Company / Accounts Receivable
Waste Management Accounts Receivable History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Accounts Receivable
$3.4B
FY2025
5-year range
$2.3B / $3.4B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+5.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#17 of 266
Industrials
What the data says
Among 266 Industrials companies, Waste Management is in the top 6% for accounts receivable. Accounts Receivable has increased for 9 consecutive years, from $1.7B in FY2016 to $3.4B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$3.4B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +10.4%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from $2.6B to $3.4B over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Accounts Receivable over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +11.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +10.4%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 6% in IndustrialsTop 6% of 266This company $3.4B Sector average $874.8M
▼
+292.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Waste Management's accounts receivable has grown for 9 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +10.4%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, accounts receivable increased 5.0% year-over-year.
- Ranks #17 out of 266 companies in the Industrials sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 26.9%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Accounts ReceivableValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $3.4B | +5.0% |
| FY2024 | $3.3B | +24.3% |
| FY2023 | $2.6B | +7.0% |
| FY2022 | $2.5B | +8.0% |
| FY2021 | $2.3B | +8.6% |
| FY2020 | $2.1B | +7.6% |
| FY2019 | $1.9B | +0.9% |
| FY2018 | $1.9B | +7.0% |
| FY2017 | $1.8B | +6.2% |
| FY2016 | $1.7B | +9.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026