WASTE CONNECTIONS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2025 RESULTS

Core Insights - Waste Connections reported better than expected financial results for Q3 2025, driven by superior execution and improved operating trends [1][5] - The company achieved a revenue of $2.458 billion, an increase from $2.338 billion in the same period last year, with adjusted net income rising to $372 million or $1.44 per diluted share [2][5] - The company plans to increase its quarterly cash dividend by 11.1% and continue its acquisition activities, having closed or entered agreements for approximately $300 million in annualized revenue [1][5] Q3 2025 Results - Revenue for Q3 2025 was $2.458 billion, up from $2.338 billion in Q3 2024 [2] - Operating income was $439.6 million, which included $60.1 million in impairments and other operating items [2] - Net income for the quarter was $286.3 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, compared to $308 million or $1.19 per diluted share in the prior year [2] - Adjusted net income was $372 million, or $1.44 per diluted share, compared to $350 million or $1.35 per diluted share in the previous year [2] - Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $830.3 million, up from $787.4 million in the prior year [2] Year-to-Date Results - For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, revenue was $7.094 billion, an increase from $6.659 billion in the same period last year [3] - Operating income for the nine months was $1.289 billion, including $70.6 million from impairments and other operating items [3] - Net income for the nine months was $818.1 million, or $3.16 per diluted share, compared to $813.6 million or $3.15 per diluted share in the previous year [3] - Adjusted net income for the nine months was $998.3 million, or $3.86 per diluted share, compared to $938.7 million or $3.63 per diluted share in the prior year [3] Operational Highlights - The company experienced a solid waste margin expansion of approximately 80 basis points in Q3 2025 [1] - Employee turnover decreased, and safety incident rates reached a record low, contributing to improved operational performance [1] - The adjusted EBITDA margin for Q3 2025 was 33.8% of revenue, exceeding expectations [5] Shareholder Returns and Capital Management - The company announced an 11.1% increase in its regular quarterly dividend [5] - Share repurchases accounted for approximately 1% of shares outstanding [1][5] - Waste Connections remains well-positioned to fund its growth strategy while increasing returns to shareholders [1]