Waste Management Reports Q1 Earnings with Strong Free Cash Flow and Operating Margin Growth
Waste Management (NYSE:WM) reported first-quarter earnings for 2026, showing a nearly 6% increase in operating EBITDA driven by strong pricing and margin expansion. The company's free cash flow nearly doubled to $920 million, supporting dividends and buybacks while maintaining leverage at 2.94x. Despite volume headwinds from winter weather and the absence of prior-year wildfire-related activity, management remains confident in meeting full-year guidance.
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Topics: dividends and buybacks ebitda growth free cash flow renewable energy waste management