Citable filing context
RSG's research view summarizes recent SEC filing context, starting with earnings from Aug 6, 2026.
| Filed | Item | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | earnings | Republic Services reported Q2 2026 net income of $566 million and increased its full-year 2026 financial guidance. |
| Jul 30, 2026 | dividend_change | Republic Services, Inc. increased its regular quarterly dividend by 4.5 cents to $0.670 per share. |
| Jun 24, 2026 | debt_offering | Republic Services agreed to sell $1.2 billion in 4.750% notes due 2031 and 5.000% notes due 2036. |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Guidance: adjusted_diluted_eps | 7.23 to 7.28 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Guidance: adjusted_ebitda | 5525.00 to 5550.00 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Guidance: adjusted_free_cash_flow | 2540.00 to 2575.00 |
| Aug 7, 2026 | mda_quarterly | Republic Services reported revenue of $8.54 billion for the first half of 2026, a 3.6% increase over the prior-year period. This growth was driven by a 3.4% rise in average yield and a 1.1% contribution from acquisitions, partially offset by a 1.2% decline in volume and a 0.7% decrease in environmental solutions revenue. The volume decline was primarily attributed to reduced construction-related activity, manufacturing slowdowns, and the loss of certain municipal contracts. Operating income reached $1.73 billion, with margins remaining stable at 20.3%. The company continues to prioritize pricing in excess of cost inflation, though fuel costs rose significantly, with the national average diesel price increasing to $4.73 per gallon for the six-month period. Republic maintains a strong liquidity position, with $2.6 billion in availability under its $3.5 billion credit facility as of June 30, 2026. The company’s debt-to-EBITDA ratio stood at 2.6x, well within its 3.75x covenant limit. Management reaffirmed its 2026 financial outlook, projecting full-year revenue between $17.2 billion and $17.3 billion and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $7.23 to $7.28. Strategic priorities remain focused on value-creating acquisitions, sustainability investments, and productivity-enhancing technology, including a new accounts receivable system. |
| May 8, 2026 | mda_quarterly | Republic Services reported revenue of $4,113 million for the first quarter of 2026, a 2.6% increase year-over-year. This growth was driven by a 3.4% rise in average yield and a 1.1% contribution from acquisitions, partially offset by a 1.3% decline in environmental solutions revenue and a 0.8% volume decrease. The volume decline was primarily attributed to reduced construction-related activity and the loss of certain municipal and broker-related contracts. Operating income rose to $830 million, or 20.2% of revenue, compared to 20.1% in the prior-year period. While core pricing remains strong at 5.7%, the company faces cost pressures from higher labor wages and increased diesel fuel prices. Environmental solutions, which includes hazardous waste treatment and industrial services, saw a revenue contraction due to lower emergency response activity. The company maintains a robust liquidity position, with $1.6 billion available under its $3.5 billion credit facility. Management continues to prioritize an acquisition-led growth strategy, expecting to invest at least $1 billion in 2026. Key risks include potential volatility in recycled commodity prices, sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations on $2.8 billion of floating-rate debt, and the operational impact of severe weather events on landfill and collection activities. |
Source: SEC EDGAR filing text and events; period Aug 6, 2026; filed Aug 6, 2026.
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