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Unpacking Q2 Earnings: Onterris (NYSE:ONT) In The Context Of Other Waste Management Stocks

Perma-Fix (PESI) reported Q2 revenue of $12.89M, down 11.7% YoY, missing EBITDA and EPS estimates; stock fell 28.7%. Waste Connections (WCN) reported $2.56B revenue, up 6.4% YoY, beating expectations; stock down 7.9%. Republic Services (RSG) reported $4.43B revenue, up 4.6% YoY, beating estimates; stock up 2.8%.

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Published Oct 9, 2026, 9:23 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$ONTNeutralLow
01

Why it matters

All three companies reported earnings; two missed expectations, one beat, leading to mixed price reactions. No new guidance or deals were disclosed.

02

Market read

Mixed earnings outcomes generate limited trading opportunities; the article is primarily a recap.

03

What to watch

Potential impact of upcoming environmental regulations and commodity price changes on margins.

Relevance 4/10Novelty 2/10Timing: none

Background

The article recaps Q2 earnings for three U.S. waste‑management companies and references Onterris in the headline only.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$ONTNeutralLow confidence
Context

Title mentions Onterris but article provides no new data about the company.

Expected impact

no material move anticipated

Evidence & confidence

Article only references the ticker in the headline without any new facts.

$PESIBearishMedium confidence
Context

Q2 earnings recap shows revenue down 11.7% and a 28.7% share decline.

Expected impact

likely continued pressure as the market prices in the miss

Evidence & confidence

Recap of a significant earnings miss and large post‑earnings drop.

$WCNNeutralMedium confidence
Context

Q2 earnings beat with revenue up 6.4% and stock down 7.9% post‑report.

Expected impact

possible stabilization as the beat may attract buying

Evidence & confidence

Beat on revenue and EPS but price still down, indicating mixed reaction.

$RSGBullishMedium confidence
Context

Q2 earnings beat; stock up 2.8% after report.

Expected impact

likely mild upward pressure from the beat

Evidence & confidence

Beat on revenue and EBITDA with a small price gain.

Market effects

Sector

Waste‑management sector shows mixed Q2 results; no clear sector‑wide catalyst.

Regional

U.S. waste‑service stocks exhibit varied moves, limiting broader market effect.

Global

Limited; article is a recap of U.S. earnings without global macro impact.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Despite earnings beats, the sector may face headwinds from regulatory scrutiny on waste disposal costs.

Key entities

  • Company
    Perma‑Fix

    Hazardous waste treatment firm (NASDAQ:PESI) with Q2 revenue decline and earnings miss.

  • Company
    Waste Connections

    Municipal solid waste operator (NYSE:WCN) with Q2 revenue growth and earnings beat.

  • Company
    Republic Services

    Waste‑management provider (NYSE:RSG) with Q2 earnings beat and modest stock gain.

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