WM Waste Management (WM) Q2 FY26 earnings call
Waste Management delivered strong Q2 FY26 results, driven by its integrated operating model, disciplined pricing, and cost optimization efforts. Despite headwinds from wildfire comps and energy surcharges, the company achieved significant margin expansion and robust free cash flow growth. Strategic investments in recycling, renewable energy, and Healthcare Solutions are strengthening the long-term earnings profile, supported by targeted tuck-in acquisitions and a balanced capital allocation approach.
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WM operating KPIs by quarter
| KPI | Dec 2024 Q4 FY24 | Mar 2025 Q1 FY25 | Sep 2025 Q3 FY25 | Mar 2026 Q1 FY26 | Change vs prior quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churn rate Collection and Disposal | ~9%Our revenue grew across all lines of business supported by a collection and disposal yield of 4.5% and core price of 6.7% with churn remaining at about 9%.Source: earnings call transcript | ~9%Revenue has once again grown across all lines of business, driven by collection and disposal yield of 4% and core price of 6.5% with churn remaining stable at around 9%.Source: earnings call transcript | — | ~10%I don't have it in front of me, but I think it was right around 10%, it varies quarter in and quarter out, national account business can affect that, but we haven't seen any wide swings there.Source: earnings call transcript | — |
| Turnover rate Drivers and technicians | — | — | 16.8%Turnover improved by an impressive 300 basis points, bringing the combined rate for drivers and technicians down to a record low of 16.8%.Source: earnings call transcript | 17.2%total driver and technician turnover, both voluntary and involuntary remained low at 17.2%, improving 130 basis points year-over-year.Source: earnings call transcript | +0.4 pt |
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