Republic Services stock lifts 2026 outlook after solid Q3
Published on 11/06/2026 at 14:53 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSRepublic Services strengthens its outlook
- Third-quarter revenue rose 8.2 percent to 4.559 billion US dollars, while net income attributable to Republic Services increased to 592 million US dollars.
- Management raised 2026 revenue, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted free cash flow guidance after the October 29 results release.
- A 5 billion US dollar share repurchase authorization will run from January 2027 through December 2029.
Republic Services strengthened its 2026 outlook after reporting third-quarter results on October 29. The environmental services company cited broad-based operating growth, improved Environmental Solutions performance and disciplined pricing. Its official third-quarter results release said revenue increased 8.2 percent year over year to 4.559 billion US dollars for the three months ended September 30.
Net income attributable to Republic Services rose to 592 million US dollars from 550 million US dollars a year earlier. Diluted earnings per share reached 1.93 US dollars, compared with 1.76 US dollars in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted earnings per share were 1.94 US dollars, up from 1.90 US dollars. Adjusted EBITDA increased to 1.449 billion US dollars, although the adjusted EBITDA margin declined to 31.8 percent from 32.8 percent.
Pricing supports the 2026 outlook
Core price on total revenue increased revenue by 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, while the recycling and waste business delivered 4.8 percent organic growth. Acquisitions contributed 1.3 percent to total revenue growth.
Republic now expects full-year 2026 revenue between 17.425 billion and 17.475 billion US dollars. Adjusted EBITDA guidance is 5.550 billion to 5.575 billion US dollars, and adjusted free cash flow is projected at 2.565 billion to 2.585 billion US dollars. The company said its outlook assumes current economic conditions without a significant change in the broader economy during the rest of the year.
Management is also expanding shareholder returns. On October 28, 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 already 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.
Course and investor focus
Republic Services stock traded at 220.80 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 14:38 CET on Friday, November 6, 2026. Investors will likely focus on whether pricing can offset weaker volumes and higher operating costs while the company continues acquisitions and capital returns.
For investors following the company, the real-time quote of Republic Services stock provides the current trading view. The next major company update is expected with the fourth-quarter and full-year 2026 results, when management is also scheduled to provide its 2027 outlook.
Broader risk appetite can influence environmental-services shares through the S&P 500 market backdrop.
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Republic Services at a glance
- Company: Republic Services, Inc.
- ISIN: US7607591002
- NYSE ticker: RSG
- Business: Environmental services, recycling and waste management
- Lang & Schwarz quote: 220.80 euros on November 6, 2026, at 14:38 CET
- Third-quarter revenue: 4.559 billion US dollars for the period ended September 30, 2026
- 2026 revenue guidance: 17.425 billion to 17.475 billion US dollars
