WM Waste Management

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SEC Filings & Insider Trading Activity 2026

Business Overview

• • Core business model: Integrated waste management with collection, landfill, recycling, renewable energy, and healthcare solutions services
• • New emphasis: Integration and expansion of Healthcare Solutions segment post-Stericycle acquisition in Nov 2024
• • Strategic shift: Digital transformation via automation and optimization to reduce labor dependency and improve customer experience
• • Key metric: Revenue $25.2B in 2025, up 14.2% YoY, driven by Stericycle acquisition and growth in Collection, Landfill, Renewable Energy
• • Noteworthy fact: 2025 includes $248M net charges mainly from a $232M asset impairment in Recycling Processing and Sales segment

Risk Factors

• • Cybersecurity risk overseen by Audit Committee, including compliance with NIST framework and AI governance policies
• • Potential liability exposure from significant cybersecurity incidents impacting customer and vendor relationships
• • Board escalation protocol triggered upon cybersecurity incidents, ensuring rapid executive notification and response
• • Cyber incident insurance coverage and regular penetration testing mitigate operational disturbances from cyber threats

Management Discussion & Analysis

• • Revenue not explicitly stated; Stericycle acquisition added Healthcare Solutions segment with $7.2B enterprise value
• • Acquisition-related costs $120M in 2025 vs $160M in 2024 impacting SG&A and restructuring expense
• • Collection and Disposal segment split: East Tier (Eastern US, Great Lakes, Canada), West Tier (Western, Southern, Central US, BC Canada); no segment revenue values given
• • Renewable Energy operates 103 landfill gas projects generating RNG, electricity, RINs, RECs; earns 15% royalty on net operating revenue
• • Healthcare Solutions segment operates 307 facilities worldwide after Stericycle acquisition; generates regulated waste and secure destruction services
• • No specific profitability or margin percentages disclosed in this excerpt
• • No reported cash flow, buybacks, dividends, or capital expenditures figures disclosed
• • Industry maturity noted with evolving customer demand for recycling and renewable energy projects; published 2025 Sustainability Report supports 2030 goals
• • Management highlights expansion via acquisition and sustainability initiatives without formal financial guidance or explicit risk disclosure in this section

What are the latest WM SEC filings in 2026?

Waste Management (WM) has filed a 10-K annual report on February 9, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on April 29, 2026, an 8-K current report on July 28, 2026 with the SEC. SignalX tracks every new SEC EDGAR filing daily, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Form 4 insider transactions, with AI-powered summaries of key sections.

When did WM file its most recent 10-K annual report?

Waste Management (WM) filed its most recent 10-K annual report on February 9, 2026. The 10-K includes audited financial statements, business overview, risk factors, and management discussion, all available on SignalX with AI-generated summaries and XBRL financial data.

How do I view WM 10-Q quarterly reports?

Waste Management (WM)'s most recent 10-Q quarterly report was filed on April 29, 2026. SignalX displays every WM 10-Q with AI-generated summaries of the MD&A (Management Discussion & Analysis) and Risk Factors sections, plus links to the original SEC EDGAR document.

What 8-K current reports has WM filed recently?

Waste Management (WM)'s most recent 8-K was filed on July 28, 2026. 8-K filings disclose material corporate events such as earnings releases, executive changes, mergers, and other significant developments. SignalX surfaces each 8-K with item-level summaries so you can quickly see what happened.

Where can I find WM insider trading activity (Form 4)?

SignalX aggregates every WM Form 4 insider transaction from SEC EDGAR. Form 4 reports show when officers, directors, and 10% shareholders buy or sell company stock, with transaction code, share count, and price per share.

How often does WM file with the SEC?

Waste Management (WM) files a 10-K annual report once per year (typically within 60 days of fiscal year-end) and 10-Q quarterly reports three times per year. 8-K current reports are filed as needed when material events occur, and Form 4 insider transaction reports are due within two business days of a trade. SignalX monitors SEC EDGAR daily to surface every new WM filing with AI-powered analysis.

What is the difference between 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K SEC filings?

A 10-K is a comprehensive annual report with audited financials, business overview, and risk factors. A 10-Q is a shorter quarterly report with unaudited financials and management discussion. An 8-K is a current report filed when a material event occurs, such as earnings releases, executive changes, acquisitions, or other significant developments. SignalX provides AI-generated summaries for all three filing types for Waste Management (WM).

What is WM's SEC CIK number?

Waste Management (WM)'s SEC CIK (Central Index Key) number is 823768. The CIK is a unique identifier assigned by the SEC to every filing entity. You can use CIK 823768 to look up all WM filings on SEC EDGAR, or browse them here on SignalX with AI-powered analysis.

Where can I find WM return on equity (ROE) and financial data?

SignalX extracts XBRL financial data from Waste Management (WM) 10-K annual filings, including revenue, net income, gross profit, operating income, EPS, total assets, stockholders' equity, and operating cash flow. Return on equity (ROE) can be derived from net income divided by stockholders' equity. Multi-year financial trends are displayed in the Financial Summary table above.