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Mar 31, 2025
Waste Management Q1 2025 Earnings Report
Waste Management reported solid Q1 2025 results with strong revenue growth driven by core operations and recent healthcare acquisitions.
Key Takeaways
WM delivered a strong Q1 2025 performance, driven by disciplined cost management, strong legacy business growth, and a successful contribution from WM Healthcare Solutions.
Revenue grew by 16.7% year-over-year to $6.018 billion.
Adjusted EPS reached $1.67, supported by healthcare acquisitions and sustainability investments.
Net income totaled $637 million despite higher interest expenses from recent acquisitions.
WM Healthcare Solutions contributed significantly with $619 million in revenue.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
WM reaffirmed confidence in achieving its 2025 financial outlook driven by strong operational performance and synergies from recent acquisitions.
Positive Outlook
- Integration of WM Healthcare Solutions is progressing well and synergy targets are on track.
- Sustainability growth investments are expected to drive future margins.
- Disciplined revenue growth and pricing initiatives are strengthening core operations.
- Operational efficiency initiatives are improving margins across segments.
- Free cash flow for 2025 is projected between $2.675 billion and $2.775 billion.
Challenges Ahead
- Increased interest expenses related to the Stericycle acquisition could pressure net income.
- Winter weather negatively impacted volume growth in Q1.
- Residential collection volumes are declining due to strategic exits from low-margin markets.
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