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Jun 30, 2021
Waste Management Q2 2021 Earnings Report
Waste Management's Q2 2021 performance was marked by substantial growth driven by economic recovery and the integration of Advanced Disposal, leading to exceeded expectations and increased financial guidance.
Key Takeaways
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's business experienced tremendous growth in Q2 due to the economic recovery from the pandemic.
The acquisition of Advanced Disposal, return of volumes, and focus on cost control contributed to exceeding financial expectations.
Adjusted operating EBITDA grew 28%, and adjusted operating EBITDA margin expanded 50 basis points.
The company generated more than $1 billion of cash from operations.
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Forward Guidance
Waste Management has revised its 2021 outlook, expecting total company revenue growth of 15.5% to 16.0%, adjusted operating EBITDA between $5.0 billion and $5.1 billion, and free cash flow between $2.5 billion and $2.6 billion.
Positive Outlook
- Total Company revenue growth in 2021 is expected to be 15.5% to 16.0%.
- Combined internal revenue growth from yield and volume in the collection and disposal business is expected to be 5.5% or greater.
- Adjusted operating EBITDA is expected to be between $5.0 billion and $5.1 billion in 2021.
- Free cash flow is projected to be between $2.5 billion and $2.6 billion in 2021.
- The Company is on target to capture between $80 million and $85 million in cost synergies in 2021 from the acquisition of Advanced Disposal.