Waste Management, Inc. reported second quarter 2026 financial results, announcing revenue of $6.684 billion, a 4.0% increase from the prior year period. Diluted earnings per share rose to $1.95 from $1.80, while adjusted operating EBITDA grew 5.5% to $2.067 billion. The company generated $1.73 billion in net cash from operating activities and returned $1.04 billion to shareholders through $659 million in share repurchases and $379 million in cash dividends. Waste Management maintains its full-year adjusted operating EBITDA guidance of $8.15 to $8.25 billion and free cash flow guidance of $3.75 to $3.85 billion, while slightly lowering its revenue outlook to $26.275–$26.475 billion. The company operates in the environmental services industry, providing comprehensive waste collection, recycling, and disposal solutions across North America.