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Waste Management, Inc. provides environmental solutions through subsidiaries that collect, recycle, transfer and dispose of waste for residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers. Its recurring updates cover collection and disposal performance, recycling infrastructure, organics, renewable energy from landfill gas, regulated medical waste services and secure information destruction across the U.S., Canada and Western Europe.
WM news also frequently reports quarterly and annual earnings, operating EBITDA and margin trends, pricing and cost-control initiatives, cash flow, dividends, share repurchase authorizations and capital allocation. Product and service updates include accepted recyclable materials, renewable natural gas projects and sustainability-related growth initiatives tied to the company’s disposal network, collection fleet and recycling operations.
WM (NYSE: WM) released its 2025 WM Recycling Report on Oct. 30, 2025, highlighting a persistent U.S. recycling “say‑do gap” and the role corporate recycling actions play in shaping consumer choices.
Key data: more than 3 in 4 Americans report they recycle, 7 in 10 say recycling is easy, yet EPA figures show only 32% of materials are recycled. The survey (1,107 U.S. adults; Sept 3–4, 2025) found 63% would prefer products with recycled content and 77% notice when a business provides recycling. WM said it is investing in technology and aims to recover 25 million tons annually by 2030.
WM (NYSE: WM) reported third-quarter 2025 results with solid cash flow and margin improvement. Revenue was $6,443M and adjusted operating EBITDA was $1,970M (26.7% reported). Nine-month net cash from operations was $4.35B (+12%) and nine-month free cash flow was $2.11B (+13.5%).
The company completed 4 sustainability projects (2 RNG, 2 recycling) bringing RNG projects to 10 of 20 and recycling automation to 31 of 39. WM affirmed 2025 adjusted operating EBITDA guidance of $7.475–$7.625B, free cash flow guidance of $2.8–$2.9B, and revenue of ~$25.275B.
WM (NYSE: WM) has scheduled its third quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company will release its financial results after market close on Monday, October 27, 2025, followed by an investor conference call on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET.
Investors can access the live audio webcast through the company's investor relations website at investors.wm.com under the "Events & Presentations" section. A replay will be available at the same location after the call. Participants joining via phone must pre-register to receive dial-in details and passcode.
WM (NYSE: WM) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.825 per share. The dividend will be paid on September 26, 2025, to stockholders of record as of September 12, 2025. This regular dividend announcement demonstrates WM's commitment to returning value to shareholders through consistent dividend payments.
WM (NYSE: WM), North America's leading environmental solutions provider, announced that Executive Vice President and CFO Devina Rankin will retire after nearly 23 years with the company. Rankin will transition from her CFO role in November 2025 and remain as an executive advisor through March 2026.
David Reed, currently Vice President and Business Partner for WM's West Tier operations, will succeed Rankin as EVP and CFO. Reed brings eight years of company experience and extensive background in investment banking, investor relations, corporate finance, treasury, and operations enablement.
WM (NYSE: WM) reported strong Q2 2025 financial results, with revenue reaching $6.43 billion, up 19% year-over-year. The company's adjusted operating EBITDA grew to $1.923 billion with a 29.9% margin. Net income increased to $777 million, with diluted EPS of $1.92.
The WM Legacy Business achieved 7.1% revenue growth driven by 6.4% core price and 4.1% Collection and Disposal yield. The company's Healthcare Solutions segment contributed $646 million in revenue and $110 million in adjusted operating EBITDA. Free cash flow guidance was raised to $2.8-2.9 billion, while the company affirmed its adjusted operating EBITDA guidance midpoint of $7.550 billion.
WM also highlighted sustainability progress, including a 22% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2021 and advancement in recycling and renewable natural gas facility projects.
AM Best has upgraded National Guaranty Insurance Company of Vermont (NGIC), a captive insurance company of Waste Management (NYSE: WM), reflecting improved performance metrics. The Financial Strength Rating has been upgraded to A (Excellent) from A-, and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating to "a" from "a-", with a stable outlook.
The upgrades acknowledge NGIC's very strong balance sheet, consistently strong underwriting performance, and impressive combined ratios that significantly outperform industry peers. As WM's captive insurer, NGIC operates in 27 states as a non-admitted insurer, playing a strategic role in WM's enterprise risk management program.
WM (NYSE:WM) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company will release its Q2 financial results after market close on Monday, July 28, 2025, followed by an investor conference call on Tuesday, July 29 at 10 a.m. ET.
Investors can access the live audio webcast through the company's investor relations website at investors.wm.com under the "Events & Presentations" section. A replay will be available at the same location after the call concludes. Participants joining via phone must pre-register to receive dial-in and passcode details.
WM (NYSE: WM) is hosting its 2025 Investor Day at the New York Stock Exchange, starting at 8:30 a.m. EDT. The event will feature presentations and Q&A sessions with senior leadership, focusing on the company's long-term vision, growth strategies, and financial objectives.
CEO Jim Fish highlighted the company's people-first culture and plans to leverage its expertise and asset network to drive growth and deliver shareholder value. The event will be accessible via live webcast until approximately 12:00 p.m. EDT, with presentations available for replay afterward on WM's Investor Day website.
WM (NYSE: WM) has announced the opening of registration for its 2025 Investor Day, scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, at the New York Stock Exchange. The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT. While in-person attendance is limited to investment community members, a live webcast will be available to all participants through advance registration.
The event will feature presentations from key executives including CEO Jim Fish, President and COO John Morris, and EVP and CFO Devina Rankin, along with other executive management members. Multiple Q&A sessions with leadership will be included in the program. Interested parties can register through WM's dedicated Investor Day website at https://wminvestorday2025.q4ir.com.