Waste Management, Inc. (WM) Shareholders & Insider Trades
Waste Management shareholders at a glance
The largest holder of Waste Management stock is Gates Foundation Trust, with 26.7 million shares (6.68% of the company), worth about $5.85 billion as of September 25, 2026. The 10 largest holders together own 35.8%.
In Q2 2026, 2,446 institutional holdings reports listed shares worth $74.70 billion.
Insiders reported 111 transactions in the last two years: 59 sales worth $66.47 million and 1 purchase. The newest one on file is from September 4, 2026 (Carroll John A, Officer).
Major holders as of September 25, 2026; quarterly totals from institutional holdings reports (latest Q2 2026); insider transactions on file through September 4, 2026.
Waste Management, Inc.
Shareholders Summary
2026Q2
Ownership by Type
Geographic Distribution
Largest Waste Management shareholders
| Holder | Shares | % of company | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gates Foundation Trust | 26.7 million | 6.68% | $5.9B |
| Vanguard Capital Management LLC | 25.2 million | 6.30% | $5.5B |
| BlackRock Advisors LLC | 22.7 million | 5.68% | $5.0B |
| State Street Corporation | 18.0 million | 4.50% | $3.9B |
| Capital Research & Management Co. (Global Investors) | 10.4 million | 2.61% | $2.3B |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management LLC | 10.1 million | 2.53% | $2.2B |
| Geode Capital Management LLC | 9.1 million | 2.27% | $2.0B |
| BlackRock Life Ltd. | 7.4 million | 1.84% | $1.6B |
| Ameriprise Financial Services LLC | 7.1 million | 1.77% | $1.6B |
| Eaton Vance Management | 6.6 million | 1.65% | $1.4B |
As of September 25, 2026.
Waste Management institutional holdings by quarter
| Quarter | Reports | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 2,446 | – | $74.7B |
| Q1 2026 | 2,441 | 331.0 million | $75.8B |
| Q4 2025 | 2,400 | 331.0 million | $72.5B |
| Q3 2025 | 2,268 | 324.0 million | $71.5B |
| Q2 2025 | 2,324 | 329.0 million | $75.1B |
| Q1 2025 | 2,287 | 328.0 million | $75.8B |
| Q4 2024 | 2,210 | 328.0 million | $67.8B |
| Q3 2024 | 2,077 | 327.0 million | $67.4B |
Shares and value held by institutions that file quarterly holdings reports (options not included).
Waste Management insider trades
| Insider | Date | Title | Transaction | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll John A | Sep 4, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 219.90 per share. | $300,164 |
| Carroll John A | Aug 28, 2026 | Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Reed David L. | Aug 7, 2026 | Chief Financial Officer | Stock Gift at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Carrasco Rafael | Jun 5, 2026 | Officer | Sale at price 220.46 per share. | $585,335 |
| Carrasco Rafael | Jun 5, 2026 | Officer | Conversion of Exercise of derivative security at price 126.00 per share. | $334,543 |
| Hemmer Tara J | May 20, 2026 | Chief Operating Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Dalby Marcel | May 20, 2026 | Officer | Stock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share. | – |
| Chinn Bruce E. | May 15, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 220.71 per share. | $190,031 |
| Gluski Andres Ricardo | May 15, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 220.71 per share. | $190,031 |
| Bene Thomas L | May 15, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 220.71 per share. | $190,031 |
| Sylvester Maryrose T | May 15, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 220.71 per share. | $190,031 |
| Holt Victoria M | May 15, 2026 | Director | Stock Award(Grant) at price 220.71 per share. | $190,031 |
Newest 12 of 111 insider transactions in the last two years.
Questions and answers
Who owns the most Waste Management stock?
Gates Foundation Trust, with 6.68% of the company (as of September 25, 2026). Next: Vanguard Capital Management LLC (6.30%) and BlackRock Advisors LLC (5.68%).
How many institutions own Waste Management stock?
2,446 institutional holdings reports listed Waste Management shares in Q2 2026 worth $74.70 billion.
Are Waste Management insiders buying or selling the stock?
In the last two years insiders reported 59 sales and 1 purchase (111 transactions in all); the newest on file is from September 4, 2026.
