Waste Management (WM) Revenue — Quarter Ended Mar 31, 2026
Revenue for the quarter was lower than the preceding quarter but higher than the same quarter last year. The sequential decline followed a period of relatively stable revenue levels.
Key takeaway
Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 · FY2026 Q1
Revenue for the quarter was lower than the preceding quarter but higher than the same quarter last year. The sequential decline followed a period of relatively stable revenue levels.
Financial snapshot
Reported revenue, sequential change, year-over-year change, and trailing four-quarter revenue.
Quarter revenue
$6.2B
Revenue reported for this quarter.
Quarter-over-quarter
-1.4%
Change from the immediately preceding quarter.
Year-over-year
+3.5%
Change from the comparable year-ago quarter.
Trailing four quarters
$25.4B
Sum of the latest four reported quarters.
Quarterly revenue trend
The latest four reported quarters with year-over-year comparisons.
| Period ended | Revenue | Year-over-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 | $6.4B | +19.0% |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $6.4B | +14.9% |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $6.3B | +7.1% |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $6.2B | +3.5% |
Revenue performance
The year-over-year increase continued the trend of positive growth, though the pace of improvement has moderated compared to earlier quarters. Operating conditions remained broadly supportive.
Quarterly comparison
Compared to the immediately preceding quarter, revenue decreased. Compared to the same quarter one year earlier, revenue increased.
What to watch
The company's capital allocation decisions, including share repurchases, warrant attention in upcoming quarters.