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Waste Management lifts third-quarter operating income to $1.279 billion

Waste Management grew third-quarter revenue 6.3% and reached $1.279 billion in operating income, according to TradingView.

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what happened

Waste Management's third-quarter revenue rose 6.3%, and operating income reached $1.279 billion, according to TradingView. Growth was supported by higher pricing in collection and disposal, larger recycling and energy volumes, and synergies from Healthcare integration.

Fuel and operating costs stayed elevated. Free cash flow for the first nine months came to $3.009 billion as capital spending declined.

why it matters

For equity investors, the report shows that pricing gains and capital discipline can offset higher fuel and operating expenses. Strong free cash flow indicates how much cash remains after investment, a key measure for capital-intensive companies.

market impact

WM shares: higher operating income supports the stock amid rising costs

  • WM shares pressure up — higher revenue and operating income support investor interest

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sources

  1. WM: Higher yield and segment recovery lifted Q3 operating income to $1.279B — TradingView, 28 October 2026 at 17:50 UTC

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