Waste Management (WM) Reports Strong Q3 2026 Results Driven by Pricing Power and Cost Discipline
Waste Management (WM) reported robust third-quarter 2026 financial results, highlighted by a 6.3% increase in total revenue to $6.846 billion. The company's growth was primarily driven by a 5.8% core price increase and higher energy surcharges, which helped offset slight declines in collection and disposal volumes resulting from the intentional shedding of lower-margin residential business. Profitability metrics showed significant strength, with Adjusted Diluted EPS rising to $2.15 from $1.98 in the prior year. Free cash flow through the first nine months surged 42% to $3.01 billion, supported by disciplined capital spending and operational execution. The company also saw substantial EBITDA growth in its sustainability segments, including a 33% increase in Healthcare Solutions and a 40% jump in Recycling Processing & Sales.
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Topics: EBITDA EPS Free Cash Flow Healthcare Solutions Segment Recycling Processing Revenue Growth