WM Q1 2025 revenue rises 16.7% to $6.02 billion; diluted EPS falls to $1.58
WM reported first quarter 2025 revenue of $6.02 billion, up 16.7% from $5.16 billion a year earlier, with WM Healthcare Solutions, from the Stericycle acquisition, contributing $619 million. Diluted EPS fell to $1.58 from $1.75, and net income attributable to WM fell to $637 million from $708 million, so higher sales did not translate into higher per-share profit for shareholders. The company said the results give it confidence it is on pace to achieve its 2025 outlook.
Key points
- Revenue of $6.02 billion, up 16.7%; WM Legacy Business revenue rose 4.7% to $5.40 billion
- Diluted EPS of $1.58 versus $1.75 a year earlier; adjusted diluted EPS of $1.67 versus $1.75
- Interest expense, net, was $232 million versus $130 million; free cash flow was $475 million versus $714 million
- Company said results put it on pace to achieve its 2025 outlook; the release does not state a change to that outlook
The filing
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