Republic Services stock gains after Q3 results and outlook update

Republic Services reported stronger third-quarter results on Thursday, October 29, while raising its full-year 2026 outlook and authorizing a new share repurchase program. The company said revenue rose 8.2 percent year over year to USD 4.559 billion for the three months ended September 30.

According to the Republic Services release published by PR Newswire, reported diluted earnings per share increased to USD 1.93 from USD 1.76 a year earlier. Adjusted earnings per share reached USD 1.94, compared with USD 1.90 in the prior-year quarter.

Guidance moves higher

Republic Services lifted its full-year revenue guidance to USD 17.425 billion to USD 17.475 billion. Adjusted EBITDA guidance now stands at USD 5.550 billion to USD 5.575 billion, while adjusted free cash flow is expected at USD 2.565 billion to USD 2.585 billion.

Environmental Solutions revenue increased to USD 529 million from USD 433 million. Its adjusted EBITDA margin reached 25.4 percent, while the group-wide adjusted EBITDA margin was 31.8 percent. Year-to-date operating cash flow totaled USD 3.519 billion and adjusted free cash flow was USD 2.276 billion.

Buyback adds a longer-term catalyst

The board approved a USD 5 billion share repurchase authorization effective January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029. The authorization follows USD 848 million in share repurchases during the first nine months of 2026.

Republic Services stock traded at EUR 219.10 on Lang & Schwarz at 17:40 CET on Friday, October 30, 2026. That was 2.34 percent above the EUR 214.10 quote in the earlier October 30 report at 12:31 CET; this comparison is separate from a Xetra daily close. Investors can follow the real-time quote of Republic Services stock.

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Further execution on the upgraded outlook, cash generation and the planned buyback will shape the next investor assessment. Read more news and analyses on Republic Services stock.