3 Things to Know Before You Buy Waste Management Stock

The company is the largest provider of waste collection, recycling, and environmental services in North America. WM has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years.

The Motley Fool • Aug 21, 2026

Here's Why Investors Must Hold WM Stock in Their Portfolios Now

WM's tech-driven efficiencies, Stericycle gains and steady dividends support growth. However, elevated debt and weak liquidity remain key risks.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 14, 2026

WM's 2026 Outlook Tests Whether Margin Gains Can Offset Softer Volumes

WM cuts its 2026 revenue outlook on softer volumes, while stronger margins, pricing and cash flow test its ability to sustain earnings momentum.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 14, 2026

Is WM Stock Worth Buying as Margins Rise but Valuation Stays Rich?

WM pairs stronger margins and cash flow with premium valuation and heavy debt, leaving investors to weigh durable growth against limited room for setbacks.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 14, 2026

Waste Management Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Waste Management NYSE: WM reported second-quarter operating EBITDA growth of 5.5%, or 9.1% excluding contributions from wildfire cleanup activity in the prior-year period, as pricing discipline, cost controls and technology investments supported profitability despite softer volume trends.

MarketBeat • Aug 1, 2026

WM Q2 Earnings Call Highlights Margin Gains, Volume and Cash Flow

Waste Management highlights margin gains, technology investments and healthcare integration while maintaining profitability guidance despite softer volumes.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 30, 2026

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Waste Management, Inc. (WM) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Jul 29, 2026

WM Earnings Beat on Pricing in Q2, Revenues Miss Estimates

WM beats Q2 earnings estimates as pricing and efficiency lift margins, but softer volumes lead revenues to miss expectations.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 29, 2026

WM Announces Second Quarter 2026 Earnings

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--WM (NYSE: WM) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.   Three Months Ended   Three Months Ended   June 30, 2026 (in millions, except per share amounts) June 30, 2025 (in millions, except per share amounts)     As Reported As Adjusted(a)   As Reported As Adjusted(a)             Revenue $6,684 $6,684   $6,430 $6,430             Income from Operations $1,253 $1,290   $1,151 $1,215             Operating EBITDA(b) (c) $2,030 $2,067   $1,895 $1.

Business Wire • Jul 28, 2026

Here's What Key Metrics Tell Us About Waste Management (WM) Q2 Earnings

The headline numbers for Waste Management (WM) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 28, 2026