WM (Waste Management) Retained Earnings : $15,858 Mil (As of Dec. 2024)

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What is Waste Management Retained Earnings?

Retained earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Waste Management's retained earnings for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was $15,858 Mil.

Waste Management's quarterly retained earnings increased from Jun. 2024 ($15,104 Mil) to Sep. 2024 ($15,563 Mil) and increased from Sep. 2024 ($15,563 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($15,858 Mil).

Waste Management's annual retained earnings increased from Dec. 2022 ($13,167 Mil) to Dec. 2023 ($14,334 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2023 ($14,334 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($15,858 Mil).

Waste Management Retained Earnings Historical Data

The historical data trend for Waste Management's Retained Earnings can be seen below:

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Waste Management Retained Earnings Chart

Waste Management Annual Data

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Retained Earnings

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11,159.00

12,004.00

13,167.00

14,334.00

15,858.00

Waste Management Quarterly Data
	Mar20	Jun20	Sep20	Dec20	Mar21	Jun21	Sep21	Dec21	Mar22	Jun22	Sep22	Dec22	Mar23	Jun23	Sep23	Dec23	Mar24	Jun24	Sep24	Dec24
Retained Earnings	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															14,334.00	14,738.00	15,104.00	15,563.00	15,858.00

Waste Management Retained Earnings Calculation

Retained Earnings is the accumulated portion of net income that is not distributed to shareholders. Because the net income was not distributed to shareholders, shareholders' equity is increased by the same amount.

Of course, if a company loses, it is called retained losses, or accumulated losses.

Waste Management (NYSE:WM) Retained Earnings Explanation

Historically profitable companies sometimes have negative retained earnings. This is because they have cumulatively paid out more to shareholders than they reported in profits.

For example, in 2011, Microsoft had negative retained earnings. This does not mean the company lost more money than it made over the years. It just means it paid out more money than it earned.

If a company has negative retained earnings, investors should check the 10-year financial results. They should not assume that negative retained earnings prove a company has generally lost money in the past.

Of course, many companies with negative retained earnings have indeed lost money in the past.

Retained Earnings: Warren Buffett's Secret.

One of the most important indicators of durable competitive advantage. Net earnings can be paid out as dividends, used to buy back shares or retained for growth.

If the company loses more than it has accumulated, retained earnings is negative.

If a company isn't adding to its retained earnings, it isn't growing its net worth.

Rate of growth of retained earnings is good indicator whether it's benefiting from a competitive advantage.

Microsoft is negative because it chose to buyback stock and pay dividends.

The more earnings retained, the faster it grows and increases growth rate for future earnings.

Waste Management Business Description

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Address

800 Capitol Street, Suite 3000, Houston, TX, USA, 77002

Website

https://www.wm.com

WM ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating 263 active landfills and about 332 transfer stations. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and medical end markets and is also a leading recycler in North America.

Executives

Rafael Carrasco	officer: SVP Operations	800 CAPITOL STREET 3000, HOUSTON TX 77002
Devina A Rankin	officer: VP & Treasurer	800 CAPITOL STREET 3000, HOUSTON TX 77002
Tara J. Hmmer	officer: SVP Operat Safety Envir Compl	800 CAPITOL STREET 3000, HOUSTON X1 77002
Christopher P. Desantis	officer: SVP Operations - East	800 CAPITOL STREET 3000, HOUSTON TX 77002
Charles C Boettcher	officer: Sr VP Chief Legal Officer	800 CAPITOL STREET 3000, HOUSTON TX 77002
John A. Carroll	officer: VP & Chief Accounting Officer	800 CAPITOL STREET 3000, HOUSTON TX 77002
Michael J. Watson	officer: Sr. VP-Chief Customer Officer	800 CAPITOL STREET 3000, HOUSTON TX 77002
John J Morris	officer: Chief Strategy Officer	800 CAPITOL STREET 3000, HOUSTON TX 77002
Donald J Smith	officer: Sr. VP - Operations	800 CAPITOL STREET 3000, HOUSTON TX 77002
Maryrose Sylvester	director	C/O 3700 WEST JUNEAU AVENUE, MILWAUKEE WI 53208
Fish James C Jr	officer: SVP, Eastern Group	800 CAPITOL STREET 3000, HOUSTON TX 77002
Kelly C. Rooney	officer: SVP Chief People Officer	800 CAPITOL STREET #3000, HOUSTON TX 77002
John C Pope	director	810 S. RIDGE RD, LAKE FOREST IL 60045
Bruce E. Chinn	director	800 CAPITOL STREET 3000, HOUSTON TX 77002
Leslie K Nagy	officer: VP & Chief Accounting Officer	5 GREENWAY PLAZA, SUITE 100, HOUSTON TX 77046