Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) reported third-quarter earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, with a diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.96 compared to a forecast of $1.88. The company also reported revenue of $5.61 billion, surpassing the anticipated $5.51 billion. Jim Fish, President and Chief Executive of Waste Management, highlighted the results as a testament to the dedication of the company's workforce and the robustness of its business model. Following the earnings announcement, Waste Management raised its full-year guidance, contributing to a positive market response and an increase in the company's market capitalization to $83.65 billion.