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Waste Management’s (NYSE:WM) Q3 2026: beats on revenue

Waste Management reported Q3 2026 revenue of $6.85 billion, beating estimates by 0.5% and growing 6.3% year-on-year. Adjusted EPS missed estimates by 1.4%. The company expects full-year revenue at the high end of its previous guidance range, with EBITDA guidance in line with estimates. Operating and free cash flow margins improved year-on-year.

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Published Oct 27, 2026, 8:52 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$WMNeutralHigh
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Why it matters

The earnings beat on revenue may support short-term buying, while the EPS miss could trigger profit-taking; guidance at the high end may mitigate downside.

02

Market read

First-report earnings data for a large-cap utility/industrial stock, offering actionable insight for traders.

03

What to watch

Higher free cash flow margin and operating margin improvement suggest operational efficiency gains.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: after-hours release

Background

Waste Management (NYSE:WM) reported Q3 2026 results, beating revenue estimates but missing EPS expectations, and provided full-year guidance.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$WMNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Q3 2026 earnings release shows revenue beat but EPS miss, with guidance at high end of range.

Expected impact

potential modest downside as market prices in EPS miss, offset by revenue beat

Evidence & confidence

Revenue beat is modest (0.5%) while adjusted EPS missed by 1.4%; investors may weigh guidance and margin expansion.

Market effects

Sector

Waste management sector may see slight uplift from revenue guidance, but earnings miss could temper sentiment.

Regional

U.S. market participants may adjust exposure to WM and related REITs.

Global

Limited to investors tracking U.S. waste services and ESG-focused funds.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Despite EPS miss, strong cash flow and margin expansion could justify a buy on dip.

Key entities

  • Company
    Waste Management

    U.S. waste management services provider.

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StoryWaste Management posts revenue beat, earnings miss and returns $957 million to shareholders in Q3 2026

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