WM · News · 20260801N
Guidance / Outlook
WASTE MANAGEMENT INC · 2026-08-01 · Importance 41 · Surprise 60 · In source text
Waste 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 new renewable natural gas plants. Management maintained its adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow guidance while raising its margin outlook, indicating that operational efficiency and pricing discipline are offsetting weaker top-line growth. Quarterly revenue was reported at $6.68 billion, up 4% year over year, while the company said volume weakness should be temporary.
Key facts
- Waste Management, Inc. narrowed its full-year revenue outlook while maintaining EBITDA and free cash flow guidance and raising its margin outlook. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| revenue | unclear | probable | — | Waste Management, Inc. narrowed its full-year revenue outlook while maintaining EBITDA and free cash flow guidance and raising its margin… |
| margin | positive | probable | — | Waste Management, Inc. narrowed its full-year revenue outlook while maintaining EBITDA and free cash flow guidance and raising its margin… |