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Republic Services 3Q 2026: Revenue $4.56B, EPS $1.93— 10-Q Summary

Republic Services reported 3Q 2026 revenue of $4.56B, up 8.2% YoY, with net income of $592M and EPS of $1.93. Nine-month revenue rose 5.2% to $13.1B, driven by pricing and acquisitions. The company operates 208 landfills and 87 renewable-energy projects, with 2026 revenue guidance of $17.425B to $17.475B.

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Published Oct 30, 2026, 10:21 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$RSGBullishHigh
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Why it matters

The earnings beat prior‑year metrics and provide a clear outlook, offering fresh data for investors to reassess valuation.

02

Market read

First‑report earnings release delivers new financial metrics that can drive short‑term trading decisions.

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What to watch

Potential cost pressures from fuel recovery fees and a slight volume decline could affect future margins.

Relevance 9/10Novelty 9/10Timing: after-hours

Background

Republic Services filed its Q3 2026 10‑Q, reporting $4.56B revenue, $592M net income, $1.93 EPS, and guidance of $17.425‑$17.475B for the year with a $1.2B acquisition budget.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$RSGBullishHigh confidence
Context

Q3 2026 revenue $4.56B, EPS $1.93 and guidance $17.425B‑$17.475B disclosed in the 10‑Q filing.

Expected impact

likely modest upside as results exceed prior‑year figures and guidance is robust

Evidence & confidence

Revenue and EPS beat prior‑year numbers and guidance suggests continued growth, prompting traders to consider buying or adjusting positions.

Market effects

Positive sentiment may extend to the broader waste‑management sector.

U.S. equity market, particularly industrial and utility investors.

Limited to U.S. waste‑services exposure.

Counterpoint

If analyst expectations were higher, the modest growth could be viewed as a disappointment.

Key entities

  • Republic Services

    U.S. waste‑management and recycling firm (ticker RSG).

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