Recent Updates — WM

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.

Waste Management, Inc. reported second quarter 2026 financial results, announcing revenue of $6.684 billion, a 4.0% increase from the prior year period. Diluted earnings per share rose to $1.95 from $1.80, while adjusted operating EBITDA grew 5.5% to $2.067 billion. The company generated $1.73 billion in net cash from operating activities and returned $1.04 billion to shareholders through $659 million in share repurchases and $379 million in cash dividends. Waste Management maintains its full-year adjusted operating EBITDA guidance of $8.15 to $8.25 billion and free cash flow guidance of $3.75 to $3.85 billion, while slightly lowering its revenue outlook to $26.275–$26.475 billion. The company operates in the environmental services industry, providing comprehensive waste collection, recycling, and disposal solutions across North America.