Waste Management Q1 adjusted EPS beats estimates on pricing discipline, renewable energy growth

Waste Management

28/04/2026 21:41

Overview

U.S. waste services provider's Q1 revenue rose 3.5%, slightly missing analyst expectations

Adjusted EPS for Q1 beat analyst expectations

Company completed three new recycling facilities, adding nearly 300,000 tons of capacity

Outlook

Waste Management reaffirms its full-year financial outlook for 2026

Company cites flexible balance sheet and ongoing investments as positioning for opportunities in any economic environment

Result Drivers

PRICING AND COST CONTROL - Co said disciplined price execution and cost optimization led to growth in Collection and Disposal operating EBITDA and margin

TECHNOLOGY AND AUTOMATION - Co attributed improved operating expenses and efficiency to use of technology and automation

SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTS - Co said increased renewable natural gas production and higher recycling volumes from growth projects contributed to results

Company press release: ID:nBw23jTQ3a

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 Revenue
Slight Miss*
$6.23 bln
$6.29 bln (21 Analysts)
Q1 Adjusted EPS
Beat
$1.81
$1.74 (23 Analysts)
Q1 EPS
$1.79


*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.

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