WM Q2 FY26 net income rises 8.1% to $785 million; revenue climbs 4% to $6.68 billion - WM News | RalliesWM Q2 FY26 net income rises 8.1% to $785 million; revenue climbs 4% to $6.68 billion
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WM• Capital returns and outlook
- Returned $1.04 billion to shareholders, including $659 million of share repurchases and $379 million in dividends.
- Maintained 2026 outlook for adjusted operating EBITDA of $8.15 billion-$8.25 billion and free cash flow of $3.75 billion-$3.85 billion.
Quarterly results and cash flow
- Waste Management revenue rose 4% to $6.68 billion, while net income attributable to shareholders climbed to $785 million.
- Diluted EPS increased to $1.95; operating income improved to $1.25 billion.
- Cash flow from operations increased nearly 12% to $1.73 billion; free cash flow jumped 34.5% to $1.1 billion.
