Republic Services stock reports strong second quarter growth
Published on 09/30/2026 at 15:00 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Republic Services reported adjusted earnings of USD 1.85 per share and revenue of USD 4.43 billion for the second quarter of 2026, according to Republic Services in its August 6, 2026 results release. The figures give the waste-management company a firm earnings base ahead of its next scheduled report.
Quarterly figures beat estimates
MarketBeat reported on September 23, 2026 that adjusted EPS exceeded the USD 1.81 consensus estimate by USD 0.04, while revenue surpassed the USD 4.36 billion forecast by USD 0.07 billion. The revenue beat equals 1.61 percent, and the company said revenue increased 4.6 percent from the same quarter a year earlier.
The official release also listed GAAP EPS of USD 1.84, year-to-date operating cash flow of USD 2.38 billion and adjusted free cash flow of USD 1.58 billion for the period. These figures distinguish the quarter's reported earnings from the adjusted measure used in the guidance framework.
Guidance sets the next checkpoint
Republic Services maintained fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance of USD 7.23-7.28, according to MarketBeat on September 23, 2026. The range places the second-quarter adjusted EPS result of USD 1.85 alongside a full-year framework rather than treating one quarter as a complete annual trend.
The company scheduled its third-quarter 2026 financial results for October 29, 2026, after the market close, with an investor conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, per Republic Services.
Stock valuation remains substantial
Republic Services had a market capitalization of USD 65.2 billion as of September 29, 2026. Its 52-week range was USD 196.41 to USD 233.42, placing the latest primary-market reference of USD 211.92 below the yearly high and above the yearly low.
The company operates in the Industrials sector and Waste Management industry, collecting and processing recyclable materials and handling non-hazardous solid waste. Its operating model combines recurring collection services with recycling, landfill, transfer and environmental solutions.
Republic Services key data
- Company: Republic Services, Inc.
- Ticker: RSG
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Market capitalization: USD 65.2 billion (as of September 29, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 196.41-233.42 (as of September 29, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Industrials / Waste Management
- Next earnings date: October 29, 2026
