StocksMedium•27 October 2026•
1 min read
Waste Management Shares Drop 3.5% Following Q3 Earnings Miss
Key Facts
1Waste Management reported Q3 adjusted earnings of $2.15 per share, missing Wall Street estimates.
2Shares fell 3.5% in extended trading as rising fuel and insurance costs pressured profit margins.
Waste Management reported third-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $2.15 per share, missing Wall Street estimates. Seeking Alpha reported that the company's shares fell 3.5% in extended trading following the announcement as rising operational costs impacted results.
Higher expenses for fuel and insurance pressured profit margins, offsetting gains achieved through pricing power and efficiency measures. WM closed at $241.02 on October 26, 2026, prior to the release of the financial results that highlighted the impact of increased costs on the company's bottom line.