RSG · 8-K · 20261029PR000326

Capital Return Program

REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. · 2026-10-29 · Importance 58 · Surprise 42 · In source text

Republic returned $1.43 billion to shareholders during the first nine months of 2026, including $848 million of share repurchases and $577 million of dividends paid. The Board authorized a new $5 billion share repurchase program effective January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029. The prior authorization had $0.8 billion of remaining capacity as of September 30, 2026, and Republic repurchased 0.9 million shares for $197 million in the third quarter. The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.670 per share, payable January 15, 2027, to shareholders of record January 4, 2027.

Key facts

• On October 28, 2026, the board authorized $5 billion in share repurchases, effective January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2029. source
• On October 28, 2026, the board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.670 per share for shareholders of record January 4, 2027, payable January 15, 2027. source
• For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, Republic Services repurchased $856 million of common stock for treasury and paid $577 million in cash dividends. source
• Year-to-date cash returned to shareholders was $1.43 billion, including $848 million of share repurchases and $577 million of dividends paid. source
• At September 30, 2026, $0.8 billion remained available under the prior share repurchase authorization, which continues through December 31, 2026. source
• During third-quarter 2026, Republic Services repurchased 0.9 million common shares for $197 million at a weighted-average cost of $215.18 per share. source

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