Waste Management Earnings Reports

WM delivered a strong Q1 2025 performance, driven by disciplined cost management, strong legacy business growth, and a successful contribution from WM Healthcare Solutions.

Waste Management announced strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 results, driven by improvements in the core business, expansion of sustainability platforms, and the acquisition of Stericycle. The company anticipates continued growth in 2025, focusing on operational performance, strategic investments, and shareholder value.

Waste Management announced strong Q3 2024 results, driven by investments in technology and disciplined pricing programs, leading to an 11% growth in adjusted operating EBITDA and a record margin of 30.5%. The company is on track to deliver approximately $6.5 billion in adjusted operating EBITDA and $2.15 billion in free cash flow for the full year 2024.

Waste Management reported a 5.5% increase in revenue and a 10.3% increase in adjusted operating EBITDA. Margin expanded by 130 basis points, reaching 30.0%. The company continues to expand its core collection and disposal operations through acquisitions and is making progress on sustainability investments.

Waste Management (WM) announced strong financial results for Q1 2024, with adjusted operating EBITDA growth of 14.6% and margin expansion of 240 basis points. The company raised its full-year outlook for both adjusted operating EBITDA and free cash flow by $100 million.

Waste Management reported strong Q4 2023 earnings, driven by pricing and operating excellence programs. The company's adjusted operating EBITDA grew by 14.7%, with margin expansion ahead of plan. WM anticipates continued growth throughout 2024.

Waste Management announced strong Q3 2023 results, driven by pricing discipline and cost structure optimization, leading to over 6% growth in adjusted operating EBITDA and 100 basis points of adjusted operating EBITDA margin expansion.

WM's Q1 2023 performance was in line with expectations, with organic revenue growth in the collection and disposal business of 7.0%. The company remains focused on cost management, technology and automation, disciplined pricing, and sustainability growth investments.

Waste Management (WM) reported strong financial growth in 2022, with the collection and disposal business exceeding expectations and delivering double-digit adjusted operating EBITDA growth in both the fourth quarter and for the full year. The company is investing in automation technology and sustainability businesses to drive future performance.

Waste Management announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, demonstrating strong organic revenue growth and operating efficiencies that led to double-digit growth in income from operations and diluted earnings per share.

Waste Management announced strong financial results for Q2 2022, driven by exceptional organic revenue growth and diligent cost management. The company exceeded expectations, leading to an increase in the full-year financial outlook. They also achieved milestones in their sustainability growth journey by bringing a new renewable natural gas plant into service and completing technology and automation upgrades at a materials recovery facility.

Waste Management reported strong Q1 2022 results with double-digit growth in revenue, operating EBITDA, and net cash provided by operating activities. The company is on track to achieve its full-year guidance, driven by effective responses to inflationary pressures and advancements in strategic priorities.

Waste Management reported strong full-year results, delivering record revenue, income from operations, and net cash provided by operating activities. The company's performance allowed them to return over $2.3 billion to shareholders during 2021 and plan a 13% increase in the dividend rate for 2022.

Waste Management announced strong Q3 2021 results, driven by robust revenue growth from organic sources and the integration of Advanced Disposal. The company is on track to meet full-year financial targets despite accelerating cost inflation.

Waste Management reported strong Q2 2021 results, driven by economic recovery and the integration of Advanced Disposal. The company exceeded expectations, with adjusted operating EBITDA growing by 28% and free cash flow reaching $649 million. As a result, Waste Management is increasing its full-year revenue, adjusted operating EBITDA, and free cash flow guidance and expects to repurchase an additional $850 million of its common stock in 2021.

Waste Management announced strong financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, surpassing expectations and leading to an increase in the company's 2021 financial guidance.

Waste Management announced strong financial results for Q4 2020, driven by disciplined cost management and the acquisition of Advanced Disposal. The company is focused on technology investments and integration of Advanced Disposal to generate strong returns in 2021.

Waste Management announced its Q3 2020 financial results, revealing a revenue decline in the collection and disposal business offset by yield growth, improved operating expenses, and a focus on cost management. The company reported strong operating EBITDA and net cash provided by operating activities, highlighting its resilience and strategic initiatives during the pandemic.

Waste Management reported a decrease in revenue to $3.56 billion compared to $3.95 billion in the same period last year. Net income decreased to $307 million, or $0.72 per diluted share, compared to $381 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2019. The company saw robust improvements in volumes and earnings each month as we progressed through the quarter with June standing out as the strongest month.

Waste Management reported Q1 2020 revenues of $3.73 billion, a slight increase from $3.70 billion in Q1 2019. Net income was $361 million, or $0.85 per diluted share, compared to $347 million, or $0.81 per diluted share in the same period last year. The company has suspended its 2020 financial guidance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Waste Management announced its Q4 2019 financial results, with revenues reaching $3.85 billion. Net income for the quarter was $447 million, or $1.05 per diluted share. On an adjusted basis, earnings per diluted share were $1.19 for the fourth quarter of 2019.