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Waste Management (WM) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on April 28, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Q1 2026 results announced, with detailed financial figures furnished in Exhibit 99.1.
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Item 2.02 · Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Q1 2026 results announced, with detailed financial figures furnished in Exhibit 99.1
- Management webcast scheduled April 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
- Investor focus: management commentary on operating performance and outlook during the webcast
- Non-GAAP measures and GAAP reconciliations included in the earnings release accompanying Exhibit 99.1
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Q1 revenue $6.227B, up 3.5%, while adjusted operating EBITDA rose 5.9% to $1.853B
- Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 70 basis points to 29.8%, supported by pricing, cost controls, and automation
- Operating cash flow rose 24% to $1.501B; free cash flow nearly doubled to $920M
- $729M returned to shareholders through $385M dividends and $344M repurchases
- Recycling facilities in Ontario, Detroit, and South Florida added nearly 300,000 tons of annual processing capacity
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