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Jim Schumm

Vice President and equity research analyst at TD Cowen

James Schumm is a Vice President and equity research analyst at TD Cowen, specializing in industrials and energy sectors with a focus on environmental services, waste management, and oil & gas equipment & services. He covers specific companies including Casella Waste Systems (CWST), Helix Energy Solutions Group (HLX), Republic Services (RSG), Waste Connections (WCN), GFL Environmental (GFL), and Waste Management (WM), delivering a strong performance track record with a 71.43% success rate and 8.02% average return according to Stock Analysis, alongside a 41.67% success rate across 23 stocks on TipRanks where he holds a 2.59-star rating. Schumm is based in New York and serves as Senior Analyst for Environmental Services and Energy Transition, though detailed prior career timeline and professional credentials such as FINRA registrations are not specified in available sources.

Jim Schumm's questions to CASELLA WASTE SYSTEMS (CWST) leadership

Question · Q4 2025

Jim Schumm sought clarification on the Mid-Atlantic story, specifically if the $5 million benefit from new automated trucks in 2026 is solely from labor reduction, excluding operational benefits from route optimization, and if these benefits are fully baked into guidance. He also asked if M&A in the Mid-Atlantic had slowed due to system integration challenges and if it would now ramp up.

Answer

EVP and CFO Brad Helgeson clarified that the $5 million benefit includes both automated truck productivity/labor savings and route combining post-system integration, representing the 'tip of the iceberg' for future opportunities. President and CEO Ned Coletta added that G&A and back-office savings are currently offset by doubled-up costs from redundant systems, with full benefits expected in late 2026 into 2027. Ned Coletta confirmed that M&A in the Mid-Atlantic was 'hit the brakes a touch' due to integration work, but they still completed 10 acquisitions. With systems now sorted, new acquisitions will integrate faster onto the modern Casella system, driving synergy value quicker.

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