Gross Profit for Waste Management (WM)
According to Waste Management's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $7.33B USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$7.33B
YoY change
+14.3%
5Y CAGR
+11.7%
Peak year (2025)
$7.33B
Cumulative gross profit
$122.37B
Gross Profit history chart for Waste Management (WM) from 1987 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for Waste Management (WM) from 1987 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7.33B | +14.3% | ||
| 2024 | $6.41B | +11.5% | ||
| 2023 | $5.75B | +7.1% | ||
| 2022 | $5.37B | +11.3% | ||
| 2021 | $4.82B | +14.6% | ||
| 2020 | $4.21B | -4.1% | ||
| 2019 | $4.38B | +4.7% | ||
| 2018 | $4.19B | +2.4% | ||
| 2017 | $4.09B | +7.0% | ||
| 2016 | $3.82B | +9.7% | ||
| 2015 | $3.48B | -6.1% | ||
| 2014 | $3.71B | +4.6% | ||
| 2013 | $3.55B | +2.4% | ||
| 2012 | $3.46B | -4.0% | ||
| 2011 | $3.61B | +3.2% | ||
| 2010 | $3.50B | +3.3% | ||
| 2009 | $3.38B | -8.1% | ||
| 2008 | $3.68B | +0.4% | ||
| 2007 | $3.67B | +6.6% | ||
| 2006 | $3.44B | +11.7% | ||
| 2005 | $3.08B | +4.4% | ||
| 2004 | $2.95B | -27.2% | ||
| 2003 | $4.06B | -7.8% | ||
| 2002 | $4.40B | -5.5% | ||
| 2001 | $4.66B | -6.0% | ||
| 2000 | $4.95B | +2.0% | ||
| 1999 | $4.86B | -8.7% | ||
| 1998 | $5.32B | +319.5% | ||
| 1997 | $1.27B | +108.4% | ||
| 1996 | $608.50M | +199.5% | ||
| 1995 | $203.20M | +170.6% | ||
| 1994 | $75.10M | +91.6% | ||
| 1993 | $39.20M | +45.2% | ||
| 1992 | $27.00M | +147.7% | ||
| 1991 | $10.90M | +419.0% | ||
| 1990 | $2.10M | +61.5% | ||
| 1989 | $1.30M | +8.3% | ||
| 1988 | $1.20M | +9.1% | ||
| 1987 | $1.10M | — |
Gross Profit values are taken from Waste Management's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Waste Management (WM) reported gross profit of $7.33B – grew 14.3% year-over-year.
Waste Management gross profit has grown for 5 consecutive years, with a +11.7% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
Across the available history, gross profit reached its high of $7.33B in 2025 and its low of $1.10M in 1987.
Among 8 Industrials peers, Waste Management (WM) ranks 8th; the peer median for gross profit is $15.42B.
Waste Management Gross Profit by Year
Waste Management Gross Profit 2025: $7.33B
Waste Management gross profit in 2025 was $7.33B, grew 14.3% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Waste Management Gross Profit 2024: $6.41B
Waste Management gross profit in 2024 was $6.41B, grew 11.5% from 2023.
Waste Management Gross Profit 2023: $5.75B
Waste Management gross profit in 2023 was $5.75B, grew 7.1% from 2022.
Waste Management Gross Profit 2022: $5.37B
Waste Management gross profit in 2022 was $5.37B, grew 11.3% from 2021.
Waste Management Gross Profit 2021: $4.82B
Waste Management gross profit in 2021 was $4.82B.
See more financial history for Waste Management (WM).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as Waste Management, ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $21.86B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $17.79B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $16.89B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $16.30B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $14.55B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $13.83B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $10.32B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | $4.29B | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Waste Management's gross profit?
- Latest reported gross profit for Waste Management (WM) is $7.33B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Waste Management gross profit changed year-over-year?
- Waste Management (WM) gross profit changed +14.3% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Waste Management gross profit?
- Waste Management (WM) gross profit compound annual growth rate is +11.7% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Waste Management gross profit hit its highest annual value?
- Waste Management gross profit reached its highest annual value of $7.33B in 2025.
What was Waste Management gross profit in 2024?
- Waste Management (WM) gross profit in 2024 was $6.41B.
What was Waste Management gross profit in 2025?
- Waste Management (WM) gross profit in 2025 was $7.33B.
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