Allspring Global Investments Boosts Stake in Waste Management

Asset manager increases holdings in major waste services provider by nearly 19% in Q4 2025

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:06am

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An extreme close-up of industrial waste management machinery, including conveyor belts, compactors, and hydraulic lifts, captured in a cinematic, high-contrast style that emphasizes the physical, tangible nature of the waste management industry's core assets.Allspring Global Investments' increased stake in Waste Management signals ongoing institutional confidence in the waste management industry's critical role in sustainable infrastructure.Houston Today

Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC raised its stake in Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE:WM) by 18.7% during the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm now owns 138,740 shares of the business services provider's stock, valued at $30.3 million.

Why it matters

Waste Management is one of the largest waste management and environmental services companies in North America, providing critical infrastructure and services. Institutional investors like Allspring closely monitor and adjust their positions in the company, which can signal broader market trends and investor sentiment around the waste management industry.

The details

Allspring Global Investments increased its holdings in Waste Management by acquiring an additional 21,902 shares during the fourth quarter. The asset manager now owns a total of 138,740 shares, up from 116,838 shares held at the end of the prior reporting period.

  • Allspring Global Investments filed its 13F report for the fourth quarter of 2025 on April 3, 2026.
  • The firm increased its Waste Management holdings during the three-month period ending December 31, 2025.

The players

Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC

An asset management firm that oversees over $1.2 trillion in client assets.

Waste Management, Inc.

A leading provider of integrated waste management and environmental services in North America, offering end-to-end solutions spanning collection, transfer, disposal, and recycling.

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The takeaway

Allspring's increased stake in Waste Management reflects ongoing institutional investor confidence in the waste management industry's long-term growth prospects, driven by rising demand for sustainable environmental services and infrastructure.