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- **Record Financials**: Q3 revenue and EBITDA hit new highs at $485 million and $120 million, up 17.9% and 16.4% YoY, respectively.
- **Acquisition Momentum**: 8 acquisitions year-to-date added $105 million in revenue, with Mountain State Waste ($30 million annualized) set to close in early 2026.
- **Margin Improvement**: Core business expanded margins by 70 basis points YoY, with 2026 targeting 25-50 basis points of improvement via automation and cost savings.
- **Mid-Atlantic Turnaround**: $5 million annualized savings expected in 2026, driven by truck automation and route optimization.
- **Strong Cash Flow**: Adjusted free cash flow of $119 million year-to-date, up 21% YoY, supporting M&A and growth initiatives.
- **Sustainability Focus**: Landfill expansions and internalization efforts position the company to capitalize on Northeast capacity closures.


**【CEO Summary Section】**
Casella Waste Systems reported record third-quarter 2025 results, with revenue of $485 million and adjusted EBITDA of $120 million, up 17.9% and 16.4% year-over-year, respectively. Key drivers included strong solid waste pricing (4.6% increase), higher landfill volumes (11.7% growth), and contributions from 8 acquisitions completed year-to-date. Adjusted free cash flow reached $119 million year-to-date, up 21% year-over-year. The company raised its 2025 revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance midpoints to $1.835 billion and $420 million, respectively, reflecting confidence in its growth strategy.
- Management highlighted the Mountain State Waste acquisition, expected to close in early 2026 and add $30 million in annualized revenue.
- The transition to Ned Coletta as CEO was emphasized, with John Casella stepping into the Executive Chairman role.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Revenue Growth**: $485.4 million, up 17.9% YoY, driven by $53.4 million from acquisitions and 4.9% organic growth. Solid waste pricing increased 4.6%, while landfill volumes rose 11.7% due to internalization and third-party activity.
- **Adjusted EBITDA**: $119.9 million, up 16.4% YoY, with 70 basis points of margin expansion in the core business. Acquisitions diluted margins by 100 basis points, but the company expects margin improvement in 2026 through cost savings and automation.
- **Free Cash Flow**: $119.5 million year-to-date, on track to meet full-year guidance. Capital expenditures increased 61% YoY to $187.8 million, primarily for acquisitions and landfill expansions.
- **Leverage**: Net debt of $1.16 billion with a consolidated leverage ratio of 2.34x, supporting continued M&A activity.

**【President's Operational Update】**
- **Mid-Atlantic Integration**: Progressing well, with 43 new trucks delivered and 37 more expected by early 2026. Automation initiatives aim to save $5 million annually in 2026, with multiyear opportunities for further margin expansion.
- **Landfill Expansions**: Permitting underway for Hyland (1 million tons/year capacity) and Hakes landfills, critical for addressing Northeast capacity closures.
- **Acquisition Pipeline**: $500 million in annualized revenue potential, including $20 million from 4 tuck-in deals under LOI. The Mountain State Waste acquisition will add $30 million in 2026.
- **Operational Efficiency**: Route optimization reduced 10 route days and driver headcount, while internalized landfill volumes grew 20% YoY.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Margin Expansion**: CFO Brad Helgeson expects 25-50 basis points of margin improvement in 2026, driven by pricing, Mid-Atlantic synergies, and automation. Acquisitions will contribute $60 million in rollover revenue.
- **Mid-Atlantic Savings**: $5 million annualized savings in 2026, with potential for larger multiyear gains as systems consolidate.
- **AI and Automation**: Investment in AI tools for routing and back-office processes to enhance efficiency, with a focus on foundational system upgrades.
- **Landfill Pricing**: Third-party landfill pricing up 3% YoY, but rail capacity additions may limit further price increases in the short term.
- **Tariffs and Supply Chain**: No material impact from tariffs; truck deliveries have stabilized, easing supply chain disruptions.


Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (CWST) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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