Company / Operating Income
Waste Management Operating Income History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Income
$4.3B
FY2025
5-year range
$3.0B / $4.3B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+6.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#16 of 328
Industrials
What the data says
Among 328 Industrials companies, Waste Management is in the top 5% for operating income. Operating Income has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $2.3B in FY2018 to $4.3B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$4.3B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +9.1%. Top quartile in the Industrials sector.
Improved from $3.0B to $4.3B over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
Operating Income over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +8.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +9.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 5% in IndustrialsTop 5% of 328This company $4.3B Sector average $717.8M
▼
+500.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +9.1%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating income increased 6.0% year-over-year.
- Ranks #16 out of 328 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Lowest operating income in the period was in FY2018.
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 IncomeValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $4.3B | +6.0% |
| FY2024 | $4.1B | +37.0% |
| FY2023 | $3.0B | -11.9% |
| FY2022 | $3.4B | +13.5% |
| FY2021 | $3.0B | +6.3% |
| FY2020 | $2.8B | +5.8% |
| FY2019 | $2.6B | +14.8% |
| FY2018 | $2.3B | -12.9% |
| FY2017 | $2.6B | +14.7% |
| FY2016 | $2.3B | +113.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026