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Waste Management (WM) Q2 Earnings: What's in the Cards?
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Waste Management, Inc. (WM - Free Report) is slated to report second-quarter 2018 results on Jul 25, before the opening bell.
The top line is expected to benefit from higher yield and volume growth in its collection and disposal business, while the bottom line is likely to be positively impacted by tax benefits.
We observe that shares of Waste Management have rallied 10.1% over the past year, outperforming the industry’s gain of 6.4%.
Strong Collection & Disposal Business to Boost Revenues
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues in the to-be-reported quarter stands at $3.77 billion, indicating year-over-year growth of 2.6%. The year-over-year projected increase is likely to be driven by strong yield and volume growth in its collection and disposal business. Effective core pricing policy and internal revenue growth from collection and disposal operations are expected to act as major tailwinds.
In the first quarter, revenues increased 2.1% year over year to $3.51 billion.
Earnings Likely to Improve on Tax Reform
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings per share (EPS) in the to-be-reported quarter is pegged at $1.01, indicating year-over-year growth of 24.7%. Lower tax rates (as a result of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) and improved operating results in the solid waste business are likely to boost the company’s bottom line.
In the first-quarter, earnings increased 35.8% to 91 cents per share.
Our Model Doesn’t Suggest a Beat
Please note that according to the Zacks model, a company with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) has a good chance of beating estimates if it also has a positive Earnings ESP. Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell) stocks are best avoided, especially if the companies are witnessing negative estimate revisions. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Waste Management has a Zacks Rank #3 and an Earnings ESP of 0.00%, a combination that makes surprise prediction difficult.
Stocks to Consider
Here are a few stocks from the broader Business Services sector that investors may consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings in second-quarter 2018:
IQVIA Holdings (IQV - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +0.25% and a Zacks Rank #2. The company is slated to report quarterly results on Jul 24.
TransUnion (TRU - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +1.47% and a Zacks Rank #3. The company is slated to report quarterly numbers on Jul 24.
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Waste Management (WM) Q2 Earnings: What's in the Cards?
Waste Management, Inc. (WM - Free Report) is slated to report second-quarter 2018 results on Jul 25, before the opening bell.
The top line is expected to benefit from higher yield and volume growth in its collection and disposal business, while the bottom line is likely to be positively impacted by tax benefits.
We observe that shares of Waste Management have rallied 10.1% over the past year, outperforming the industry’s gain of 6.4%.
Strong Collection & Disposal Business to Boost Revenues
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues in the to-be-reported quarter stands at $3.77 billion, indicating year-over-year growth of 2.6%. The year-over-year projected increase is likely to be driven by strong yield and volume growth in its collection and disposal business. Effective core pricing policy and internal revenue growth from collection and disposal operations are expected to act as major tailwinds.
Waste Management, Inc. Revenue (TTM)
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In the first quarter, revenues increased 2.1% year over year to $3.51 billion.
Earnings Likely to Improve on Tax Reform
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings per share (EPS) in the to-be-reported quarter is pegged at $1.01, indicating year-over-year growth of 24.7%. Lower tax rates (as a result of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) and improved operating results in the solid waste business are likely to boost the company’s bottom line.
In the first-quarter, earnings increased 35.8% to 91 cents per share.
Our Model Doesn’t Suggest a Beat
Please note that according to the Zacks model, a company with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) has a good chance of beating estimates if it also has a positive Earnings ESP. Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell) stocks are best avoided, especially if the companies are witnessing negative estimate revisions. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Waste Management has a Zacks Rank #3 and an Earnings ESP of 0.00%, a combination that makes surprise prediction difficult.
Stocks to Consider
Here are a few stocks from the broader Business Services sector that investors may consider, as our model shows that these have the right combination of elements to beat on earnings in second-quarter 2018:
Avis Budget Group (CAR - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +5.17% and a Zacks Rank of 1. The company is scheduled to report quarterly numbers on Aug 7. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
IQVIA Holdings (IQV - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +0.25% and a Zacks Rank #2. The company is slated to report quarterly results on Jul 24.
TransUnion (TRU - Free Report) has an Earnings ESP of +1.47% and a Zacks Rank #3. The company is slated to report quarterly numbers on Jul 24.
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Ignited by new referendums and legislation, this industry is expected to blast from an already robust $6.7 billion to $20.2 billion in 2021. Early investors stand to make a killing, but you have to be ready to act and know just where to look.
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