Waste Management, Inc. is an American waste management, comprehensive waste, and environmental services company in North America. Founded in 1968, the company is headquartered 800 Capitol in Houston, Texas.
| Revenue (TTM) | $25.67B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $10.42B |
| EBITDA | $7.77B |
| Operating Margin | 19.00% |
| Return on Equity | 29.80% |
| Return on Assets | 6.57% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $63.75 |
| Book Value | $24.82 |
| Price-to-Book | 9.04 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 3.49 |
| EV/Revenue | 4.385 |
| EV/EBITDA | 15.08 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 8.30% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 4.00% |
| Shares Outstanding | $399.71M |
| Float | $398.52M |
| % Insiders | 0.26% |
| % Institutions | 88.30% |
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WM pairs stronger margins and cash flow with premium valuation and heavy debt, leaving investors to weigh durable growth against limited room for setbacks.
WM cuts its 2026 revenue outlook on softer volumes, while stronger margins, pricing and cash flow test its ability to sustain earnings momentum.
WM's tech-driven efficiencies, Stericycle gains and steady dividends support growth. However, elevated debt and weak liquidity remain key risks.
Waste Management highlights margin gains, technology investments and healthcare integration while maintaining profitability guidance despite softer volumes.
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.
Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Waste Management (WM), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended June 2026.
Waste Management (WM) closed at $233.18 in the latest trading session, marking a -2.46% move from the prior day.
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