Waste Management Inc
WM
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Waste Management Inc
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About company
Waste Management Inc. is a leading North American company specializing in comprehensive waste and environmental services. The company, through its numerous subsidiaries, offers a wide range of services including waste collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal. It stands out in the industry for its development, operation, and ownership of waste-to-energy and landfill gas-to-energy facilities across the United States. With a workforce of 45,000 employees, Waste Management serves over 20 million residential, industrial, municipal, and commercial customers. The company reported revenues of $12.52 billion in 2010, highlighting its significant role in the waste management sector. Waste Management is also recognized as North America's largest recycler, managing millions of tons of recyclable commodities annually. Additionally, it operates a fleet of natural gas-powered trucks and is involved in initiatives to convert landfill gas into liquefied natural gas, further emphasizing its commitment to innovative and environmentally responsible waste management solutions.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: UtilitiesLatest Results (07.09.2025):
Waste Management Inc. reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025, demonstrating significant growth in operating income and cash flow. The company achieved impressive revenue increases and continued to advance its sustainability initiatives, positioning itself for continued success in the coming year.
Operating EBITDA Growth
Adjusted Operating EBITDA for the WM Legacy Business grew by 12.1% to $1.777 billion, with a margin improvement to 31.3%. This growth was driven by organic revenue increases, disciplined cost management, and an optimized business mix.
Revenue Increase
Revenue for the WM Legacy Business reached $5.784 billion, marking a 7.1% growth compared to the second quarter of 2024. The increase was primarily due to core price enhancements and a 4.1% yield from Collection and Disposal services.
Enhanced Cash Flow
Net cash provided by operating activities surged by over 33%, totaling $2.75 billion for the first six months of 2025. This robust cash flow was fueled by strong operating EBITDA growth, despite higher interest expenses from the Stericycle acquisition.
Cost Management Improvements
Adjusted operating expenses as a percentage of revenue improved by 1.5 percentage points to 59.4%, reflecting the benefits of increased landfill volumes and strategic cost-saving measures, including reduced driver turnover and enhanced routing technology.
Sustainability Initiatives
Waste Management released its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting a 22% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2021. The company also advanced several environmental projects, including new renewable natural gas and recycling facilities across multiple states.
Positive 2025 Outlook
The company maintains confidence in meeting its full-year adjusted operating EBITDA guidance of $7.55 billion and has increased its free cash flow outlook to between $2.8 and $2.9 billion. Waste Management is well-positioned to achieve its strategic goals and continue delivering shareholder value.
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