Company / Free Cash Flow
Waste Management Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$2.8B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.7B / $2.8B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+30.4%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#18 of 336
Industrials
What the data says
Among 336 Industrials companies, Waste Management is in the top 5% for free cash flow. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $1.1B in FY2016 to $2.8B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.8B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +8.2%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from $2.4B to $2.8B over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +17.7%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +8.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 5% in IndustrialsTop 5% of 336This company $2.8B Sector average $628.9M
▼
+347.8% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +8.2%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 30.4% year-over-year.
- Ranks #18 out of 336 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Lowest free cash flow in the period was in FY2016.
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 | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.8B | +30.4% |
| FY2024 | $2.2B | -11.3% |
| FY2023 | $2.4B | +40.9% |
| FY2022 | $1.7B | -24.9% |
| FY2021 | $2.3B | +21.1% |
| FY2020 | $1.9B | +17.8% |
| FY2019 | $1.6B | -2.7% |
| FY2018 | $1.7B | +2.7% |
| FY2017 | $1.6B | +40.2% |
| FY2016 | $1.1B | -3.2% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026