WM and HCA Healthcare report third quarter financial results

WM (formerly Waste Management) announced its third quarter 2026 financial results, reporting revenue of $6.846 billion. The company noted that its Healthcare Solutions segment saw a 3.7% revenue increase, contributing to an adjusted operating EBITDA increase of 5.8%. CEO Jim Fish stated that the results reflect the company’s diversified business and consistent execution of its strategy. WM returned $957 million to shareholders during the quarter and affirmed its 2026 guidance.

HCA Healthcare reported third quarter revenue of $19.85 billion, exceeding Wall Street consensus expectations. While adjusted diluted earnings per share rose 3.7% to $7.22, GAAP net income attributable to the company fell 3.9% year-on-year to $1.579 billion. This decline was attributed to a shift in payer-mix, where more patients lacked exchange-based insurance or were on lower-reimbursement plans, impacting pretax income by approximately $400 million. HCA Healthcare also conducted significant stock buybacks, repurchasing roughly $2.97 billion of its own stock during the period.