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Waste Management, Inc. (WM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

WM beats Q2 earnings estimates as pricing and efficiency lift margins, but softer volumes lead revenues to miss expectations.

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WM (NYSE: WM) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.   Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended   June 30, 2026 (in millions, except per share amounts) June 30, 2025 (in millions, except per share amounts)     As Reported As Adjusted(a)   As Reported As Adjusted(a)             Revenue $6,684 $6,684   $6,430 $6,430             Income from Operations $1,253 $1,290   $1,151 $1,215             Operating EBITDA(b) (c) $2,030 $2,067   $1,895 $1.

WM heads into the Q2 earnings release with y/y revenue and EPS growth expected, led by collection and disposal gains, and a sharp rise in renewable energy sales.

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