Should You Buy RSG Stock as Pricing Strength Meets Premium Valuation?

Republic Services sustains growth through disciplined pricing and cash flow, but premium valuation and soft volumes temper the investment case.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 11, 2026

RSG Raises 2026 Outlook as Pricing Strength Offsets Softer Volumes

Republic Services raised its 2026 outlook as pricing, acquisitions and stronger cash flow helped offset softer volumes and higher operating costs.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 11, 2026

Republic Services Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Republic Services NYSE: RSG raised its full-year 2026 outlook after reporting second-quarter revenue growth of 4.6% and adjusted EBITDA growth of 4.5%, supported by pricing, acquisitions and recycling-related contributions. The company said adjusted EBITDA margin held at 32.1%, while adjusted earnings per share totaled $1.85.

MarketBeat • Aug 9, 2026

Republic Services: A Good Quarter And More Attractive Valuation

Republic Services is rated Buy, trading at a ~10% discount with an 11.3% expected CAGR over 3-5 years. Q2 2026 saw revenue and EPS beat expectations, driven by core pricing strength and steady customer retention. Management raised 2026 guidance and continues aggressive M&A, while AI initiatives are enhancing pricing and routing.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 8, 2026

RSG Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates on Pricing, Raises 2026 View

Republic Services beats Q2 earnings and revenue estimates as pricing offsets volume pressure, prompting higher 2026 revenue, EBITDA and cash flow guidance.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 7, 2026

Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • Aug 7, 2026

Republic Services, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

Reported Earnings Per Share of $1.84 and Adjusted Earnings Per Share of $1.85 Generated Year-to-Date Cash Flow from Operations of $2.38 Billion and Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $1.58 Billion Invested Approximately $860 Million in Value-Creating Acquisitions During the First-Half of 2026 Increased Full-Year 2026 Financial Guidance Increased Quarterly Dividend by Approximately 7 Percent PHOENIX, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) today reported net income of $566 million, or $1.84 per diluted share, for the three months ended June 30, 2026, versus $550 million, or $1.75 per diluted share, for the comparable 2025 period. Excluding certain expenses and other items, on an adjusted basis, net income for the three months ended June 30, 2026, was $569 million, or $1.85 per diluted share, versus $556 million, or $1.77 per diluted share, for the comparable 2025 period.

PRNewsWire • Aug 6, 2026

Compared to Estimates, Republic Services (RSG) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

The headline numbers for Republic Services (RSG) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 6, 2026

Republic Services (RSG) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Republic Services (RSG) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.85 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.81 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.77 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 6, 2026

Unlocking Q2 Potential of Republic Services (RSG): Exploring Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics

Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Republic Services (RSG), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended June 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 4, 2026