RSG · 8-K · 20260806PR000273

Capital Expenditures and Free Cash Flow

REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. · 2026-08-06 · Importance 48 · Surprise 40 · In source text

Cash provided by operating activities increased 11.5% to $2.380 billion for the first six months of 2026 from $2.134 billion. Adjusted free cash flow increased 11.5% to $1.583 billion from $1.420 billion after $809 million of property and equipment received. Cash purchases of property and equipment were $868 million, compared with $866 million in the prior-year period. Full-year adjusted free cash flow guidance was increased to $2.540 billion-$2.575 billion, with property and equipment received expected at $1.970 billion-$2.010 billion.

Key facts

• Adjusted free cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 2026: $1,583 million (cash provided by operating activities $2,380 million less property and equipment received $809 million plus proceeds and restructuring items). source
• Cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2026: $2,380 million. source
• Purchases of property and equipment per consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2026: $868 million. source
• Property and equipment received during the six months ended June 30, 2026: $809 million (purchases $868 million adjusted by -$59 million). source

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