Jim Cramer praises Waste Management CEO Jim Fish for doing a "remarkable job".

Waste Management Inc. (WM) has seen its shares gain 15.9% year-to-date after recovering losses in April. CEO Jim Fish has been praised by Jim Cramer for doing a "remarkable job". The company's second-quarter earnings beat analyst estimates, with revenue at $6.43 billion and EPS at $1.92. Cramer highlighted the firm's strength in the core business and positive guidance, saying the garbage business can give a good read on the economy.

Waste Management Inc. (WM), one of the largest waste collection and disposal companies in America, has seen its shares gain 15.9% year-to-date, recovering all losses incurred in April following tariff announcements. The company's strong performance is largely attributed to robust earnings reports, with the latest catalyst coming in July after the firm's second-quarter earnings beat analyst estimates. Revenue for the period was $6.43 billion, while EPS stood at $1.92 [1].

Jim Cramer, the CNBC TV host, has repeatedly praised Waste Management Inc. for its recent performance. He highlighted the firm's CEO, Jim Fish, who he described as doing a "remarkable job." Cramer noted that the company's stock jumped more than 3% after the earnings report, driven by a healthy top and bottom line beat, and positive guidance. He also emphasized that the garbage disposal business can provide valuable insights into the overall health of the economy [2].

The company's second-quarter results were particularly impressive. Revenue growth of 7.1% in the WM Legacy Business was driven by core price increases and Collection and Disposal yield, while operating EBITDA margin improved by 150 basis points. The company's Collection and Disposal business led the way with an adjusted margin of 37.9%, driven by organic revenue growth and cost discipline [3].

Waste Management Inc. continues to make strides in sustainability, with a 22% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions since 2021. The company's 2025 Sustainability Report highlighted its progress toward sustainability ambitions, including investments in recycling and renewable natural gas facilities [3].

Despite the positive performance, Cramer acknowledges that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns with limited downside risk. However, Waste Management Inc. remains a strong performer in the waste management sector.

References:
[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/waste-management-inc-wm-ceo-182711746.html
[2] https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/waste-management-inc-wm-ceo-182711746.html
[3] https://investors.wm.com/news-releases/news-release-details/wm-announces-second-quarter-2025-earnings