Joel Greenblatt's WM Position Overview
Joel Greenblatt (via Gotham Asset Management, LLC) currently holds 38,693 shares of Waste Management, Inc. (WM) worth $8.5 M, representing 0.03% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 50 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Joel Greenblatt has maintained a long-term strategic position in WM, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q4 2016, adding 408,423 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q2 2015, reducing 490,083 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Joel Greenblatt's Waste Management (WM) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Waste Management (WM) Trades by Joel Greenblatt
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | +13,055 | Add 50.92% | 38,693 | $219.71 |
| Q3 2025 | +16,984 | Add 196.26% | 25,638 | $220.83 |
| Q2 2025 | +3,373 | Add 63.87% | 8,654 | $228.82 |
| Q1 2025 | +800 | Add 17.85% | 5,281 | $231.51 |
| Q4 2024 | +1,885 | Add 72.61% | 4,481 | $201.79 |
| Q3 2024 | +409 | Add 18.70% | 2,596 | $207.60 |
| Q2 2024 | -4,339 | Reduce 66.49% | 2,187 | $213.34 |
| Q1 2024 | +3,724 | Add 132.91% | 6,526 | $213.15 |
| Q4 2023 | +1,007 | Add 56.10% | 2,802 | $179.10 |
| Q3 2023 | -87 | Reduce 4.62% | 1,795 | $152.44 |
| Q2 2023 | -3,606 | Reduce 65.71% | 1,882 | $173.42 |
| Q1 2023 | -22,921 | Reduce 80.68% | 5,488 | $163.17 |
| Q4 2022 | -7,044 | Reduce 19.87% | 28,409 | $156.88 |
| Q3 2022 | -6,530 | Reduce 15.55% | 35,453 | $160.21 |
| Q2 2022 | +11,221 | Add 36.48% | 41,983 | $152.99 |
| Q1 2022 | +18,534 | Add 151.57% | 30,762 | $158.51 |
| Q4 2021 | +1,179 | Add 10.67% | 12,228 | $166.91 |
| Q3 2021 | +11,049 | New Buy | 11,049 | $149.33 |
| Q1 2021 | -41,077 | Sold Out | 0 | $0.00 |
| Q4 2020 | +16,878 | Add 69.75% | 41,077 | $117.92 |
| Q3 2020 | -38,896 | Reduce 61.65% | 24,199 | $113.19 |
| Q2 2020 | -4,646 | Reduce 6.86% | 63,095 | $105.90 |
| Q1 2020 | +47,536 | Add 235.27% | 67,741 | $92.56 |
| Q4 2019 | -2,700 | Reduce 11.79% | 20,205 | $113.98 |
| Q3 2019 | -124,802 | Reduce 84.49% | 22,905 | $115.00 |
| Q2 2019 | -20,904 | Reduce 12.40% | 147,707 | $115.37 |
| Q1 2019 | -59,719 | Reduce 26.15% | 168,611 | $103.91 |
| Q4 2018 | -131,947 | Reduce 36.62% | 228,330 | $88.99 |
| Q3 2018 | +339,285 | Add 1616.26% | 360,277 | $90.36 |
| Q2 2018 | -619 | Reduce 2.86% | 20,992 | $81.32 |
| Q1 2018 | -99,019 | Reduce 82.08% | 21,611 | $84.12 |
| Q4 2017 | -81,815 | Reduce 40.41% | 120,630 | $86.30 |
| Q3 2017 | +7,682 | Add 3.94% | 202,445 | $78.27 |
| Q2 2017 | +25,465 | Add 15.04% | 194,763 | $73.35 |
| Q1 2017 | -252,337 | Reduce 59.85% | 169,298 | $72.92 |
| Q4 2016 | +408,423 | Add 3091.30% | 421,635 | $70.91 |
| Q3 2016 | +5,466 | Add 70.57% | 13,212 | $63.73 |
| Q2 2016 | -265,163 | Reduce 97.16% | 7,746 | $66.23 |
| Q1 2016 | +259,726 | Add 1970.16% | 272,909 | $59.00 |
| Q4 2015 | -73,249 | Reduce 84.75% | 13,183 | $53.40 |
| Q3 2015 | +42,037 | Add 94.69% | 86,432 | $49.81 |
| Q2 2015 | -490,083 | Reduce 91.69% | 44,395 | $46.36 |
| Q1 2015 | -353,943 | Reduce 39.84% | 534,478 | $54.23 |
| Q4 2014 | +267,101 | Add 42.99% | 888,421 | $51.32 |
| Q3 2014 | +44,846 | Add 7.78% | 621,320 | $47.53 |
| Q2 2014 | +336,535 | Add 140.26% | 576,474 | $44.73 |
| Q1 2014 | +159,385 | Add 197.86% | 239,939 | $42.07 |
| Q4 2013 | -2,407 | Reduce 2.90% | 80,554 | $44.86 |
| Q3 2013 | +66,982 | Add 419.19% | 82,961 | $41.24 |
| Q2 2013 | +15,979 | Add 0.00% | 15,979 | $40.30 |
Joel Greenblatt's Waste Management Investment FAQs
Joel Greenblatt first purchased Waste Management, Inc. (WM) in Q2 2013, acquiring 15,979 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Joel Greenblatt has held Waste Management, Inc. (WM) for 50 quarters since Q2 2013.
Joel Greenblatt's largest addition to Waste Management, Inc. (WM) was in Q4 2016, adding 421,635 shares worth $29.9 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Joel Greenblatt's firm, Gotham Asset Management, LLC, owns 38,693 shares of Waste Management, Inc. (WM), valued at approximately $8.5 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Waste Management, Inc. (WM) represents approximately 0.03% of Joel Greenblatt's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Joel Greenblatt's peak holding in Waste Management, Inc. (WM) was 888,421 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2014.