Earnings ·
Waste Management reports Q3 diluted EPS of $2.05 on $6.85B revenue
WMWaste Management Inc
Waste Management announced third-quarter 2026 financial results, reporting total revenue of $6.846 billion and diluted earnings per share of $2.05. Adjusted operating EBITDA increased 5.8% to $2.121 billion, driven by a strong price-to-cost spread in Collection and Disposal and growing contributions from Healthcare Solutions. The company returned $957 million to shareholders during the quarter through $580 million in share repurchases and $377 million in cash dividends. Waste Management affirmed its full-year 2026 guidance, expecting revenue at the high end of the range and free cash flow near the top of estimates. The company operates as North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions, including waste collection, recycling, and disposal services.