Waste Management Inc. (NYSE: WM) President and Chief Operating Officer John J. Morris executed a sale of 4,211 shares of the company's common stock on March 9, 2026, producing proceeds of approximately $1,024,862. The shares were disposed of at prices ranging from $243.3700 to $244.7375.
The sale occurred as Waste Management's shares were trading close to their 52-week high of $248.13 and were up 12.2% year-to-date. Separately on the same day, Morris exercised stock options to acquire 5,484 shares at an exercise price of $150.115 per share, representing a combined exercise value of $823,230.
After these transactions, Morris directly holds 99,929 shares of Waste Management common stock. He also has an indirect holding of 2,439.3761 shares through a 401(k) Plan.
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Quarterly results and corporate actions
In other recent company disclosures, Waste Management reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that marginally missed analyst expectations. The company posted earnings per share of $1.93 versus an expected $1.95, representing a -1.03% earnings surprise. Revenue for the quarter totaled $6.31 billion, which was below the anticipated $6.39 billion.
Management also approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.945 per share, payable on March 27, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 13, 2026. In addition, Waste Management granted annual incentive awards to senior executives, including Chief Executive Officer James C. Fish, Jr., and other named officers.
Analysts at Barclays were cited noting that waste management companies, including Waste Management Inc., are positioned to absorb the effects of higher fuel costs linked to ongoing global conflicts. The company’s recent insider transactions, dividend declaration, incentive awards and quarterly results together outline a mix of strategic and financial moves amid challenging economic conditions.
Context and disclosure
The share sale and option exercise by the company’s president and COO represent personal transactions and are recorded alongside the company’s broader operational and financial disclosures. No additional information about future insider transactions or changes to executive roles was provided in the filings referenced.