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Over the five-year period from 2020 to 2024, Waste Management, Inc. demonstrated steady growth across key financial metrics. Revenue increased from $15,218 million in 2020 to $22,063 million in 2024, reflecting consistent top-line expansion with a notable 17.7% year-over-year jump from 2020 to 2021 and smaller yet positive increments thereafter. Gross profit followed a similar upward trend, growing from $5,877 million to $8,680 million, indicating that the company maintained its ability to manage the cost of services despite changing market conditions. Operating income and net income also showcased healthy increases, with operating income rising from $2,434 million to $4,063 million and net income advancing from $1,496 million to $2,746 million over the period. Notably, both operating and net income experienced significant year-over-year increases of over 20% from 2020 to 2021 and again from 2021 to 2022, which may highlight improvements in operational efficiency or the benefits of favorable market conditions within the waste management industry. Overall, these trends suggest that Waste Management, Inc. has maintained strong financial health and has built a sustainable growth profile. The consistent increases in revenues, gross profit, and earnings across multiple metrics reflect the company’s solid market position in a typically steady, non-cyclical industry. While growth rates adjusted in subsequent years—likely due to natural market maturation—the underlying performance remains robust, indicating the company’s ability to navigate both operational challenges and opportunities in a capital-intensive industry.
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