Waste Management Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Waste Management Inc (WM)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 99.7% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 86.2%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 7.73 | 30,733,944 | +1.8 | 06/30/2026 |
| Gates Bill & Melinda Foundation | 6.72 | 26,720,744 | -3.3 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 6.33 | 25,179,716 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 4.53 | 18,008,931 | +2.9 | 06/30/2026 |
| Capital Research Global Investors | 2.63 | 10,438,136 | +19.5 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 2.55 | 10,121,428 | -1.1 | 06/30/2026 |
| Geode Capital Management, LLC | 2.28 | 9,068,808 | -1.3 | 06/30/2026 |
| Ameriprise Financial Inc | 1.78 | 7,086,113 | -4.6 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard MStar Total Stk Mkt Idx Invest | 3.19 | 12,677,898 | -0.7 | 09/30/2026 |
| Vanguard 500 Index Investor | 2.46 | 9,763,080 | -0.5 | 09/30/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reed David L. | EVP & CFO | 5,357 | 1,257,327 $ | Aug 7, 2026 | indirect |
| Stith Kimberly G. | SVP - Chief HR Officer | 4,480 | 1,051,429 $ | Sep 3, 2026 | direct |
| Carroll John A. | VP & Chief Accounting Officer | 3,509 | 823,548 $ | Sep 4, 2026 | indirect |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | Carroll John A. | VP & Chief Accounting Officer | Sell | 1,365 | 219.90 | 300,164 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Stith Kimberly G. | SVP - Chief HR Officer | Other | 356 | 220.13 | 78,366 |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Carroll John A. | VP & Chief Accounting Officer | Other | 4,874 | 0.00 | – |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Reed David L. | EVP & CFO | Other | 5,357 | 0.00 | – |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: November 3, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.