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Waste ManagementWM +0.10%84 Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.35 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates WM with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $159.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 182 Waste Management companies, Waste Management ranks better than 59.34% on this metric.
Waste Management's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.25.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $5.38.
During the past 12 months, Waste Management's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -17.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 10.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 13.40% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 11.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, Waste Management's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 199.60% per year. The lowest was -69.70% per year. And the median was 9.80% per year.
Waste Management (NYSE:WM) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
Be Aware
Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Waste Management Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Waste Management Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waste Management's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Waste Management Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
WM vs RSG, WCN, CLH: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Waste Management's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Waste Management PE Ratio vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Waste Management's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waste Management's PE Ratio falls into.
Waste Management Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Waste Management's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $5.35
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $5.35 mean?
Waste Management (WM) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $5.35 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #74 out of 182 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is Waste Management's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Waste Management's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.35. The Waste Management industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.90. Waste Management's value of $5.35 is 9.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #74 out of 182 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Waste Management has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waste Management's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to RSG and WCN?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Waste Management ranks #74 out of 182 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This puts Waste Management in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.90. Waste Management's value of $5.35 is 9.3% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Waste Management company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Waste Management companies is 5.90, based on 182 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Waste Management's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $5.35 is 9.3% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Waste Management and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 5.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waste Management's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waste Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waste Management (WM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $159.67, compared to a current price of $226.55 — trading 41.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.35 and 9.3% below the Waste Management industry median of 5.90. Waste Management's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Waste Management (WM), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $5.35 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Waste Management (WM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waste Management stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $226.55 is trading 41.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $159.67.
GuruFocus considers Waste Management to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WM:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $5.35
GF Value™: $159.67 vs. price of $226.55 (41.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.3% below the Waste Management median (#74 of 182)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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