WM · Utilities
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC
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News · 2026-09-23
- Free Cash FlowImportance 64 · Surprise 56Waste Management's Q2 2026 free cash flow increased 34.5 percent. Free cash flow reached USD 1.104 billion during the quarter. The digest does not provide the prior-period dollar amount or explain the drivers of the…
- Revenue Performance and MixImportance 33 · Surprise 6Waste Management reported Q2 2026 revenue of USD 6.684 billion. The digest characterizes the quarterly results as strong. No year-over-year, sequential, segment, or geographic revenue breakdown was provided.
- Customer DynamicsImportance 26 · Surprise 24The City of Spring Hill is considering a one-year extension of its Waste Management contract, which currently expires on May 31, 2027. The proposed extension would move the expiration to May 31, 2028, giving the city…
News · 2026-09-08
- Market Demand TrendsImportance 17 · Surprise 24Third-party reporting says Waste Management experienced softer collection volumes in the second quarter of 2026. The weaker volumes contributed to a reduction in the company’s 2026 revenue outlook. The report does not…
News · 2026-09-07
- Market Demand TrendsImportance 17 · Surprise 24Third-party reporting says Waste Management experienced softer collection volumes in the second quarter of 2026. The weaker volumes contributed to a reduction in the company’s 2026 revenue outlook. The report does not…
News · 2026-09-06
- Guidance / OutlookImportance 47 · Surprise 60Waste Management cut its 2026 revenue outlook after reporting softer collection volumes. The report did not disclose the revised revenue target or the dollar impact of the reduction. The guidance change followed the…
- Market Demand TrendsImportance 17 · Surprise 24Third-party reporting says Waste Management experienced softer collection volumes in the second quarter of 2026. The weaker volumes contributed to a reduction in the company’s 2026 revenue outlook. The report does not…
News · 2026-09-03
- Guidance / OutlookImportance 47 · Surprise 60Waste Management cut its 2026 revenue outlook after reporting softer collection volumes. The report did not disclose the revised revenue target or the dollar impact of the reduction. The guidance change followed the…
- Market Demand TrendsImportance 17 · Surprise 24Third-party reporting says Waste Management experienced softer collection volumes in the second quarter of 2026. The weaker volumes contributed to a reduction in the company’s 2026 revenue outlook. The report does not…
News · 2026-09-01
- Regulatory RiskImportance 34 · Surprise 42Waste Management operates the Simi Valley Landfill in California, where food waste from the Lineage warehouse fire in Boyle Heights caused a strong odor and numerous resident complaints. The landfill received more than…
- Customer DynamicsImportance 30 · Surprise 42Waste Management operates the Simi Valley Landfill, which received more than 80 million pounds of rotting food waste from the Lineage warehouse fire cleanup in Boyle Heights. The deliveries generated a strong odor that…
News · 2026-08-27
- Market Demand TrendsImportance 20 · Surprise 24The report says Waste Management experienced modest volume declines in the second quarter. It characterizes inflationary headwinds as part of the operating environment affecting demand. No geographic, customer-type,…
- Quarterly Earnings PerformanceImportance 18 · Surprise 14Waste Management delivered strong second-quarter results, according to the report. EPS increased 5.2% year over year. The company also experienced modest volume declines amid inflationary headwinds.
- Balance Sheet and LiquidityImportance 10 · Surprise 6Waste Management’s leverage stood at 2.96x following its second-quarter results. The report characterized the company’s balance sheet as top-tier. The company reportedly retains flexibility for acquisitions and…
8-K · 2026-08-26
- Leadership TransitionImportance 31 · Surprise 42Jim Fish will retire as WM’s Chief Executive Officer and resign from the Board after more than a decade in those roles and more than 25 years with the company. President John Morris will become President and Chief…
News · 2026-08-26
- Leadership TransitionImportance 31 · Surprise 42WM CEO Jim Fish plans to retire and resign from the Board of Directors effective January 4, 2027, after more than 25 years with the company and more than a decade as CEO. WM has appointed current President John Morris…
News · 2026-08-25
- Quarterly Dividend DeclarationImportance 9 · Surprise 6Waste Management declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.945 per share. The dividend is payable on September 25, 2026, to stockholders of record as of September 11, 2026. The announcement represents a continuation of…
News · 2026-08-24
- Revenue Performance and MixImportance 37 · Surprise 6WM reported $6.68 billion in revenue for the earnings period announced on July 28, 2026. The company also reported earnings per share of $2.02. Third-party reporting characterized the results as a strong earnings beat,…
- Quarterly Dividend DeclarationImportance 13 · Surprise 6WM declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.945 per share on August 24, 2026. The dividend is payable on September 25, 2026. Stockholders of record on September 11, 2026, will be eligible to receive the payment.
