WM Earnings Date: Jan 27, 2027 (Estimated) — Waste Management, Inc.
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When is WM's next earnings date?
Waste Management, Inc. (WM) is expected to report Q4 2026 earnings on Wednesday, January 27, 2027 at 5:00 PM ET (after market close); the date is an estimate and has not been confirmed by the company. The consensus estimate is EPS of $2.09 on revenue of $6.67B.
How did WM do in its last earnings report?
In its most recent report on Oct 27, 2026 (Q3 2026), Waste Management, Inc. posted EPS of $2.15 versus the $2.18 estimate, a miss of 1.4%. Revenue was $6.85B against a $6.81B estimate. The stock's 1-day post-earnings move was -4.5%.
How much does WM stock move after earnings?
WM beat EPS estimates in 3 of its last 8 reported quarters. Over the last 8 reports the stock moved an average of 2.3% (up or down) in the day after earnings.
About Waste Management, Inc.
Waste Management, Inc. (WM) functions as a premier provider of environmental waste solutions across North America, serving a diverse client base that includes residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers. The company's core operations involve comprehensive collection services, which include gathering and transporting both waste materials and recyclables from their initial point of generation to designated transfer stations, material recovery facilities (MRFs), or final disposal sites. Waste Management maintains an extensive network of facilities, owning, developing, and operating landfill gas-to-energy plants within the United States, in addition to managing numerous transfer stations. As of December 31, 2021, its substantial infrastructure consisted of 255 solid waste landfills, 5 secure hazardous waste landfills, 96 material recovery facilities, and 340 transfer stations. Beyond primary collection and disposal, WM offers services in materials processing and commodities recycling. This extends to recycling brokerage, where they handle the marketing of recyclable goods for third-party entities, alongside providing various other strategic business solutions. Its service portfolio also encompasses construction and remediation projects, the responsible management of fly ash and other residues generated from coal and fuel combustion, and specialized in-plant services offering full-spectrum waste management consulting. Furthermore, the company delivers tailored disposal solutions for oil and gas exploration and production activities. Originally incorporated in 1987 as USA Waste Services, Inc., the company rebranded to Waste Management, Inc. in 1998. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Houston, Texas.
🤖 AI Earnings Analysis
Waste Management delivered mixed results: revenue rose 6.3% year over year to $6.8B and edged estimates higher, but EPS of $2.15 missed by $0.04. Core waste-services demand remains resilient, though earnings pressure warrants caution.
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Earnings History
| Date | Period | EPS Est. | EPS Act. | Surprise | Revenue | Result | 1D Δ | 1W Δ | 1M Δ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | Q3 2026 | 2.18 | 2.15 | -1.38% | $6.85B | ❌ Miss | -4.52% | — | — |
| 2026-08-12 | Q2 2026 | 0.40 | 0.00 | -100.00% | $0 | ❌ Miss | -0.93% | -0.55% | -5.26% |
| 2026-07-28 | 1.98 | 2.02 | — | $6.68B | ✅ Beat | -0.54% | -4.82% | -6.63% | |
| 2026-05-12 | Q1 2026 | 0.35 | 0.00 | -100.00% | $0 | ❌ Miss | -0.56% | +2.16% | +0.96% |
| 2026-01-28 | Q4 2025 | 1.95 | 1.93 | -1.03% | $6.31B | ❌ Miss | -3.66% | -2.23% | +3.99% |
| 2025-10-27 | Q3 2025 | 2.01 | 1.98 | -1.49% | $6.44B | ❌ Miss | -4.46% | -7.95% | +1.15% |
| 2025-07-28 | Q2 2025 | 1.89 | 1.92 | +1.59% | $6.43B | ✅ Beat | +3.36% | +1.16% | -1.16% |
| 2025-04-28 | Q1 2025 | 1.62 | 1.67 | +3.09% | $6.02B | ✅ Beat | -0.13% | +2.49% | +3.52% |
Showing last 8 quarters.
Revenue by segment & region
By segment
Q3 FY26 · $3.02B total
| Segment | Share | Revenue | YoY | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collection and Disposal | 57.5% | $1.74B | — | — | — | — | — |
| Healthcare Solutions | 24.9% | $752.0M | +19.7% | $619.0M | $646.0M | $628.0M | $1.06B |
| Recycling Processing and Sales | 17.6% | $530.0M | +42.5% | $384.0M | $381.0M | $372.0M | $729.0M |
By region
Q3 FY26 · $6.04B total
| Segment | Share | Revenue | YoY | Q4 FY10 | Q3 FY12 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | 51.1% | $3.09B | — | $1.41B | $778.0M | — | — |
| Western | 48.9% | $2.95B | +5.9% | $1.56B | $840.0M | $2.81B | $2.79B |
Source: company filings via FMP. YoY compares the same fiscal period a year earlier.