Battle of Top Dividend Stocks: Waste Management vs. McDonald’s
Shares of Waste Management (WM -0.64%) and McDonald's (MCD -0.97%) have drawn investor attention in 2025 for their reliable cash returns. WM, the leading waste services provider in North America, is leveraging growth through recycling, renewable natural gas, and medical-waste operations. McDonald's, with its franchised model, focuses on value promotions and digital strategies to sustain sales in a volatile consumer market.
WM's Q2 2025 results highlighted robust cash generation, with adjusted EBITDA projected at $7.55 billion and free cash FLOW guidance raised to $2.8-$2.9 billion. Tax policy tailwinds and operational efficiency are driving this uplift. The question for income investors remains: which dividend stock offers better long-term value?
