In an era when artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing stocks are generating more hype than ever, it is easy to overlook reliable compounders with wide moats. One of my personal favorites is North America's largest trash and recycling juggernaut, Waste Management (WM -0.10%).Since the turn of the millennium, Waste Management has been a 23-bagger -- quadrupling the total returns of the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.27%). Better yet, for passive income seekers, the company increased its dividend payments for 21 ...

VIRGINIA CITY, Nev., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comstock Inc. (NYSE American: LODE) today announced that its subsidiary, Comstock Metals LLC ("Comstock"), a pioneer in sustainable, zero-landfill solar panel recycling and the first solar panel recycling company in North America to be certified to the R2v3/RIOS Responsible Recycling Standard, has entered into a strategic partnership with Virtus Renewables Service Group Inc. (“Virtus”), a leading provider of comprehensive renewable energy solutions. Und ...

For the second week in a row, next-generation plastic recycling specialist PureCycle Technologies (PCT -2.59%) was quite the hit on the stock exchange.Thanks to a successful round of capital raising and a bullish analyst note on its prospects, the company's shares were trading nearly 21% higher week to date early Friday morning, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence.$300 million worth of good newsPureCycle has managed to raise $300 million in fresh capital commitments from a mix of fo ...

J.P. Morgan research suggests the probability of a U.S. recession in 2025 is dropping below 50% from its 60% peak, now that the Trump administration is pulling punches on some of its more aggressive tariff policies, allowing the S&P 500 to rebound after dipping into correction territory back in March. However, the risk is still high. But don’t worry — recessions and crashes do not necessarily spell doom for your portfolio. Instead of trying to time the market perfectly or panic-selling during downturns, whi ...

Core Points - Republic Services, Inc. plans to construct a new recycling center in Bridgeton, Missouri, to enhance recycling rates in Greater St. Louis, with an expected opening in mid-2027 [1][3] - The facility will cover 105,000 square feet and is designed to manage recyclables from approximately 3 million residents, processing up to 45 tons of single-stream recyclables per hour [2][4] - The center will utilize advanced technology, including at least 10 optical sorters and AI systems, to improve efficiency and reduce contamination in the recycling process [3][4] Company Commitment - The investment in the recycling center reflects the company's commitment to sustainability and circularity, aiming to meet the growing demand for recycling services in the region [3][5] - Republic Services has a significant presence in Greater St. Louis, employing nearly 1,000 people and operating 12 facilities, which include recycling centers and disposal sites [4][5] Community Impact - The project is expected to create up to 200 full-time construction jobs and 60 permanent positions at the facility upon completion [4] - Over the past seven years, Republic Services has positively impacted over 360,000 people in Greater St. Louis through community investments and volunteer initiatives [5] Industry Position - Republic Services is one of the largest recyclers in the nation, processing 5 million tons of recyclable materials annually across 75 facilities [5][6]

Casella Waste Systems (CWST) Conference May 05, 2025 11:00 AM ET Speaker0 We're on a march. Good morning. Good morning. Oh, we're alive. Okay. Good morning, everybody. If you can all take your seats, we'll get started. I'm Michael Hoffman. I'm the president and CEO of the National Waste and Recycling Association. So you sort of sit here and go, I thought he retired. I did, but, my longtime twenty five year associate, Brian Butler, was very fortunately to be hired by our first panelist, Casella, and then Sti ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenues in Q1 2025 were $417.1 million, an increase of $76.1 million or 22.3% year over year, with $57.3 million from acquisitions and $18.4 million from organic growth of 5.4% [13][20] - Adjusted EBITDA was $86.4 million, up $15.4 million or 21.7% year over year, with adjusted EBITDA margins at 20.7%, down 10 basis points year over year [16][20] - Adjusted net income was $12.2 million or $0.19 per diluted share, an increase of $3.5 million or about $0.04 per share [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Solid waste revenues increased by 25.9% year over year, with pricing up 5.6% and volume down 1.7% [13][14] - Collection pricing was up 5.8%, while volumes decreased by 1.7%, attributed to slower roll-off volumes during winter [9][14] - Resource Solutions revenues grew by 9.5% year over year, with national accounts up 10.9% [15][16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Organic growth in the landfill business exceeded 7%, driven by both price and volume increases [8][9] - The average price per ton in the landfill business was up 4.8% in the quarter [15] - Commodity prices remained stable, with recent softness in the fiber market offset by strength in plastics and aluminum [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company continues to focus on internalizing more of its own tons and executing its acquisition strategy, having closed four deals year to date with approximately $50 million in annualized revenues [10][25] - The active M&A pipeline is robust, with over $500 million in revenues in various stages of engagement [26] - The company aims to enhance operational efficiency through fleet automation and route optimization [23][25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the 2025 outlook, citing limited exposure to tariffs and a resilient business model [10][22] - The company is closely monitoring macroeconomic uncertainties but remains optimistic about future value creation opportunities [10][21] - Management noted that the challenging winter weather impacted roll-off volumes but expects a seasonal uptick as spring progresses [9][72] Other Important Information - The company was recognized on Forbes' 2025 America's Best Midsized Employers list, highlighting its commitment to core values and culture [7] - The company has a consolidated net leverage ratio of 2.45 times and maintains approximately $900 million of availability between excess cash and an undrawn revolver [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: How much of the landfill volume increase is due to lost construction and demolition volumes flowing back? - Management indicated that about one-third of the increase is from recapturing construction and demolition tons in the New York market, with two-thirds from efforts to internalize additional tons [30][31] Question: What is the unfilled annual landfill capacity today? - Management stated that they are running about 30% excess capacity, primarily in New York State, with opportunities to drive more volume to specific landfills [32][33] Question: Can you provide an update on the Juniper Ridge landfill gas plant ramp? - The Juniper Ridge project is online but operating at low production levels, with expectations for ramp-up throughout the year [36][38] Question: What is the expected EBITDA contribution from internalization? - Management noted that the impact of internalization on EBITDA is complex and varies by acquisition, making it difficult to provide a specific figure [75][76] Question: Why was the full year guidance not changed despite strong Q1 results? - Management explained that it is typical not to change guidance in the first quarter unless there are significant deviations from expectations [90][91]

Casella (CWST) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.19 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.11 per share. This compares to loss of $0.01 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 72.73%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this provider of garbage-disposal and recycling services would post earnings of $0.16 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.41, delivering a surprise of 156.25%.Over the ...

GFL Environmental Inc. (GFL) came out with a quarterly loss of $0.06 per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.04. This compares to break-even earnings per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of -250%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $0.13 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.16, delivering a surprise of 23.08%.Over the last four quarters, the company has sur ...

Core Viewpoint - Quest Resource Holding Corporation will release its first quarter financial results for the period ending March 31, 2025, on May 12, 2025, after market close [1] Group 1: Financial Results Announcement - The financial results will be discussed in a conference call scheduled for the same day at 5:00 PM ET [2] - Investors can participate in the call by dialing specific numbers or accessing a webcast on the company's investor relations website [2][3] Group 2: Company Overview - Quest is a national leader in environmental waste and recycling services, helping businesses achieve their sustainability goals [4] - The company provides tailored solutions across various industry sectors, focusing on generating measurable business and sustainability outcomes [4]