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Republic Services Posts $1.93 EPS in Third Quarter 2026

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Republic Services reported Q3 2026 earnings of $1.93 per share, with year-to-date free cash flow topping $2.28 billion.

Republic Services Posts $1.93 EPS in Third Quarter 2026

Republic Services reported third-quarter 2026 earnings per share of $1.93 on a reported basis and $1.94 on an adjusted basis, the waste management company disclosed in its latest earnings release.

The company generated $3.52 billion in cash flow from operations through the first three quarters of the year, while adjusted free cash flow reached $2.28 billion over the same period, signaling continued financial momentum heading into the final quarter.

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Republic Services deployed approximately $1.1 billion in acquisitions on a year-to-date basis, underscoring an active dealmaking strategy aimed at expanding its footprint in the solid waste and environmental services sector. The company also updated its full-year guidance, though specific revised targets were not detailed in the preliminary release.

The results reflect ongoing demand for waste collection and recycling services across the United States, a sector that has historically demonstrated resilience through economic cycles. Analysts will likely focus on the pace of acquisition integration and margin trends when the company holds its earnings call.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What were Republic Services' earnings per share in Q3 2026?

Republic Services reported earnings per share of $1.93 on a reported basis and $1.94 on an adjusted basis for the third quarter of 2026.

Q.How much free cash flow did Republic Services generate year-to-date in 2026?

The company generated $3.52 billion in cash flow from operations and $2.28 billion in adjusted free cash flow on a year-to-date basis through Q3 2026.

Q.How much did Republic Services spend on acquisitions in 2026?

Republic Services invested approximately $1.1 billion in acquisitions on a year-to-date basis through the third quarter of 2026.

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