Company / Operating Cash Flow
Waste Management Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$6.0B
FY2025
5-year range
$4.3B / $6.0B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+12.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#13 of 357
Industrials
What the data says
Among 357 Industrials companies, Waste Management is in the top 4% for operating cash flow. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $2.3B in FY2016 to $6.0B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$6.0B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +11.1%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from $4.3B to $6.0B over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +10.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +11.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 4% in IndustrialsTop 4% of 357This company $6.0B Sector average $943.1M
▼
+540.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +11.1%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 12.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #13 out of 357 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Lowest operating 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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $6.0B | +12.1% |
| FY2024 | $5.4B | +24.3% |
| FY2023 | $4.3B | -4.4% |
| FY2022 | $4.5B | +4.6% |
| FY2021 | $4.3B | +21.5% |
| FY2020 | $3.6B | +12.3% |
| FY2019 | $3.2B | +5.9% |
| FY2018 | $3.0B | -5.6% |
| FY2017 | $3.2B | +36.4% |
| FY2016 | $2.3B | -5.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026