Form 10-Q · Quarterly report
Waste Management 10-Q, filed Oct 28, 2026
- Filed
- CIK
- 0000823768
- Accession no.
- 0001628280-26-067830
Summary
Waste Management reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of $6.85 billion, up 6.3% from $6.44 billion a year earlier, driven by higher yield in its Collection and Disposal business, higher fuel-related energy surcharges, and yield and volume growth in its Recycling Processing and Sales and Renewable Energy segments, partly offset by lower Collection and Disposal volumes and lower renewable natural gas prices. The company allocated $957 million of available cash to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchases during the quarter and said market prices for recycled commodities declined over the nine months ended September 30, 2026.
Key points
- Third-quarter 2026 operating expenses were $4.09 billion, or 59.8% of revenues, up from $3.80 billion, or 58.9% of revenues, a year earlier.
- Waste Management operates five reportable segments: Collection and Disposal - East Tier, Collection and Disposal - West Tier, Recycling Processing and Sales, Renewable Energy, and Healthcare Solutions.
- The company published its 2026 Sustainability Report outlining progress toward its 2030 sustainability goals.
- Market prices for recycled commodities declined in the nine months ended September 30, 2026 compared with the prior-year period, with declines also affecting the Renewable Energy segment.
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From the filing
Item 2. Management’s Discussion Overview We are North America’s leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions, providing services throughout the United States (“U.S.”) and Canada. We partner with our customers and the communities we serve to manage and reduce waste at each stage from collection to disposal, while recovering valuable resources and creating clean, renewable energy. We own or operate the largest network of landfills throughout the U.S. and Canada. …
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