
As of May 21, 2026 at 10:37 UTC
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About Waste Management, Inc.
WM, previously known as Waste Management, ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating 257 active landfill sites and about 342 transfer stations that help with transporting waste efficiently and economically. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and medical end markets for waste collection, transfer, and disposal. The company also has an energy business emanating from the beneficial use of landfill gas and is a leading recycler in North America.
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5 articlesBill Gates' foundation trust holds 59% of its $36 billion portfolio in three stocks: Berkshire Hathaway ($9B+), WM/Waste Management, and Canadian National Railway. These are established, non-tech companies with strong economic moats. While solid businesses, valuations are mixed—WM trades at 28x earnings (high for single-digit growth), CNI at 18.8x P/E (reasonable), and Berkshire at attractive book value ratios following recent stock decline.
Waste Management (WM) presents a potential buying opportunity despite a shallow recent dip of 3.5%. The company has been one of the best-performing industrial stocks over the past decade, with strong fundamentals including revenue growth from $14.91B (2018) to $25.2B (2025), aggressive share buybacks, and tailwinds from recycling and renewable natural gas businesses. WM recently announced a new $3B share repurchase program and marked its 23rd consecutive year of dividend increases, making it attractive for long-term investors.
The article recommends two industrial sector dividend stocks as alternatives to technology investments. RTX (Raytheon Technologies) is highlighted for its defense and aerospace business with post-war military replenishment tailwinds, offering a 1.4% dividend yield and expected 10% annual earnings growth. Waste Management (WM) is praised for its regulatory moat from its landfill network, 1.45% dividend yield, and 23-year dividend growth streak with projected 11-12% annual earnings growth. Both stocks trade at fair valuations relative to their growth prospects.
The article highlights two dividend-growth stocks that have pulled back due to Middle East tensions despite having no exposure to the conflict. Waste Management (WM) is investing $1.4 billion in AI-powered automation to boost efficiency and free cash flow growth, while Gilead Sciences (GILD) is leveraging AI to accelerate drug development timelines. Both stocks offer attractive entry points with accelerating dividend growth and strong underlying fundamentals.
As market volatility rises and the VIX approaches multi-month peaks, investors should consider defensive stocks rather than exiting the market entirely. Three recommended defensive plays are Verizon Communications for its 5.7% dividend yield and essential mobile service demand, Coca-Cola for its affordable consumer staples and 64-year dividend growth streak, and Waste Management for its recession-resistant garbage disposal services that historically outperform during market downturns.
