WM (WM) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript [Globe and Mail, The (Toronto, Canada)]
Waste Management, Inc. (WM)
Last waste management, inc. earnings: 2/13 07:30 am
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Source: Globe and Mail, The
President and Chief Operating Officer — John J. Morris Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer — David Reed Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer — Tara J. Hemmer Vice President, Investor Relations — Edward A. Egl TAKEAWAYS Operating EBITDA -- Grew nearly 6%, with the collection and disposal segment achieving 6.4% growth and margin expanding by 110 basis points, reflecting pricing and efficiency initiatives. Free cash flow -- Nearly doubled to $920 million, enabling $730 million of cash returned to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Recycling segment -- Operating EBITDA increased 18% despite a 27% decline in single-stream commodity pricing, with automation driving costs lower and processing volume up 9%. Renewable energy segment -- Operating EBITDA more than doubled, driven by completion of seven new renewable natural gas facilities since 2025 and benefit from higher commodity prices. Health care solutions -- Operatin
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