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    GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL) Stock Can Revenue Growth Outrun Recurring Losses

    Simply Wall St·07/31/2026 03:21:33
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    GFL Environmental stock closed at CA$58.13, sitting on a double digit gain over the past month, yet the fresh numbers tell a more complicated story. Q2 revenue came in at CA$1.95b with adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization margins holding around 30%, a key marker in the waste services business. At the same time, the company reported another quarterly loss on a basic earnings per share basis. The near term looks noisy, and the real question for investors now is how the balance sheet and cash generation support the multi year growth plans.

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    Q2 2026 Earnings Summary

    • Revenue, Q2 2026 vs. Q2 2025: CA$1,947.8m vs. CA$1,675.2m (up about 16%)
    • Net Income or Loss, Q2 2026 vs. Q2 2025: loss of CA$159.8m vs. profit of CA$264.4m (moved from profit to loss)
    • Basic EPS, Q2 2026 vs. Q2 2025: loss of CA$0.45 per share vs. profit of CA$0.72 per share (moved from earnings to loss)
    • Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Q2 2026 vs. Q2 2025: about 30% vs. about 30%, holding around the same level for GFL Environmental

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    TSX:GFL Trailing 12-Month Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Jul 2026
    TSX:GFL Trailing 12-Month Revenue & Expenses Breakdown as at Jul 2026

    Evaluating GFL Environmental’s Margin And Growth Story

    Bulls argue that GFL Environmental can use pricing power, efficiency and acquisitions to lift margins and cash conversion while growing the platform. Q2 results give that claim some tangible milestones. Adjusted EBITDA margin held just above 30% and Canada reached a record 34%. That sits comfortably against management’s new full year margin guide of 30.5%, which has already been raised twice in 2026. Pricing of just over 6% for the year, with Q2 at about 6.1%, shows the company is getting paid for its service mix even as volumes run slightly weaker overall.

    On the cash side, adjusted free cash flow of CA$237m in the quarter ran ahead of expectations, and full year guidance was lifted to CA$900m. Net leverage of about 3.9x and a well subscribed CA$ equivalent 4.5% bond issue suggest the balance sheet currently supports this growth focused plan.

    Compare GFL Environmental’s firm 30% adjusted EBITDA margin, record Canadian profitability and lifted free cash flow guide with where the stock closed at CA$58.13 after earnings. See the consensus price target analysis for GFL Environmental to check whether Wall Street’s targets line up with this operational story or tell a different one.

    GFL Environmental Bears Still Focused On Profit And Debt

    The core worry around GFL Environmental is that a debt heavy, acquisition driven model eventually hits a wall as refinancing costs rise and landfill volumes shrink. Q2 does not fully calm that concern. Revenue grew and adjusted EBITDA margin stayed near 30%, yet the company swung from a CA$264.4m profit a year ago to a CA$159.8m loss, with basic EPS moving from a profit of CA$0.72 to a loss of CA$0.45. That is a clear miss against any thesis that scale and pricing already translate into consistent profitability.

    On leverage, net debt at about 3.9x EBITDA and the need for US$750m of new bonds keep balance sheet risk very visible, especially with a large SECURE deal still pending. Bears who argue that GFL Environmental is running close to its financial limit will not find much evidence in this quarter to fully dismiss that view.

    With GFL Environmental posting a quarterly loss while carrying net debt of about 3.9x EBITDA, investors may want to verify how much balance sheet pressure this model can tolerate. For more detail, check the full solvency breakdown in the financial health analysis of GFL Environmental stock.

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    This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.