News · 2026-08-20
- Revenue Performance and MixImportance 42 · Surprise 14Waste Management reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $6.68 billion, up 4% year over year and above the $201 million materiality threshold. Revenue slightly missed analyst expectations despite the year-over-year…
News · 2026-08-19
- Revenue Performance and MixImportance 42 · Surprise 14Waste Management reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $6.68 billion, up 4% year over year and above the $201 million materiality threshold. Revenue slightly missed analyst expectations despite the year-over-year…
News · 2026-08-18
- Customer DynamicsImportance 20 · Surprise 24Forest Park City Council approved a $1.5 million contract with Georgia Waste Systems, LLC, doing business as Waste Management. The contract covers solid waste collection services for Forest Park. The $1.5 million award…
News · 2026-08-16
- Guidance / OutlookImportance 47 · Surprise 60Third-party reports state that Waste Management lowered its 2026 revenue outlook because of softer collection volumes. The reports do not quantify the revised revenue target or the expected impact on margins or cash…
- Revenue Performance and MixImportance 30 · Surprise 14Waste Management reported quarterly revenue of $6.68 billion, up 4% year over year. The revenue increase exceeded the materiality threshold of $201 million based on the company’s $6.684 billion revenue benchmark.…
- Market Demand TrendsImportance 18 · Surprise 24Waste Management is experiencing softer waste volumes heading into 2026, indicating weaker demand across its collection and disposal markets. Third-party reporting links the softer volumes to a lowered 2026 revenue…
News · 2026-08-15
- Revenue Performance and MixImportance 49 · Surprise 32Waste Management reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $6.68 billion, up 4% year over year. Quarterly revenue slightly missed analyst estimates despite the reported increase. The company lowered its 2026 revenue…
- Guidance / OutlookImportance 47 · Surprise 60Waste Management lowered its 2026 revenue outlook, citing softer waste collection volumes. The revised outlook indicates weaker volume trends may pressure the company’s near-term growth trajectory. Third-party reports…
- Market Demand TrendsImportance 20 · Surprise 24Third-party reports indicate softer waste collection volumes are weighing on Waste Management’s outlook. The weakness appears to be broad across the company’s waste collection activities, with analysts citing volume…
News · 2026-08-14
- Guidance / OutlookImportance 47 · Surprise 60Waste Management cut its 2026 revenue outlook because of softer collection and disposal volumes. Pricing actions and stronger margins are expected to offset part of the volume pressure and support earnings momentum.…
- Market Demand TrendsImportance 20 · Surprise 24WM cut its 2026 revenue outlook because collection and disposal volumes were softer. Pricing actions and margin gains are helping offset weaker volumes and support earnings momentum. Recycling and renewable energy…
News · 2026-08-13
- Revenue Performance and MixImportance 30 · Surprise 14Waste Management reported a 4% year-over-year increase in quarterly revenue. Based on the company’s stated revenue base of $6,684 million, the increase represents approximately $267 million and exceeds the $201 million…
News · 2026-08-11
- Guidance / OutlookImportance 47 · Surprise 60Waste Management recently slightly reduced its 2026 revenue guidance, according to third-party reporting. The report does not quantify the size of the reduction or identify a revised revenue range. It also flags…
- Strategic InitiativesImportance 31 · Surprise 42Waste Management successfully piloted remote-controlled landfill equipment and partnered with Caterpillar to test autonomous landfill compactors. The initiative is intended to improve landfill safety and operating…
News · 2026-08-10
- Guidance / OutlookImportance 47 · Surprise 60Waste Management recently slightly reduced its 2026 revenue guidance, according to third-party reporting. The report does not quantify the size of the reduction or identify a revised revenue range. It also flags…
- Products and TechnologyImportance 31 · Surprise 42Waste Management successfully piloted remote-controlled landfill equipment and partnered with Caterpillar to test autonomous landfill compactors. The automation initiative is intended to improve landfill safety and…
- Strategic InitiativesImportance 31 · Surprise 42Waste Management successfully piloted remote-controlled landfill equipment and partnered with Caterpillar to test autonomous landfill compactors. The initiative is intended to improve landfill safety and operating…
News · 2026-08-08
- Products and TechnologyImportance 31 · Surprise 42Waste Management is reportedly the first solid waste company to deploy Caterpillar’s remote-controlled heavy equipment. The technology is expected to improve worker safety and operating efficiency in heavy-equipment…
- Revenue Performance and MixImportance 18 · Surprise 14Waste Management reported quarterly revenue of $6.68 billion, up 4% year over year. Revenue slightly missed analyst estimates, although the company exceeded the quarterly EPS consensus with $2.02 versus $1.98 expected.…
- Quarterly Dividend DeclarationImportance 13 · Surprise 6Waste Management paid or declared a quarterly dividend of $0.945 per share. The dividend equates to an annualized payout of $3.78 per share. The reported annualized dividend yield was 1.7%.
