Bill Gates's WM Position Overview
Bill Gates (via Gates Foundation Trust) currently holds 27.64 M shares of Waste Management, Inc. (WM) worth $6.35 B, representing 20.06% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 52 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Bill Gates has maintained a long-term strategic position in WM, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2022, adding 16.6 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2025, reducing 3.3 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Bill Gates's Waste Management (WM) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Waste Management (WM) Trades by Bill Gates
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -1.29 M | Reduce 4.47% | 27.64 M | $229.79 |
| Q3 2025 | -3.3 M | Reduce 10.24% | 28.93 M | $220.83 |
| Q3 2024 | -3 M | Reduce 8.51% | 32.23 M | $207.60 |
| Q3 2022 | +16.6 M | Add 89.09% | 35.23 M | $160.21 |
| Q2 2013 | +18.63 M | Add 0.00% | 18.63 M | $40.33 |
Bill Gates's Waste Management Investment FAQs
Bill Gates first purchased Waste Management, Inc. (WM) in Q2 2013, acquiring 18,633,672 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Bill Gates has held Waste Management, Inc. (WM) for 52 quarters since Q2 2013.
Bill Gates's largest addition to Waste Management, Inc. (WM) was in Q2 2013, adding 18,633,672 shares worth $751.5 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q1 2026, Bill Gates's firm, Gates Foundation Trust, owns 27,642,344 shares of Waste Management, Inc. (WM), valued at approximately $6.35 B.
As of the Q1 2026 filing, Waste Management, Inc. (WM) represents approximately 20.06% of Bill Gates's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Bill Gates's peak holding in Waste Management, Inc. (WM) was 35,234,344 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2022.