2019 earnings coverage: Waste Management
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Q1: Executives tout sustainability 'offensive,' buying more landfills
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 15, 2019As the company's results continue to reach record highs, its stated focus is to keep spending on "technology and people" — including shareholders. Read the full article ➔
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Q2: Landfills more profitable, recycling 'fallen off a cliff'
By Cole Rosengren • July 26, 2019The core business continues to perform well in numerous categories, while recycling prices remain a nagging headwind. Read the full article ➔
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Q3: Consumers driving landfill volumes, industrial activity less certain
By Cole Rosengren • Oct. 24, 2019The industry giant reported yet another profitable quarter for collection and disposal, warding off ongoing recession concerns and compensating for a bad stretch of recycling commodity prices. Read the full article ➔
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Q4: March DOJ approval predicted for Advanced deal, with 'robust' divestiture interest
By Cole Rosengren • Feb. 14, 20202019 earnings were favorable, despite prolonged recycling headwinds, and landfill pricing continues to rise. Executives now anticipate $100 million-plus in synergies if the Advanced Disposal deal closes. Read the full article ➔
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