WASTE MANAGEMENT INC — Form 8-K
Filed October 27, 2026 · analyzed by the 8-K Agent
8-K
▲ Likely positive
significance 28/100
What the filing says
WM reported Q3 2026 revenue of $6.846B (+6.3% YoY), adjusted operating EBITDA of $2.121B (+5.8%), and diluted EPS of $2.15 (adjusted). Nine-month free cash flow reached $3.01B (+42% YoY), with the company returning $957M to shareholders in Q3 ($580M repurchases, $377M dividends). Healthcare Solutions segment revenue grew 3.7% with operating EBITDA up 30%. The company affirmed full-year 2026 guidance, expecting revenue at the high end of $26.275B–$26.475B range and free cash flow at the high end of $3.75B–$3.85B.
Why this rating
Solid operational execution with modest revenue/EBITDA growth. Event is routine quarterly earnings report with guidance reaffirmation. Free cash flow strength and shareholder returns notable but represent normal capital deployment. At $92B market cap, incremental changes are not trajectory-altering.
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