RSG · 8-K · 20261029PR000326

Capital Expenditures and Free Cash Flow

REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. · 2026-10-29 · Importance 47 · Surprise 32

Cash provided by operating activities increased to $3.519 billion in the first nine months of 2026 from $3.315 billion a year earlier. Cash purchases of property and equipment were $1.363 billion, compared with $1.310 billion, and adjusted free cash flow rose to $2.276 billion from $2.191 billion. Full-year 2026 adjusted free cash flow guidance is $2.565 billion to $2.585 billion, with expected property and equipment received of $1.970 billion to $2.010 billion.

Key facts

• For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, cash provided by operating activities was $3.519 billion, compared with $3.315 billion in 2025. source
• For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, adjusted free cash flow was $2.276 billion, compared with $2.191 billion in 2025. source
• For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, purchases of property and equipment were $1.363 billion. source