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Waste Management (WM) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on July 28, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Q2 2026 financial results furnished in Exhibit 99.1, providing the primary figures for investor review.
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Item 2.02 · Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Q2 2026 financial results furnished in Exhibit 99.1, providing the primary figures for investor review
- Management webcast scheduled July 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time
- Non-GAAP measures and GAAP reconciliations included with the earnings release
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Q2 revenue rose 4.0% to $6.684B, while adjusted operating EBITDA increased 5.5% to $2.067B
- Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 40 basis points to 30.9%, despite wildfire-related comparisons and higher energy surcharges
- Operating cash flow reached $1.73B and free cash flow $1.10B, up 34.5%, funding $1.04B returned to shareholders
- WM completed three renewable natural gas facilities and a Denver recycling facility, adding 3.5M MMBtu and 60,000 tons of annual capacity
- 2026 EBITDA and free-cash-flow targets unchanged; revenue outlook reduced 0.6% to $26.275B-$26.475B while margin outlook increased 20 basis points
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