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Bill Gates owns $25 billion in blue

Bill Gates' Cascade Investment holds 112.8M shares of Republic Services (RSG), worth $25.16B, making it 53.75% of the portfolio. RSG reported Q2 2026 revenue growth of 4.6% and raised full-year guidance. The company is a major waste-and-recycling service provider in the U.S. and Canada.

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Published Aug 26, 2026, 12:43 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$RSGBullishHigh
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat and raised guidance may trigger buying pressure, especially given the sizable ownership by Cascade Investment.

02

Market read

First‑report earnings and guidance for a large‑cap waste‑services company, with material impact on its stock and sector.

03

What to watch

Potential regulatory scrutiny on waste‑handling and environmental compliance could pose risks.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: post‑earnings release Aug 6 2026

Background

Bill Gates' Cascade Investment holds a 53.75% stake in Republic Services, underscoring the significance of the company's performance to a major billionaire portfolio.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$RSGBullishHigh confidence
Context

Republic Services reported Q2 2026 earnings and raised full-year guidance, a fresh disclosure affecting its stock.

Expected impact

Potential price rally of 3‑5% on the day of release.

Evidence & confidence

Revenue and EBITDA guidance are above prior estimates; dividend raise and strong cash flow reinforce investor confidence.

Market effects

Sector

Reinforces strength of the waste‑management sector, may lift peers like Waste Management.

Regional

Positive for US infrastructure and ESG‑focused investors.

Global

Highlights resilience of recession‑resistant services globally.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

High leverage (2.6×) and large debt load could limit upside if interest rates rise.

Key entities

  • individual
    Bill Gates

    Owner of Cascade Investment, major shareholder of Republic Services.

  • company
    Republic Services

    US waste‑management firm (ticker RSG).

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