Summary
Waste Management, Inc. (WM) reported solid financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2016, demonstrating revenue growth and improved operating income. Total revenue increased by 3.3% to $3.425 billion for the quarter and 3.9% to $6.601 billion for the first half, driven by a combination of acquisitions (notably SWS), positive yield from collection and disposal operations, and increased volumes. The company also successfully managed its operating expenses, with operating expenses as a percentage of revenue decreasing, contributing to a significant rise in income from operations. Net income attributable to Waste Management, Inc. grew to $287 million ($0.64 per diluted share) for the second quarter of 2016, up from $274 million ($0.60 per diluted share) in the prior year period. For the first half of the year, net income was $545 million ($1.22 per diluted share), a substantial increase from $145 million in the first half of 2015, though this comparison is significantly influenced by a large debt extinguishment charge in the prior year. The company's strong cash flow generation, evidenced by free cash flow of $849 million for the first half, supported continued investments in acquisitions and share repurchases, signaling a healthy financial position.
Financial Highlights
53 data points| Revenue | $3.42B |
| Cost of Revenue | $2.13B |
| Gross Profit | $1.29B |
| SG&A Expenses | $340.00M |
| Operating Expenses | $2.81B |
| Operating Income | $611.00M |
| Net Income | $286.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.65 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.64 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 444.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 446.70M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenue increased by 3.3% to $3.425 billion in Q2 2016 and by 3.9% to $6.601 billion in the first six months of 2016, driven by acquisitions and positive yield.
- 2Income from operations saw a significant improvement, increasing by 21.7% to $611 million in Q2 2016 and by 18.8% to $1.119 billion in the first six months.
- 3Net income attributable to Waste Management, Inc. rose to $287 million ($0.64/share) in Q2 2016 and $545 million ($1.22/share) in the first half, up from $274 million ($0.60/share) and $145 million ($0.32/share) respectively in the prior year periods (note: 2015 first half impacted by debt extinguishment loss).
- 4Free cash flow remained strong, totaling $849 million for the first six months of 2016, supporting capital allocation priorities.
- 5The company completed a significant acquisition of Southern Waste Systems/Sun Recycling (SWS) in January 2016, contributing to revenue growth.
- 6Waste Management continued its share repurchase program, returning capital to shareholders.
- 7Operating expenses as a percentage of revenue improved, decreasing from 65.2% in Q2 2015 to 62.2% in Q2 2016, indicating effective cost management.