WM
Waste Management Inc
NYSE: WM · INDUSTRIALS · WASTE MANAGEMENT
$230.31
+1.30% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$92.58B
P/E ratio
34.26
P/S ratio
3.67x
EPS (TTM)
$6.70
Dividend yield
1.42%
52W range
$193 – $247
Volume
2.1M
Waste Management Inc (WM) Earnings
Quarterly earnings history, analyst estimates, and stock price reaction.
EPS beat streak
3 of 8
Last 8 quarters
Avg EPS surprise
-25.5%
Last 4 quarters
Revenue YoY growth
—
Most recent quarter
EPS YoY growth
-100.0%
Most recent quarter
Earnings surprise history (last 12 quarters)
Beat estimate Missed estimate
Quarterly EPS and revenue trend
Quarterly revenue EPS (diluted)
How the stock reacts to earnings
Avg 1-day reaction
-1.7%
Last 4 reports
Positive reaction rate
50%
2 of 4 quarters
Largest single-day move
-7.6%
2025-10-28
| Report date | EPS actual | Surprise | Close before | Close after | 1-day reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | $0.00 | -100.0% | $226.20 | $230.31 | +1.8% |
| 2026-01-28 | $1.93 | -1.0% | $231.34 | $223.13 | -3.5% |
| 2025-10-28 | $1.98 | -2.5% | $213.77 | $197.53 | -7.6% |
| 2025-07-28 | $1.92 | +1.6% | $229.67 | $235.56 | +2.6% |
Quarterly earnings history
| Fiscal quarter ending | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue | YoY revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | $1.75 | $0.00 | -100.0% | — | — |
| 2025-12-31 | $1.95 | $1.93 | -1.0% | $6.31B | +7.1% |
| 2025-09-30 | $2.03 | $1.98 | -2.5% | $6.44B | +14.9% |
| 2025-06-30 | $1.89 | $1.92 | +1.6% | $6.43B | +19.0% |
| 2025-03-31 | $1.59 | $1.67 | +5.0% | $6.02B | +16.7% |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.80 | $1.70 | -5.6% | $5.89B | +13.0% |
| 2024-09-30 | $1.88 | $1.96 | +4.3% | $5.61B | +7.9% |
| 2024-06-30 | $1.83 | $1.82 | -0.5% | $5.40B | — |
| 2024-03-31 | $1.51 | $1.75 | +15.9% | $5.16B | — |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.53 | $1.74 | +13.7% | $5.22B | — |
| 2023-09-30 | $1.61 | $1.63 | +1.2% | $5.20B | — |
Analyst EPS and revenue estimates for upcoming years
| Period | EPS estimate | Revenue estimate | Revenue growth | Analysts | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (E) | $8.45 | $27.3B | +8.2% | 21 | high |
| 2027 (E) | $9.64 | $28.8B | +5.4% | 21 | high |
| 2028 (E) | $10.80 | $30.3B | +5.3% | 21 | medium |
| 2029 (E) | $11.95 | $31.9B | +5.2% | 21 | medium |
| 2030 (E) | $13.15 | $33.5B | +5.0% | 21 | medium |
Frequently asked questions
Has Waste Management Inc beaten earnings estimates?
Waste Management Inc has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 3 of its last 8 quarterly reports, with an average EPS surprise of -25.5% over the last 4 quarters.
How does WM stock react to earnings?
WM stock has moved an average of -1.7% in the trading day following earnings over its last 4 reports, with positive reactions in 50% of those quarters.
What is the expected EPS for WM in 2026?
Analysts expect Waste Management Inc to report EPS of $8.45 for fiscal year 2026, on revenue of $27.3B, based on estimates from 21 analysts.