Macy's Inc vs Waste Management, Inc. — how do they compare? Macy's Inc trades at $24.53 (market cap $6.45B), while Waste Management, Inc. trades at $226.04 (market cap $90.68B). The key difference: Waste Management, Inc. is far larger — about 14.1× Macy's Inc's market cap, and Macy's Inc pays the higher dividend (3.12%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| M | WM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $6.45B | $90.68B |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical | Industrials |
52-Week High | $26.21 | $246.51 |
52-Week Low | $12.73 | $196.77 |
Enterprise Value | $10.26B | $113.47B |
Dividend Yield | 3.12% | 1.56% |
Trailing returns across standard periods
Founded in 1858 and based in New York City, Macy's operates 570 stores under the Macy's nameplate, 58 stores under the Bloomingdale's nameplate, and 160 freestanding Bluemercury specialty beauty stores (as of the end of fiscal-year 2021). Macy's also operates e-commerce sites and licenses two Bloomingdale's stores in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. Women's apparel, accessories, shoes, cosmetics, and fragrances comprised 59% of Macy's 2021 sales.
Read more on M →Waste Management ranks as the largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating approximately 260 active landfills and about 340 transfer stations. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial end markets and is also a leading recycler in North America.
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