WASTE MANAGEMENT INC Insider Trading Activity
Every SEC Form 4 insider transaction reported for WASTE MANAGEMENT INC (WM), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR and updated as new filings are accepted.
Compiled automatically from SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings and refreshed daily. Figures count purchases (code P) and sales (code S) only — not grants, option exercises, or gifts. How this page is built. Not investment advice.
Quick Answer
Are WM insiders buying or selling?
In the last 12 months, WASTE MANAGEMENT INC insiders reported 1 open-market purchase ($392.8K) and 31 sales ($24.2M) — net selling of $23.8M. Since January 2018, Trabud has recorded 270 Form 4 filings for WM: 2 buys ($394.7K) and 268 sells ($264.8M).
Source: SEC EDGAR Form 4
What stands out
- The largest open-market purchase in the last 12 months was $392.8K by Sean E Menke (Director) on Nov 4, 2025. SEC ↗
- The most recent open-market purchase was reported on Nov 4, 2025 (11 months ago).
Key Statistics (January 2018 – Sep 8, 2026)
Insider sentiment
Net sellingNet insider flow of $264.4M in net selling since January 2018, and $23.8M in net selling over the last 12 months.
Recent WM insider transactions
| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | John A. Carroll | VP & Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 1.4K | $219.90 | $300.2K | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Rafael Carrasco | SVP of Enterprise Strategy | Sale | 2.7K | $220.47 | $585.3K | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 10, 2026 | David L. Reed | EVP & CFO | Sale | 75 | $245.26 | $18.4K | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 10, 2026 | John J Morris | President & COO | Sale | 4.2K | $243.38 | $1.0M | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Johnson Varkey | SVP-Chief Information Officer | Sale | 121 | $245.27 | $29.7K | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 10, 2026 | John A. Carroll | VP & Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 47 | $245.30 | $11.5K | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Christopher P. Desantis | SVP Operations - East | Sale | 61 | $245.50 | $15.0K | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 9, 2026 | John J Morris | President & COO | Sale | 8.0K | $245.07 | $2.0M | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Johnson Varkey | SVP-Chief Information Officer | Sale | 617 | $244.13 | $150.6K | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 3, 2026 | David L. Reed | EVP & CFO | Sale | 21 | $242.65 | $5.1K | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Kimberly G. Stith | SVP - Chief HR Officer | Sale | 21 | $243.13 | $5.1K | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Michael J. Watson | Sr. VP-Chief Customer Officer | Sale | 17.3K | $241.81 | $4.2M | SEC ↗ |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Tara J. Hemmer | SVP & Chief Sustainability Off | Sale | 4.8K | $241.83 | $1.2M | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 27, 2026 | David L. Reed | EVP & CFO | Sale | 37 | $229.67 | $8.5K | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 27, 2026 | John A. Carroll | VP & Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 37 | $229.48 | $8.5K | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Donald J Smith | Sr. VP - Operations | Sale | 12.2K | $233.48 | $2.8M | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Rafael Carrasco | SVP of Enterprise Strategy | Sale | 7.4K | $234.50 | $1.7M | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 12, 2026 | John A. Carroll | VP & Chief Accounting Officer | Sale | 1.0K | $234.71 | $239.6K | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 10, 2026 | James C Fish Jr | Chief Executive Officer | Sale | 36.8K | $230.43 | $8.5M | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Christopher P. Desantis | SVP Operations - East | Sale | 215 | $218.85 | $47.1K | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Tara J. Hemmer | SVP & Chief Sustainability Off | Sale | 690 | $219.71 | $151.6K | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Michael J. Watson | Sr. VP-Chief Customer Officer | Sale | 687 | $219.79 | $151.0K | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Donald J Smith | Sr. VP - Operations | Sale | 690 | $219.59 | $151.5K | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Kimberly G. Stith | SVP - Chief HR Officer | Sale | 157 | $219.65 | $34.5K | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 2, 2026 | John J Morris | President & COO | Sale | 690 | $219.49 | $151.4K | SEC ↗ |
Showing the 25 most recent of 270 Form 4 filings for WASTE MANAGEMENT INC.
Most active WM insiders
- John J Morris26 filings
- Tara J. Hemmer26 filings
- Charles C Boettcher24 filings
- Devina A Rankin23 filings
- Michael J. Watson23 filings
Ask anything about WM insider activity
Use Trabud's AI agent to query WASTE MANAGEMENT INC's Form 4 history in plain English — "Show me WM CEO purchases this year" or compare it against any other ticker.
Open the AI agentWM insider trading FAQ
Are WASTE MANAGEMENT INC insiders buying or selling?
In the last 12 months, WASTE MANAGEMENT INC insiders reported 1 open-market purchase ($392.8K) and 31 sales ($24.2M) — net selling of $23.8M. Since January 2018, Trabud has recorded 270 Form 4 filings for WM: 2 buys ($394.7K) and 268 sells ($264.8M). Over the full record that is net selling of $264.4M.
How many insiders trade WM stock?
26 distinct insider filers — officers, directors, 10%+ owners, and investment groups filing jointly — have reported Form 4 transactions for WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. The most recent filing was accepted on Sep 8, 2026.
Where does Trabud get WM insider trading data?
All WM insider trading data comes directly from official SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings, which corporate insiders must submit within two business days of a transaction under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.