Republic Services, Inc.: EPS $1.94 vs $1.93 expected; revenue $4.56B vs $4.42B
Key Facts
Q3 FY2026 results
| Metric | Actual | Estimate | Surprise | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS (USD) | 1.94 | 1.93 | +0.5% | 1.90 |
| Revenue (USD bn) | 4.56 | 4.42 | +3.2% | 4.21 |
Recent reports: actual vs estimate
| Reported | Period | EPS (USD) | Estimate | Surprise | Revenue (USD bn) | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | Q3 FY2026 | 1.94 | 1.93 | +0.5% | 4.56 | 4.42 | +3.2% |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Q2 FY2026 | 1.85 | 1.81 | +2.2% | 4.43 | 4.36 | +1.5% |
| May 7, 2026 | Q1 FY2026 | 1.70 | 1.64 | +3.7% | 4.11 | 4.10 | +0.4% |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Q4 FY2025 | 1.76 | 1.62 | +8.6% | 4.14 | 4.21 | −1.7% |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Q3 FY2025 | 1.90 | 1.83 | +3.8% | 4.21 | 4.24 | −0.6% |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Q2 FY2025 | 1.77 | 1.77 | 0.0% | 4.24 | 4.26 | −0.5% |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Q1 FY2025 | 1.58 | 1.53 | +3.3% | 4.01 | 4.05 | −0.9% |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Q4 FY2024 | 1.58 | 1.40 | +12.9% | 4.05 | 4.07 | −0.7% |
Source: Figures from the EL7 database. Estimates are the analyst consensus carried by our data vendor (FMP), not official figures.
Republic Services, Inc. results: EPS $1.94 vs $1.93 expected; revenue $4.56B vs $4.42B. The results cover the company's Q3 FY2026. EPS came in above analysts' estimate by 0.5%; revenue above the estimate by 3.2%.
Revenue was up 8.2% from $4.21 billion a year earlier (Q3 FY2025). EPS was up 2.1% from $1.90 a year earlier. On its record, EPS topped analysts' estimates in 6 of 7 earlier comparable reports.
What the results mean
The results reflect revenue growth at Republic Services, Inc., but the available information does not identify the contribution from pricing, waste volumes, or service mix. The business rests on waste collection, transportation, processing, and disposal, serving a diverse residential and commercial customer base.
Operating collection facilities, transfer stations, landfills, and recycling centers allows the company to manage connected stages of service, making operating efficiency and transportation and processing costs key profitability drivers. Sales of recycled materials also depend on commodity prices, while environmental services and industrial waste handling diversify revenue sources.
What to watch on the earnings call: The earnings call merits attention to management’s explanation of revenue growth, including pricing, waste volumes, and service mix, alongside collection, transportation, and processing costs. Commentary on customer demand, recycled commodity prices, spending on facilities and equipment, and the implications for margins would also be useful.
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