WM · News · 20260731N

Revenue Performance and Mix

WASTE MANAGEMENT INC · 2026-07-31 · Importance 57 · Surprise 50 · No source text

Waste 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 performance. Management narrowed its full-year 2026 revenue outlook, while delays connecting new renewable natural gas plants also reduced expected revenue contribution.

Key facts

Waste Management, Inc. reported Q2 adjusted earnings per share of $2.02 and revenue of $6.68 billion, a 4% year-over-year increase. source
Waste Management, Inc. reported that revenue of $6.68 billion in Q2 slightly missed expectations due to softer waste volumes. source

Impact estimates

metric	direction	stage	expected	basis
revenue	positive	realized	+4.0%	Waste Management, Inc. reported Q2 adjusted earnings per share of $2.02 and revenue of $6.68 billion, a 4% year-over-year increase.