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Waste Management: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

Waste Management Inc. (WM) reported Q3 earnings of $820M, or $2.05 per share, missing analyst estimates of $2.18 per share. Revenue was $6.85B, exceeding expectations of $6.8B. The company expects full-year revenue between $26.28B and $26.48B.

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Published Oct 28, 2026, 6:36 PM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$WMBearishHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings miss may trigger a sell‑off in WM and related waste‑service stocks, while the revenue beat could soften the decline.

02

Market read

First‑report earnings data for a large‑cap utility‑type stock; actionable for short‑term traders.

03

What to watch

Guidance for FY revenue of $26.28‑$26.48 B may offset short‑term EPS concerns.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post‑market today

Background

Waste Management (WM) is the largest U.S. waste‑collection and recycling firm, regularly tracked by investors for its stable cash flow and dividend yield.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$WMBearishHigh confidence
Context

Waste Management reported Q3 earnings that missed EPS expectations but beat revenue forecasts, providing fresh guidance for FY revenue.

Expected impact

downward pressure as the market prices in the EPS miss

Evidence & confidence

The EPS of $2.15 fell short of the $2.18 consensus, a material miss for a large‑cap waste services company.

Market effects

Sector

May weigh on other waste‑management and utility stocks as analysts reassess sector earnings expectations.

Regional

Limited to U.S. markets; no immediate global ripple.

Global

Low; the news is company‑specific.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Revenue beat could support a longer‑term bullish case despite the EPS miss.

Key entities

  • Company
    Waste Management Inc.

    U.S. waste‑collection and recycling services provider.

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