Business Description

Republic Services Inc., founded in 1998 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, United States, provides comprehensive solid waste collection, recycling, and disposal services across the nation. The firm generates revenue from municipal and commercial contracts by leveraging advanced logistics and sustainable practices. Led by CEO Donald W. Slagle since 2018, the company holds roughly a 20% market share in the U.S. non-hazardous waste sector and is actively investing in recycling expansion and renewable energy initiatives. Its strategic focus on technology and regulatory compliance positions it well for future growth.

Financial Statements

In thousands, USD
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Total Revenues16,591,00016,032,00014,965,00013,511,000
Cost of Sales9,630,0009,350,0008,943,0008,205,000
Gross Profit6,961,0006,682,0006,022,0005,306,000
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses1,710,0001,674,0001,609,0001,454,000
Depreciation & Amortization Expenses1,928,0001,784,0001,599,0001,441,000
Other Operating Expenses21,00028,00034,00019,000
Operating Profit3,302,0003,196,0002,780,0002,392,000
Interest and Investment Income8,0009,0006,0003,000
Interest Expense(574,000)(539,000)(508,000)(395,000)
Non-Operating Income(142,000)(234,000)(87,000)(168,000)
Total Non-Operating Income(708,000)(764,000)(589,000)(560,000)
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes2,594,0002,432,0002,191,0001,832,000
Provision for Income Taxes455,000388,000460,000344,000
Consolidated Net Income2,139,0002,044,0001,731,0001,488,000
Net Income Attributable to Minority Interests and Other(1,000)
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders2,139,0002,043,0001,731,0001,488,000
Basic EPS6.866.505.474.70
Diluted EPS6.856.495.474.69
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding311,900314,400316,182316,530
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding312,200314,800316,665317,080
Shares Outstanding308,000312,000314,400316,100
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Cash and Cash Equivalents76,00074,000140,000143,400
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents76,00074,000140,000143,400
Accounts Receivable1,897,0001,821,0001,768,0001,677,200
Total Trade Receivables1,897,0001,821,0001,768,0001,677,200
Other Current Assets550,000511,000473,000536,500
Total Current Assets2,523,0002,406,0002,381,0002,357,100
Net Property, Plant & Equipment12,639,00011,877,00011,351,00010,744,000
Net Intangible Assets655,000546,000496,000347,200
Goodwill16,715,00015,982,00015,834,00014,451,500
Long-Term Investments259,000208,000164,000127,600
Other Long-Term Assets1,575,0001,383,0001,184,0001,025,500
Total Assets34,366,00032,402,00031,410,00029,052,900
Accounts Payable1,374,0001,345,0001,412,0001,221,800
Accrued Expenses1,462,0001,436,0001,417,0001,269,900
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt596,000862,000932,000456,000
Unearned Revenue496,000485,000467,000443,000
Total Current Liabilities3,928,0004,128,0004,228,0003,390,700
Long-Term Debt12,985,00011,851,00011,887,00011,329,500
Other Long-Term Liabilities5,484,0005,016,0004,752,0004,645,900
Total Long-Term Liabilities18,469,00016,867,00016,639,00015,975,400
Total Liabilities22,397,00020,995,00020,867,00019,366,100
Common Stock3,0003,0003,0003,200
Treasury Stock(1,000,000)(113,000)(784,000)(504,600)
Additional Paid-in Capital1,833,0001,767,0002,901,0002,843,200
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income(29,000)(26,000)(12,000)(12,100)
Retained Earnings11,161,0009,774,0008,434,0007,356,300
Total Common Shareholders' Equity11,968,00011,405,00010,542,0009,686,000
Minority Interests and Other1,0002,0001,000800
Total Shareholders' Equity11,969,00011,407,00010,543,0009,686,800
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity34,366,00032,402,00031,410,00029,052,900
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Net Income2,139,0002,044,0001,731,0001,488,000
Depreciation & Amortization1,928,0001,784,0001,599,0001,441,000
Share-Based Compensation Expense42,00041,00039,000
Other Adjustments588,000444,000338,000454,000
Changes in Trade Receivables(87,000)(76,000)(71,000)(199,000)
Changes in Accounts Payable(14,000)(27,000)83,000106,000
Changes in Other Operating Activities(258,000)(275,000)(103,000)(139,000)
Cash from Operating Activities4,296,0003,936,0003,618,0003,190,000
Capital Expenditure(1,887,000)(1,855,000)(1,631,000)(1,454,000)
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant & Equipment13,00047,00029,00033,000
Payments for Business Acquisitions(1,430,000)(753,000)(2,065,000)(3,039,000)
Proceeds from Business Divestments11,0002,0006,00051,000
Other Investing Activities(20,000)(2,000)(6,000)(14,000)
Cash from Investing Activities(3,313,000)(2,561,000)(3,667,000)(4,423,000)
Issuance of Short-Term Debt37,715,00024,020,00039,221,00016,446,000
Repayments of Short-Term Debt(38,206,000)(25,109,000)(40,411,000)(14,282,000)
Net Issuance / (Repayments) of Short-Term Debt(491,000)(1,089,000)(1,190,000)2,164,000
Issuance of Long-Term Debt1,183,000889,0002,172,000
Net Issuance / (Repayments) of Long-Term Debt1,183,000889,0002,172,000
Issuance of Common Shares(5,000)(14,000)(1,000)(13,000)
Repurchases of Common Shares(870,000)(482,000)(262,000)(203,000)
Net Issuance / (Repurchases) of Common Shares(875,000)(496,000)(263,000)(216,000)
Common Share Dividends Paid(738,000)(687,000)(638,000)(593,000)
Other Financing Activities(17,000)(15,000)(19,000)(11,000)
Cash from Financing Activities(938,000)(1,398,000)62,0001,344,000
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents1,000(2,000)1,000(3,000)
Increase / (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash46,000(25,000)14,000108,000

Key Metrics & Ratios

MetricValue
Market Cap$65.27B
P/E30.94x
P/S3.93x
EV/EBITDA15.06x
Return on Equity18.3%
Return on Invested Capital8.5%
Current Ratio0.64x
Dividend Yield1.1%
Free Cash Flow Margin14.5%

Margins

Gross margin
42.0%
Operating margin
19.9%
Net margin
12.9%

Quarterly Trend

QuarterRevenueYoY growthOperating marginOperating income
Q1 2026 $4.11B +2.6% 20.2% $830M
Q4 2025 $4.14B +2.2% 19.3% $800M
Q3 2025 $4.21B +3.3% 19.8% $836M
Q2 2025 $4.24B +4.6% 20.3% $861M
Q1 2025 $4.01B 20.1% $804M
Q4 2024 $4.05B 19.8% $803M
Q3 2024 $4.08B 20.8% $846M
Q2 2024 $4.05B 20.1% $814M

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Financial data last updated 2026-06-25. Figures compiled from public company filings.

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