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Republic Services (RSG) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Republic Services gave guidance in 8 earnings releases on file since Feb 27, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +13.3% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance 4 times and lowered it 0 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 2 of 2 periods (2 above, 0 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $17.1B–$17.1B (Feb 17, 2026) → raised $17.4B–$17.5B (Oct 30, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $16.9B–$16.9B (Feb 13, 2025) | $19.0B | above the range | +12.6% |
| FY2024 | $16.1B–$16.2B (Feb 27, 2024) | $18.4B | above the range | +14.0% |
Adjusted revenue
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $17.4B–$17.5B (Oct 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted EBITDA
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $5.5B–$5.5B (Feb 17, 2026) → raised $5.5B–$5.6B (Oct 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $5.3B–$5.3B (Feb 13, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $4.8B–$4.9B (Feb 27, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $7.20–$7.28 (Feb 17, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $6.82–$6.90 (Feb 13, 2025) | — | — | — |
| Q4 2025 | $1.63 (Feb 13, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $5.94–$6.00 (Feb 27, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted free cash flow
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $2.5B–$2.6B (Feb 17, 2026) → raised $2.6B–$2.6B (Oct 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $2.3B–$2.4B (Feb 13, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $2.1B–$2.1B (Feb 27, 2024) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Republic Services, Q3 2026: revenue $5.2B (+8% year over year), operating margin 17.7%, net earnings $593M, operating cash flow $1.1B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Republic Services beat its guidance?
Republic Services gave guidance in 8 earnings releases on file since Feb 27, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +13.3% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Republic Services raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 4 times and lowered it 0 times since Feb 27, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.