Waste Management misses Q4 revenue and EPS estimates

Waste Management

28/01/2026 22:08

Overview

Environmental solutions provider's Q4 revenue and adjusted EPS missed analysts' expectations

Company achieved best-ever operating expenses as a percentage of revenue

Company plans to return $3.5 bln to shareholders in 2026 through dividends and buybacks

Outlook

Waste Management expects 2026 revenue between $26.425 bln and $26.625 bln

Company forecasts 2026 adjusted operating EBITDA of $8.150 bln to $8.250 bln

Waste Management anticipates 2026 free cash flow growth of 29.4%

Result Drivers

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE - WM achieved record performance in operating expenses as a percentage of revenue, enhancing margins through disciplined execution

TECHNOLOGY AND AUTOMATION - Investments in technology and automation generated efficiencies, structurally enhancing margins and cash generation

HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS IMPROVEMENT - Healthcare Solutions segment's EBITDA margin improved through integration and synergy capture

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q4 Revenue
Miss
$6.31 bln
$6.39 bln (22 Analysts)
Q4 Adjusted EPS
Miss
$1.93
$1.94 (24 Analysts)
Q4 EPS
$1.83


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