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Casella reports second quarter 2026 results

Casella Waste Systems (Nasdaq: CWST) reported Q2 2026 revenues of $543.7 million, up 16.9% year over year, driven by acquisitions and higher collection and disposal pricing. Net income was $3.8 million versus $5.2 million in Q2 2025. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $123.2 million. For 2026, it raised revenue guidance to $2.090-$2.110 billion and lowered net income guidance to $0-$6 million.

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Published Aug 6, 2026, 11:30 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$CWSTBullishMed
01

Why it matters

Traders can reassess valuation and positioning based on the combination of stronger top-line growth, improved operating cash flow, and a guidance mix that raises revenue but lowers net income range.

02

Market read

The key tradable items are the Q2 print plus the raised FY2026 revenue guidance and lowered FY2026 net income range, with fuel-cost offsetting via floating recovery fees.

03

What to watch

Adjusted EBITDA margin headwind from elevated fuel costs (40 bps) may persist, and acquisition integration timing could affect future cash conversion and reported net income.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after-hours guidance update, ahead of Aug 7 conference call

Background

Casella Waste Systems reported Q2 2026 financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2026, and updated FY2026 guidance.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$CWSTBullishMedium confidence
Context

Casella (CWST) reported Q2 2026 results and raised FY2026 revenue guidance, citing acquisition activity and higher floating fuel recovery fees.

Expected impact

Near-term bias modestly positive on guidance raise, but investors may focus on weaker net income outlook and margin headwinds from elevated fuel costs.

Evidence & confidence

The article discloses specific Q2 operating metrics (revenue, adjusted EBITDA, cash flow) plus updated FY2026 revenue and net income ranges, giving traders concrete targets to reprice.

Market effects

Sector

Solid waste pricing strength and fuel-recovery fee mechanics highlighted, reinforcing read-through for regional waste operators’ margin sensitivity.

Regional

Mid-Atlantic integration progress and route optimization initiatives suggest execution focus in a key operating footprint.

Global

Limited global spillover; primarily a US regional waste services earnings and guidance signal.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Despite revenue guidance increase, the net income outlook is lowered to a $0 to $6 million range, implying earnings quality risk or higher interest and cost pressures.

Key entities

  • company
    Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

    Regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management services provider reporting Q2 2026 results and updated FY2026 guidance.

  • executive
    Ned Coletta

    President and CEO cited pricing execution, landfill volumes, fuel recovery fees, and acquisition activity as drivers.

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