Republic Services stock: Higher outlook sharpens 2027 focus

Republic Services strengthened its 2026 outlook after reporting third-quarter results on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The company raised its revenue, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted free cash flow targets, while the board approved a new multiyear repurchase authorization.

The Republic Services earnings release said third-quarter revenue rose 8.2 percent year over year to 4.559 billion US dollars. Net income increased to 592 million US dollars from 550 million US dollars a year earlier, while diluted earnings per share rose to 1.93 US dollars from 1.76 US dollars.

Higher targets and capital returns

Management now expects full-year revenue of 17.425 billion to 17.475 billion US dollars. Adjusted EBITDA is forecast at 5.550 billion to 5.575 billion US dollars, and adjusted free cash flow at 2.565 billion to 2.585 billion US dollars.

Adjusted EBITDA reached 1.45 billion US dollars in the quarter, equal to a 31.8 percent margin. The company said pricing remained the main contributor to organic revenue growth, while volume reduced revenue by 0.6 percent.

The board approved a 5 billion US dollar share-repurchase authorization effective January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029. Republic Services also declared a quarterly dividend of 0.670 US dollars per share, payable January 15, 2027, to shareholders of record on January 4.

What changed since the last report

Republic Services stock traded at 226.45 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 5:06 p.m. CET on Thursday, November 5, 2026. That was 3.38 percent above the 219.05-euro quote cited in the previous report published on November 4, based on the same market and currency.

Investors can follow the real-time quote of Republic Services stock as the company executes its updated targets and prepares its next annual outlook.

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Further attention will center on fourth-quarter execution, acquisition activity, cash-flow delivery and the next annual guidance update. See more news and analyses on Republic Services stock.