Waste Management Q3 Revenue Rises 6.3% to $6.85 Billion
Waste Management reported Q3 2026 revenue of $6.85B, up 6.3% YoY, and adjusted EPS of $2.15. Adjusted EBITDA rose 5.8% to $2.12B. The company maintained its 2026 guidance, expecting revenue and free cash flow at the high ends of projected ranges. Collection volume declined slightly, but pricing and energy surcharges drove growth. The company also opened a new renewable natural gas facility.
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
The beat on revenue and EPS, plus reaffirmed high‑end guidance, is likely to drive short‑term price appreciation.
Market read
First‑report earnings with material beat; relevant for traders targeting waste‑service sector and broader industrials.
What to watch
Potential headwinds from declining collection volumes and residential exit could temper upside.
Background
Quarterly earnings release for Waste Management (WM) covering Q3 2026.
Ticker impact
Waste Management reported Q3 2026 revenue up 6.3% YoY to $6.85B and affirmed guidance at the high end of its range.
likely upward pressure as market prices in revenue beat and high‑end guidance.
Revenue and EPS both rose year‑over‑year, and the company reaffirmed guidance at the top of its range, which typically supports a price rally.
Market effects
Positive earnings may lift the waste‑management and broader environmental services sector.
U.S. waste‑service stocks could see modest gains.
Limited to U.S. and North American waste‑service markets.
Counterpoint
If the market had already priced in the guidance, the beat may be muted.
Key entities
- companyWaste Management, Inc.
U.S. waste‑collection and disposal firm reporting Q3 results.