News · 2026-08-07
- Revenue Performance and MixImportance 18 · Surprise 14Waste Management reported quarterly revenue of $6.68 billion, up 4% year over year. Revenue slightly missed analyst estimates, although the company exceeded the quarterly EPS consensus with $2.02 versus $1.98 expected.…
News · 2026-08-06
- Revenue Performance and MixImportance 18 · Surprise 14Waste Management reported quarterly revenue of $6.68 billion, up 4% year over year. Revenue slightly missed analyst estimates, although the company exceeded the quarterly EPS consensus with $2.02 versus $1.98 expected.…
News · 2026-08-05
- Revenue Performance and MixImportance 18 · Surprise 14Waste Management reported quarterly revenue of $6.68 billion, up 4% year over year. Revenue slightly missed analyst estimates, although the company exceeded the quarterly EPS consensus with $2.02 versus $1.98 expected.…
News · 2026-08-04
- Revenue Performance and MixImportance 18 · Surprise 14Waste Management reported quarterly revenue of $6.68 billion, up 4% year over year. Revenue slightly missed analyst estimates, although the company exceeded the quarterly EPS consensus with $2.02 versus $1.98 expected.…
- Quarterly Dividend DeclarationImportance 13 · Surprise 6Waste Management paid or declared a quarterly dividend of $0.945 per share. The dividend equates to an annualized payout of $3.78 per share. The reported annualized dividend yield was 1.7%.
News · 2026-08-03
- Products and TechnologyImportance 31 · Surprise 42WM is advancing its “Landfill of the Future” initiative from remote-controlled equipment toward autonomous landfill operations. In collaboration with Caterpillar, the company plans to test a Caterpillar-developed…
- Market Demand TrendsImportance 20 · Surprise 24Waste Management is experiencing softer waste collection volumes, with weaker recycling activity contributing to slower top-line growth. Severe winter weather also affected operating activity and customer volumes.…
News · 2026-08-01
- Guidance / OutlookImportance 41 · Surprise 60Waste Management narrowed its 2026 full-year revenue outlook after reporting softer waste volumes. Third-party reports attributed the pressure to severe winter weather, lower recycling activity, and delays connecting…
- Adjusted EBITDA PerformanceImportance 37 · Surprise 32Second-quarter operating EBITDA increased 5.5% year over year despite softer waste volumes. Pricing discipline and cost controls drove the EBITDA improvement and supported a higher margin outlook. Waste Management…
- Market Demand TrendsImportance 20 · Surprise 24Waste Management is experiencing softer waste collection volumes, with weaker recycling activity contributing to slower top-line growth. Severe winter weather also affected operating activity and customer volumes.…
News · 2026-07-31
- Revenue Performance and MixImportance 57 · Surprise 50Waste Management reported second-quarter revenue of $6.68 billion, up 4% year over year but slightly below expectations. Softer collection volumes, severe winter weather, and lower recycling activity pressured revenue…
- Market Demand TrendsImportance 20 · Surprise 24Waste Management is experiencing softer waste collection volumes, with weaker recycling activity contributing to slower top-line growth. Severe winter weather also affected operating activity and customer volumes.…
News · 2026-07-30
- Revenue Performance and MixImportance 57 · Surprise 50Waste Management reported second-quarter revenue of $6.68 billion, up 4% year over year but slightly below expectations. Softer collection volumes, severe winter weather, and lower recycling activity pressured revenue…
- Market Demand TrendsImportance 20 · Surprise 24Waste Management is experiencing softer waste collection volumes, with weaker recycling activity contributing to slower top-line growth. Severe winter weather also affected operating activity and customer volumes.…
10-Q · 2026-07-29
- Products and TechnologyImportance 31 · Surprise 42The company is expanding beyond traditional collection and disposal through recycling, organics collection and processing, medical-waste services, renewable-energy projects, and emerging waste-diversion technologies.…
- Strategic InitiativesImportance 31 · Surprise 42Waste Management is executing a focused-differentiation and continuous-improvement strategy supported by automation, digitalization and its asset network. The Company is extending beyond traditional waste operations…
- Manufacturing And CapacityImportance 23 · Surprise 24Waste Management operates the largest landfill network in the U.S. and Canada and uses transfer stations to consolidate, compact, and transport waste to serve larger urban markets. The company is investing in recycling…
- ESG and SustainabilityImportance 23 · Surprise 24Waste Management published its 2026 Sustainability Report and reported progress toward 2030 sustainability goals. The Company links those goals to growth in its Recycling Processing and Sales and Renewable Energy…
- Income Tax Rate ChangesImportance 20 · Surprise 40Second-quarter 2026 income tax expense increased to $238 million from $201 million, and the effective tax rate rose to 23.2% from 21.7%. Six-month tax expense increased to $406 million from $352 million, while the…
- Competition and Pricing PressureImportance 10 · Surprise 6Waste Management competes with governmental, quasi-governmental, and private providers, with pricing the primary competitive factor, particularly in residential services. Economic conditions, consumer spending,…
- SeasonalityImportance 10 · Surprise 6Waste Management’s operating revenues and volumes typically increase during the summer months, supporting higher second- and third-quarter revenue and operating results. Severe storms, prolonged inclement weather, and…