
Waste Management (WM) earnings history, EPS estimates, revenue forecasts and company guidance.
Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP)
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual EPS | Estimated EPS | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Oct 27, 2026 | $2.15 | $2.18 | -1.38 % |
| Q2 | Jul 28, 2026 | $2.02 | $2.00 | 1.00 % |
| Q1 | Apr 28, 2026 | $1.81 | $1.74 | 4.02 % |
| Q4 | Jan 28, 2026 | $1.93 | $1.95 | -1.03 % |
Quarterly Revenue (Billions)
| Fiscal Quarter | Date Reported | Actual Revenue | Estimated Revenue | Surprise % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 | Oct 27, 2026 | $6.85B | $6.81B | 0.50 % |
| Q2 | Jul 28, 2026 | $6.68B | $6.69B | -0.10 % |
| Q1 | Apr 28, 2026 | $6.23B | $6.29B | -0.96 % |
| Q4 | Jan 28, 2026 | $6.31B | $6.39B | -1.17 % |
Waste Management (WM) last issued guidance on October 27, 2026 for fiscal year 2026. The company guided revenue in the range of $26.48B - $26.48B for the period.
Compared to prior guidance, Waste Management maintained its revenue forecast from a prior range of $26.27B - $26.48B.
Waste Management has issued 15 guidance updates between January 31, 2023 and October 27, 2026. During this period, the company raised its outlook 4 times and lowered it 2 times, providing investors with insight into management's evolving expectations.
| Metric | Q3 '26 | Q2 '26 | Q1 '26 | Q4 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Estimate | $2.18 | $2.00 | $1.74 | $1.95 |
| Actual | $2.15 | $2.02 | $1.81 | $1.93 |
| Surprise | -1.38% | +1.00% | +4.02% | -1.03% |
| Revenue | ||||
| Estimate | $6.81B | $6.69B | $6.29B | $6.39B |
| Actual | $6.85B | $6.68B | $6.23B | $6.31B |
| Surprise | +0.50% | -0.10% | -0.96% | -1.17% |
| Metric | Q4 '26E | Q1 '27E | Q2 '27E | Q3 '27E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP) | ||||
| Consensus | $2.07 | $1.91 | $2.24 | $2.37 |
| Revenue | ||||
| Consensus | $6.71B | $6.64B | — | — |