Waste Management misses Q4 revenue and EPS estimates
Overview
Environmental solutions provider's Q4 revenue and adjusted EPS missed analysts' expectations
Company achieved best-ever operating expenses as a percentage of revenue
Company plans to return $3.5 bln to shareholders in 2026 through dividends and buybacks
Outlook
Waste Management expects 2026 revenue between $26.425 bln and $26.625 bln
Company forecasts 2026 adjusted operating EBITDA of $8.150 bln to $8.250 bln
Waste Management anticipates 2026 free cash flow growth of 29.4%
Result Drivers
OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE - WM achieved record performance in operating expenses as a percentage of revenue, enhancing margins through disciplined execution
TECHNOLOGY AND AUTOMATION - Investments in technology and automation generated efficiencies, structurally enhancing margins and cash generation
HEALTHCARE SOLUTIONS IMPROVEMENT - Healthcare Solutions segment's EBITDA margin improved through integration and synergy capture
Key Details
Metric | Beat/Miss | Actual | Consensus Estimate |
Q4 Revenue | Miss | $6.31 bln | $6.39 bln (22 Analysts) |
Q4 Adjusted EPS | Miss | $1.93 | $1.94 (24 Analysts) |
Q4 EPS |
| $1.83 |
|
Press Release: ID:nBwknn7ca
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