Waste Management (WM) 10-K Summary — Year Ended Dec 31, 2024
The filing is for Waste Management, Inc. and covers the annual period. The provided sections include a liquidity and capital resources discussion, but no detailed business description or risk factor content is included.
Key takeaway
Year ended Dec 31, 2024 · FY2025 10-K
The filing is for Waste Management, Inc. and covers the annual period. The provided sections include a liquidity and capital resources discussion, but no detailed business description or risk factor content is included.
Financial snapshot
Selected annual figures reported with the filing, shown separately from the narrative summary.
Annual revenue
$22.1B
Revenue reported for the fiscal year.
Operating income
$4.1B
Income from operations reported for the year.
Net income
$2.7B
Net income reported for the year.
Operating cash flow
$5.4B
Cash generated by operating activities.
Annual revenue trend
Reported annual revenue and its change from the preceding fiscal year.
| Period ended | Revenue | Year-over-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2021 | $17.9B | n/a |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $19.7B | +9.9% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $20.4B | +3.7% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $22.1B | +8.0% |
Business overview
The company is identified as Waste Management, Inc. The filing does not provide a narrative business description in the supplied sections.
Financial performance
Revenue increased compared to the prior year. Operating income, net income, and operating cash flow were all reported as positive.
Material risks
The filing references risk factors but does not include their text in the supplied context. No specific material risks are described in the provided sections.
Liquidity and capital
The company annually generates operating cash flow that exceeds its working capital needs, supporting dividends, capital expenditures, tuck-in acquisitions, and sustainability investments. It maintains investment grade credit ratings, diverse investor base, and modest leverage, and can adjust capital spending and share repurchases during market disruptions.
What to watch
Monitor the company's progress on its strategic sustainability growth investments and its ability to maintain its investment grade credit ratings.