Republic Services stock enters stronger capital-return phase

Republic Services strengthened its 2026 outlook after reporting third-quarter results for the period ended September 30 on October 29, 2026. The company cited broad-based operating growth, improved Environmental Solutions performance and disciplined pricing.

Republic Services stock traded at 219.80 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 17:09 CET on Friday, November 6, 2026. The real-time quote of Republic Services stock is available for investors tracking the updated targets.

Pricing offsets weaker volumes

According to the company's third-quarter results release, revenue increased 8.2 percent year over year to 4.559 billion US dollars. Net income attributable to Republic Services rose to 592 million US dollars from 550 million US dollars, while diluted earnings per share increased to 1.93 US dollars from 1.76 US dollars. Adjusted earnings per share reached 1.94 US dollars, compared with 1.90 US dollars a year earlier.

Core price on total revenue added 5.3 percent, while core price on related business revenue rose 6.3 percent. Volume reduced revenue by 0.6 percent. Environmental Solutions revenue increased 21.9 percent, and the recycling and waste business delivered 4.8 percent organic growth. Acquisitions contributed 1.3 percent to total revenue growth.

Higher targets and buybacks

Republic now expects 2026 revenue of 17.425 billion to 17.475 billion US dollars. Adjusted EBITDA guidance stands at 5.550 billion to 5.575 billion US dollars, while adjusted free cash flow is projected at 2.565 billion to 2.585 billion US dollars.

The board authorized up to 5 billion US dollars of share repurchases from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029. The prior authorization had about 0.8 billion US dollars of remaining capacity at September 30. Republic had returned 1.43 billion US dollars to shareholders during the first nine months, including 848 million US dollars of repurchases and 577 million US dollars of dividends.

What has changed since the last report

The new Lang & Schwarz quote is 2.94 percent below the 226.45-euro quote cited in the own report published on November 5, 2026. This separate report-to-report comparison is not a Xetra daily comparison.

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More news and analyses on Republic Services stock will track fourth-quarter execution, acquisition activity, cash-flow delivery and the next annual outlook.