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Technology and disciplined pricing are structurally lowering operating costs even as fuel expenses climb, protecting margins.
Waste Management stock fell after an earnings miss. See how pricing, cash flow, healthcare growth and cost pressures shape its 2026 outlook.
Waste Management now expects full-year revenue to be at the high end of the range between $26.28 billion and $26.48 billion. Analysts polled by FactSet expect $26.42 billion. Write to Natalie Weger at natalie.weger@wsj.com.
In this article, we will look into the 15 biggest waste management companies in the world. According to a report by UNEP, global waste generation is expected to increase significantly from 2.3 billion tonnes in 2023 to 3.8 billion tonnes by 2050.
Waste Management is acquiring Stericycle for $7.2 billion, a 24% premium, highlighting its strategy to expand its core business. The acquisition is costly at a post-synergy EBITDA multiple of ~13x, reflecting market reliability and high valuations.