Waste Management (WM) Q3 2026 earnings results
Waste Management (WM) reported EPS of $2.15 against an analyst estimate of $2.18: in line with the estimate (-$0.03 (1.4%)). The quarter ended Sep 30, 2026; the company reported on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, after the close.
Status: Confirmed · cross-checked Nov 2 · Source: EODHD (calendar and fundamentals, cross-checked)
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WM Q3 2026 results at a glance
| EPS reported | $2.15 |
|---|---|
| EPS estimate | $2.18 |
| Surprise | In line · -$0.03 (-1.4%) |
| Quarter ended | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Reported | Oct 27, 2026, after the close |
| Status | Confirmed · cross-checked Nov 2 |
EPS is as supplied by EODHD, in US dollars per share; whether it is adjusted or GAAP follows that source. This is Waste Management’s Q3 2026, a calendar-year company.
Waste Management EPS surprise history: last 3 quarters
Waste Management beat the EPS estimate in 2 of its last 3 reports, with an average surprise of +3.5%.
| Report date | EPS est. | EPS actual | Surprise | Result | Move* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | $2.18 | $2.15 | -1.4% | In line | -6.6% |
| Jul 28, 2026 | $1.98 | $2.02 | +2.0% | Beat | -0.6% |
| May 7, 2026 | $1.11 | $1.22 | +9.9% | Beat | -2.3% |
*Move: change in the closing price from the last close before the report day to the close the day after it. It is filled in a few trading days after each report.
WM stock reaction to the report
WM moved -4.52% in the first session that reflects the report (close of Oct 27, 2026 $235.81 to close of Oct 28, 2026 $225.15). Since the report: +0.82% (latest close $237.75 on Nov 2, 2026, against $235.81 before the reaction).
Next WM earnings report
Waste Management has not announced its next earnings date yet. This page shows a date only once it is confirmed. See the WM earnings calendar.
ATLAS fair value and signal for WM
| Last price | $237.75 (+1.8%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS fair value | $279.24 (range $205.42–$473.47) · price is 15% below it |
| Chance of a higher close in 1 month | 51% (normal range $227.07–$250.20) |
These are model outputs from the same valuation and calibrated model as the Waste Management stock page. They describe an ordinary period and are not a forecast of any particular outcome.
Waste Management Q3 2026 earnings: frequently asked questions
Did Waste Management beat earnings estimates for Q3 2026?
Waste Management reported EPS of $2.15 against an analyst estimate of $2.18: in line with the estimate (-$0.03 (1.4%)).
When did Waste Management report Q3 2026 results?
Waste Management reported on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, after the close, for the quarter ended Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
How often does WM beat EPS estimates?
In its last 3 reports with a recorded result, Waste Management beat the EPS estimate 2 times; the average surprise was +3.5%. Past results do not predict the next one.
How does ATLAS confirm a result?
A result is published only after it is cross-checked: the EODHD earnings calendar and the EODHD fundamentals feed must show the same EPS for the same fiscal period, or the same value must appear in two consecutive checks. Unconfirmed figures are never published. If the figures are revised later, this page updates.
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