Sep 30, 2023

Republic Services Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Republic Services reported strong third-quarter results, driven by broad-based revenue growth and strategic execution.

Key Takeaways

Republic Services reported a strong third quarter with a 6.3% increase in total revenue, including 4.6% organic growth and 1.7% growth from acquisitions. The company's adjusted EBITDA grew by 9%, leading to a 70 basis points expansion in adjusted EBITDA margin. They also invested over $900 million in acquisitions and the board authorized $3 billion for share repurchases.

Reported EPS was $1.52, and adjusted EPS was $1.54.

Net income margin expanded by 100 basis points, and adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 70 basis points.

Cash flow from operations was $2,719 million, and adjusted free cash flow was $1,827 million.

Invested more than $900 million in value-creating acquisitions.

Total Revenue
$3.83B
Previous year: $3.6B
+6.3%
EPS
$1.54
Previous year: $1.34
+14.9%
Gross Profit
$1.54B
Previous year: $1.41B
+9.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$158M
Previous year: $81.4M
+93.5%
Free Cash Flow
$1.83B
Previous year: $542M
+236.9%
Total Assets
$30B
Previous year: $28.4B
+5.8%

Republic Services

Republic Services

Republic Services Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

The Company now expects full-year 2023 diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $5.30 to $5.33 and adjusted diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $5.46 to $5.49. The increase is primarily due to a lower than expected tax rate. The Company reiterates the full-year 2023 guidance ranges for adjusted EBITDA and adjusted free cash flow provided in July.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income