RSG · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report
Acquisitions and Divestitures
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. · 2026-08-07 · Importance 68 · Surprise 58 · From source text
Acquisitions net of divestitures increased six-month revenue by 1.1% and contributed to higher labor, transfer, disposal, depreciation, and intangible amortization costs. Republic paid $865 million for acquisitions and investments during the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with $963 million in 2025. Management expects to invest at least $1.2 billion in acquisitions during 2026. The strategy targets privately held recycling and waste companies and environmental-solutions businesses that complement and expand the existing platform.
Key facts
- Republic expects to invest at least $1.2 billion in acquisitions in 2026. source
- During the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, Republic paid $865 million and $963 million, respectively, for acquisitions and investments. source
- Net gain on business divestitures and impairments of $1 million recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2026; losses of $3 million and $1 million recorded in three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | positive | realized | +0.3% | During the six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, Republic paid $865 million and $963 million, respectively, for acquisitions and… |
| net_income | positive | realized | +0.1% | Net gain on business divestitures and impairments of $1 million recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2026; losses of $3 million… |
| cash | negative | probable | — | Republic expects to invest at least $1.2 billion in acquisitions in 2026. |
| assets | positive | probable | — | Republic expects to invest at least $1.2 billion in acquisitions in 2026. |