Waste Management, Inc. reported earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2022. For the second quarter, the company reported sales was USD 5,027 million compared to USD 4,476 million a year ago. Net income was USD 587 million compared to USD 351 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.42 compared to USD 0.83 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.41 compared to USD 0.83 a year ago.
For the six months, sales was USD 9,688 million compared to USD 8,588 million a year ago. Net income was USD 1,100 million compared to USD 772 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.65 compared to USD 1.83 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.64 compared to USD 1.82 a year ago.