Capital Research Global Investors Boosts Stake in Waste Management

Institutional investor increases holdings in waste services provider by 23.4% in Q3

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Capital Research Global Investors, a major institutional investor, grew its stake in Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) by 23.4% in the third quarter, according to a recent SEC filing. The investor now owns over 2 million shares of the waste management services provider, valued at $447 million.

Why it matters

Waste Management is a leading player in the waste management and environmental services industry in North America. The increase in ownership by a major institutional investor like Capital Research Global Investors signals confidence in the company's long-term prospects and growth potential.

The details

According to the SEC filing, Capital Research Global Investors added 384,155 shares of Waste Management in the third quarter, bringing its total holdings to 2,024,824 shares. This represents a 23.4% increase in the investor's position. Waste Management provides a range of waste management and environmental services, including collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling.

  • The SEC filing was made on March 11, 2026, disclosing the Q3 2025 increase in holdings.

The players

Capital Research Global Investors

A major institutional investor and asset management firm.

Waste Management, Inc.

A leading provider of integrated waste management and environmental services in North America.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

The increased stake by Capital Research Global Investors in Waste Management underscores the institutional confidence in the company's ability to navigate industry challenges and capitalize on growth opportunities in the waste management sector.