Company / Capital Expenditures
Waste Management Capital Expenditures History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Expenditures
$3.2B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.9B / $3.2B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-0.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#6 of 336
Industrials
What the data says
Among 336 Industrials companies, Waste Management is in the top 2% for capital expenditures. Capital Expenditures has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $1.2B in FY2016 to $3.2B in FY2024.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$3.2B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +14.1%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from $1.9B to $3.2B over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Capital Expenditures over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +4.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +14.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 2% in IndustrialsTop 2% of 336This company $3.2B Sector average $298.9M
▼
+979.5% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +14.1%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, capital expenditures decreased 0.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #6 out of 336 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Peak capital expenditures was recorded in FY2024.
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 | Capital ExpendituresValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $3.2B | -0.1% |
| FY2024 | $3.2B | +69.7% |
| FY2023 | $1.9B | -32.2% |
| FY2022 | $2.8B | +37.8% |
| FY2021 | $2.0B | +22.0% |
| FY2020 | $1.7B | +6.6% |
| FY2019 | $1.6B | +16.4% |
| FY2018 | $1.3B | -14.1% |
| FY2017 | $1.6B | +32.8% |
| FY2016 | $1.2B | -6.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026