WM monthly performance report
Explore WM's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
WM monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Waste Management (WM) closed September 2026 at $211.10, down 3.57% for the month and −2.23% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, WM is −3.92%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −6.20% versus its 200-day moving average ($225.06), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, WM has underperformed the S&P 500 by −39.62%, with a relative strength index reading of 76.9.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 59% — 23 positive months versus 16 negative months.
Waste Management ended September 2026 at $211.10, posting a monthly return of −3.57%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −2.87%.
The current quarter stands at −5.29% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −6.20% versus the 200-day moving average ($225.06).
Year-to-date, WM is −3.92% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −15.62%. The stock is currently −14.92% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −18.72%.
| Period | WM | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.05% | −0.12% | −0.93% |
| 1 Week | −1.11% | −0.34% | −0.77% |
| 1 Month | −3.57% | −0.70% | −2.87% |
| 3 Months | −3.43% | +2.80% | −6.22% |
| 6 Months | −11.53% | +13.85% | −25.38% |
| YTD | −3.92% | +11.70% | −15.62% |
| 12 Months | −2.23% | +15.01% | −17.25% |
| 3 Years | +32.08% | +71.69% | −39.62% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Feb 2024 | +10.78% |
| #2 | Jan 2025 | +9.15% |
| #3 | Nov 2025 | +9.06% |
| #4 | Feb 2026 | +8.37% |
| #5 | Oct 2023 | +7.80% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dec 2024 | −11.58% |
| #2 | Oct 2025 | −9.54% |
| #3 | May 2026 | −9.07% |
| #4 | Jul 2023 | −5.55% |
| #5 | Jun 2025 | −5.04% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −1.16% |
| Q3 2025 | −3.49% |
| Q4 2025 | −0.51% |
| Q1 2026 | +4.59% |
| Q2 2026 | −3.01% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −5.29% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +14.16% |
| 2024 | +12.67% |
| 2025 | +8.88% |
| 2026 | −3.92% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $248.13 (2026-03-06) |
| 52-Week Low | $194.11 (2025-11-03) |
| Current Price | $211.10 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $225.06 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −6.20% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −18.72% (2025-11-03) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −14.92% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 76.9 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −39.62% |
| RS Peak | 123.7 (Apr 2025) |
| RS Trough | 76.9 (Sep 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was WM's return for this report period?
WM returned −3.57% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has WM outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD WM: −3.92% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is WM's 12-month return?
−2.23% over the trailing 12 months.
Is WM above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −6.20% versus 200DMA ($225.06).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−18.72% on 2025-11-03.