WM Reports 6.3% Revenue Growth and Reaffirms 2026 Financial Guidance

Date: October 28, 2026

Source: WM

WM reported third-quarter 2026 revenue growth of 6.3% and a 5.8% increase in adjusted operating EBITDA compared with that of last year. The company also reported improved cash flow generation and reaffirmed its full-year financial guidance, with revenue and free cash flow expected to finish near the upper end of their respective guidance ranges. The results reflect continued growth across the company's integrated collection, disposal, and recycling operations, despite ongoing cost pressures affecting the industry.

WM's performance provides an important benchmark for evaluating the broader solid waste market. Revenue growth, profitability, and cash flow trends at the country's largest waste management company can offer insights into pricing, disposal demand, and operating efficiency. The results also demonstrate the financial advantages of scale and vertical integration, particularly for companies that control collection routes, transfer infrastructure, landfills, and recycling facilities. For smaller operators, WM's performance highlights the importance of maintaining operating margins while investing in equipment, technology, and infrastructure.

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