Waste Management (WM) to Post Earnings on Tuesday

Waste Management (NYSE:WM) will likely be releasing its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Tuesday, July 28th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.98 per share and revenue of $6.7092 billion for the quarter. Interested persons may visit the the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

Waste Management (NYSE:WM) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 28th. The business services provider reported $1.81 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.75 by $0.06. Waste Management had a return on equity of 31.90% and a net margin of 10.99%.The business had revenue of $6.23 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.28 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.67 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.5% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts expect Waste Management to post $8 EPS for the current fiscal year and $9 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Waste Management Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:WM opened at $238.86 on Monday. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $224.17 and a 200 day moving average price of $227.13. Waste Management has a twelve month low of $194.11 and a twelve month high of $248.13. The company has a market cap of $95.92 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.57, a PEG ratio of 2.90 and a beta of 0.44. The company has a quick ratio of 0.89, a current ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.22.

Waste Management Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 18th. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 5th were issued a dividend of $0.945 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, June 5th. This represents a $3.78 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.6%. Waste Management’s payout ratio is 54.70%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research firms have recently weighed in on WM. Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price objective on Waste Management from $273.00 to $268.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. TD Cowen boosted their target price on shares of Waste Management from $270.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their target price on shares of Waste Management from $235.00 to $240.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price target on shares of Waste Management from $265.00 to $270.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, April 10th. Finally, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce upgraded shares of Waste Management from a “hold” rating to an “outperformer” rating and set a $244.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Fifteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Waste Management has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $256.74.

Key Waste Management News

Here are the key news stories impacting Waste Management this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Analysts expect WM to report higher revenue and earnings, supported by stronger collection and disposal pricing plus a sharp increase in renewable energy sales. WM Is Set to Report Q2 Earnings: Here’s What Investors Should Know
• Positive Sentiment: WM was highlighted as a stock that can benefit from inflation because its contracts allow it to pass rising costs through to customers, which supports margins and earnings resilience. 2 Stocks Built to Thrive If Inflation Refuses to Fade
• Positive Sentiment: The company was also cited as one of several waste firms using AI to improve efficiency and expand margins, reinforcing the long-term growth narrative. 3 Waste Stocks Turning AI Investments Into Growth
• Neutral Sentiment: Several articles published ahead of earnings focused on Wall Street estimates and key operating metrics, suggesting investors are mainly waiting for the actual Q2 report before making a bigger move. Curious about Waste Management (WM) Q2 Performance? Explore Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics
• Neutral Sentiment: One broad S&P 500 article mentioned WM among companies worth investigating, but it did not provide a specific new catalyst for the stock. 1 S&P 500 Stock Worth Investigating and 2 Facing Challenges

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently modified their holdings of WM. Bey Douglas LLC increased its holdings in Waste Management by 3.7% in the 4th quarter. Bey Douglas LLC now owns 1,233 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $271,000 after buying an additional 44 shares during the period. Quest Investment Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Waste Management by 1.4% in the 3rd quarter. Quest Investment Management LLC now owns 3,631 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $802,000 after buying an additional 51 shares in the last quarter. Scarborough Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Waste Management by 28.1% during the 4th quarter. Scarborough Advisors LLC now owns 269 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $59,000 after acquiring an additional 59 shares during the period. Ingalls & Snyder LLC boosted its position in shares of Waste Management by 0.3% during the 4th quarter. Ingalls & Snyder LLC now owns 19,521 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $4,289,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Rehmann Capital Advisory Group boosted its position in shares of Waste Management by 1.2% during the 3rd quarter. Rehmann Capital Advisory Group now owns 6,047 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $1,335,000 after acquiring an additional 70 shares in the last quarter. 80.40% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Waste Management

Waste Management, Inc (NYSE: WM) is a leading provider of integrated waste management and environmental services in North America. The company offers end-to-end solutions that span collection, transfer, disposal and recycling, along with landfill operations and related infrastructure. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Waste Management serves a broad customer base that includes residential, commercial, industrial and municipal clients.

Core services include curbside and commercial waste collection, roll-off and temporary container services, materials recovery and recycling, and engineered landfill disposal.