Waste Management (WM) to Post Quarterly 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 Waste Management to post earnings of $1.98 per share and revenue of $6.7092 billion for the quarter. Investors are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning report 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 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.75 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $6.23 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.28 billion. Waste Management had a net margin of 10.99% and a return on equity of 31.90%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 3.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $1.67 earnings per share. 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 Stock Performance

Shares of WM opened at $238.86 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $95.92 billion, a PE ratio of 34.57, a P/E/G 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. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $224.17 and a 200 day moving average price of $227.08. Waste Management has a 52-week low of $194.11 and a 52-week high of $248.13.

Waste Management Announces Dividend

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

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Waste Management

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Waste Management during the fourth quarter worth $29,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Waste Management in the 3rd quarter valued at $30,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. increased its stake in Waste Management by 227.1% in the 4th quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 157 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 109 shares in the last quarter. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. purchased a new position in Waste Management in the 4th quarter worth about $35,000. Finally, Quattro Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Waste Management during the 4th quarter worth about $38,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 80.40% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts recently commented on WM shares. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on Waste Management from $235.00 to $240.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price target on Waste Management from $273.00 to $268.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Scotiabank boosted their price objective on Waste Management from $250.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Barclays upped their price objective on Waste Management from $266.00 to $270.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Citigroup raised their target price on Waste Management from $263.00 to $269.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, July 10th. Fifteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $256.74.

Trending Headlines about Waste Management

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

Waste Management Company Profile

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.