Waste Management Inc. reported its second quarter 2024 earnings, revealing a revenue of $5.4 billion, which represents a year-over-year increase of 5.5%. However, this figure fell short of analysts' expectations by $28 million. The company also reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.82, marking a year-over-year increase of 20.5%, but missed estimates by $0.01. Following the earnings announcement, Waste Management's stock rose by 26.6%. The results were released on July 25, 2024.