
Republic Services' solid waste exposure, dividend growth and buybacks support its outlook, though permit hurdles and a low current ratio raise concerns.
Republic Services, Inc is the second largest provider of non-hazardous solid waste collection, transfer, disposal, recycling, and energy services in the United States, as measured by revenue.
| Revenue (TTM) | $16.70B |
| Gross Profit (TTM) | $7.19B |
| EBITDA | $5.20B |
| Operating Margin | 20.20% |
| Return on Equity | 18.30% |
| Return on Assets | 6.18% |
| Revenue/Share (TTM) | $53.70 |
| Book Value | $38.90 |
| Price-to-Book | 5.51 |
| Price-to-Sales (TTM) | 4.06 |
| EV/Revenue | 4.791 |
| EV/EBITDA | 15.60 |
| Quarterly Earnings Growth (YoY) | 7.50% |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth (YoY) | 2.60% |
| Shares Outstanding | $307.66M |
| Float | $306.89M |
| % Insiders | 0.13% |
| % Institutions | 97.23% |
Volatility is currently expanding

Republic Services' solid waste exposure, dividend growth and buybacks support its outlook, though permit hurdles and a low current ratio raise concerns.

Republic Services is a proven compounder with high barriers to entry, stable fundamentals, and strong pricing power in the essential waste management industry. I rate RSG a Buy, expecting an 8% forward shareholder return, supported by robust margins, decade-high ROIC, and consistent earnings growth. RSG's defensive, non-discretionary business model offers portfolio balance, low volatility, and resilience against economic cycles and AI-driven market regimes.

PHOENIX, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) will release its second quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, and host an investor conference call at 5 p.m. Eastern Time that day.

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Next-generation organics processing facility designed to significantly expand composting capacity across Southern California SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif., June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG), has started construction on the San Bernardino Sustainability Park, a next‑generation organics processing facility designed to significantly expand composting capacity across Southern California.

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National Waste & Recycling Association recognized two company drivers, an operator and a technician for outstanding safety, performance and service PHOENIX, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Four employees of Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) subsidiaries were recognized by the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) as the industry's best during the NWRA's 2026 Annual Awards Gala on June 10 in Washington, D.C. They were honored for their outstanding performance records and contributions that enhanced overall safety and strengthened the image of the waste and recycling industry.

Republic Services gains from rising waste volumes, AI-driven pricing and routing tools and active acquisitions, while industry competition remains a concern.