Waste Connections posts transcript of Q2 2026 earnings call
WCN•Chiquita Canyon and RNG buildout
Chiquita Canyon cash outflows are still forecast at USD 100 million to USD 150 million in 2026.
The company said its RNG buildout is expected to finish by year-end, with all plants operational early next year.
Quarterly results and operating trends
Q2 revenue was USD 2.56 billion and adjusted EBITDA was USD 840.1 million, with margin of 32.8%.
Solid waste total price was 6.7% on core pricing of 5.6%. Volumes fell 1.9% as fuel surcharges pressured construction activity, and management estimated 10 to 15 basis points of incremental churn tied to the fuel spike.
Q2 2026 earnings call and updated outlook
Waste Connections discussed Q2 2026 results on a July 23 earnings call attended by CEO Ronald J. Mittelstaedt, CFO Mary Anne Whitney, and analysts.
The company raised its 2026 outlook to revenue of USD 10.02 billion to USD 10.05 billion; adjusted EBITDA of USD 3.33 billion to USD 3.34 billion; and margin of 33.2% to 33.3%.
