Company / Operating Cash Flow per Share
Waste Management Operating Cash Flow per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow per Share
$15.05
FY2025
5-year range
$10.22 / $15.05
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+13.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#49 of 349
Industrials
What the data says
Waste Management's operating cash flow per share of $15.05 is higher than 86% of companies in the Industrials sector (FY2025). Operating Cash Flow per Share has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $5.08 in FY2016 to $15.05 in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
15.05 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +12.3%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from $10.43 to $15.05 over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +11.9%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +12.3%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-96.8% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2025, operating cash flow per share increased 13.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #49 out of 349 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Lowest operating cash flow per share 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 Flow per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $15.05 | +13.9% |
| FY2024 | $13.21 | +26.7% |
| FY2023 | $10.43 | -2.8% |
| FY2022 | $10.73 | +4.9% |
| FY2021 | $10.22 | +21.4% |
| FY2020 | $8.42 | +14.7% |
| FY2019 | $7.34 | +7.4% |
| FY2018 | $6.84 | -3.9% |
| FY2017 | $7.11 | +39.9% |
| FY2016 | $5.08 | -3.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026