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WM president says ‘we’ve turned a corner’ on healthcare waste profits

WM reported Q3 2026 revenue of $6.84B, up 6.25% YoY, and net income of $820M, up 36% YoY. The Healthcare Solutions segment saw its first YoY revenue increase since the 2024 Stericycle acquisition, with a 33% EBITDA increase. CEO Jim Fish will retire, with President John Morris taking over in January. WM met its healthcare segment's core price and SG&A targets.

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Published Oct 28, 2026, 5:08 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$WMBullishMed
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat and operational efficiencies suggest a positive re‑rating of WM's growth outlook, especially in the healthcare waste niche.

02

Market read

Strong earnings and integration progress may drive WM stock higher in the short term and influence sector sentiment.

03

What to watch

Potential future billing issues or ERP integration delays could impact margins despite current improvements.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post‑earnings release today

Background

Waste Management (WM) reported Q3 2026 results, highlighting the first year‑over‑year revenue growth for its Healthcare Solutions segment after the 2024 Stericycle acquisition.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$WMBullishHigh confidence
Context

Q3 2026 earnings show revenue $6.84B (+6.3% YoY), net income $820M (+36% YoY) and Healthcare Solutions EBITDA up 33%, indicating successful Stericycle integration.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as investors price in stronger healthcare margins and growth.

Evidence & confidence

Revenue and profit growth exceed expectations; SG&A efficiency improves, supporting a bullish outlook.

Market effects

Sector

Healthcare waste management sector may see broader confidence as integration milestones are hit.

Regional

U.S. waste services market could benefit from demonstrated scalability of recent acquisition.

Global

Shows how large waste‑management M&A can create value, relevant for global ESG waste‑service investors.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Integration risks remain; cost overruns or regulatory hurdles could temper upside.

Key entities

  • Executive
    Jim Fish

    Outgoing CEO who led the earnings call.

  • Executive
    John Morris

    President set to become CEO in January.

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