Monitor for potential downward pressure ahead of earnings or strategic announcements; follow-up filings may reveal whether this is part of a broader divestment trend. The participation of the COO is particularly concerning.
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Executive Summary
Three insiders at Waste Management sold or were granted shares in the past week, with two open-market sales totaling $2.11 million and one non-cash award. The sales were conducted by the President & COO and an SVP, representing material insider selling.
Key Financial Metrics
Key Facts
- President & COO Morris John J sold 7,979 shares at $245.07, totaling $1,955,414 in open-market transaction.
- SVP-Chief Information Officer Varkey Johnson sold 617 shares at $244.13, totaling $150,628 in open-market transaction.
- VP & Chief Accounting Officer Carroll John A. was granted 892 shares at $0 (non-cash event), with no economic value.
- Total open-market selling value: $2,106,042 over 7 days.
- Total insider selling in the last 30 days now reaches $3.3 million.
Financial Impact
$2.11 million in open-market insider sales, representing 0.0021% of $99.2B market cap — modest in absolute terms but notable given concentration among senior executives.
Risk Factors
- Insider selling may signal lack of confidence in near-term performance or valuation peak.
- Risk of negative market perception if selling continues in next reporting window.
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Investment Themes
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 SEC document filed with EDGAR.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| CONTEXT: Insider Cluster Data (3 trades, 7d window) | cluster-WM-1773058240858 |
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Aug 26, 2026 5w ago | 8-K | $221.24 $207.96 | ▼ −6.00% | ▼ −6.23% | $203.49 (−8.02%) |
May 13, 2026 20w ago | 8-K | $216.44 $218.79 | ▲ +1.09% | ▲ +1.70% | $203.49 (−5.98%) |
May 13, 2026 20w ago | Court Ruling | $216.44 $218.79 | ▲ +1.09% | ▲ +1.70% | $203.49 (−5.98%) |
Mar 2, 2026 30w ago | Insider Cluster | $242.11 $229.96 | ▼ −5.02% | ▲ +2.92% | $203.49 (−15.95%) |
Mar 2, 2026 30w ago | Insider Cluster | $242.11 $229.96 | ▲ +5.02% | ▼ −2.92% | $203.49 (+15.95%) |
Mar 2, 2026 30w ago | Insider Cluster | $242.11 $229.96 | ▲ +5.02% | ▼ −2.92% | $203.49 (+15.95%) |
Feb 26, 2026 31w ago | Insider Cluster | $232.97 $226.51 | ▼ −2.77% | ▲ +3.63% | $203.49 (−12.66%) |
Feb 26, 2026 31w ago | Insider Cluster | $232.97 $226.51 | ▲ +2.77% | ▼ −3.63% | $203.49 (+12.66%) |
Feb 26, 2026 31w ago | Insider Cluster | $232.97 $226.51 | ▼ −2.77% | ▲ +3.63% | $203.49 (−12.66%) |
Feb 26, 2026 31w ago | Insider Cluster | $232.97 $226.51 | ▼ −2.77% | ▲ +3.63% | $203.49 (−12.66%) |
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