Both Waste Management and Republic Services raised dividends in 2026 and managed to outpace cost inflation through pricing power. Waste Management leads for income investors with a higher dividend yield of 1.75%, a larger dividend increase of 14.5%, and a lower forward P/E ratio of 23 compared to Republic's 1.19% yield, ~7% dividend hike, and P/E of 26. Waste Management's stronger landfill network and free cash flow coverage support its dividend sustainability, making it more attractive for retirees relying on dividend income. Republic Services, while focused on growth through acquisitions and maintaining a long dividend increase streak, suits total-return investors better. Key factors to watch include Waste Management's synergy realization and Republic's Environmental Solutions margins.
Waste Management holds a market cap of $86.24 billion on Pluang as of Oct 15, 2026 19:31 WIB, notably larger than Republic Services' $68.73 billion. Waste Management offers a 1.75% dividend yield, higher than Republic's 1.19%, consistent with the article's emphasis on income investors favoring Waste Management. Trading volumes show more activity in Waste Management with 1,938,815 shares versus Republic's 1,226,777, while Waste Management's stock price is $219.27, up 1.63% on the day, compared to Republic's $226.90, up 1.10%.
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