Republic Services

RSG Q3 2025 Earnings

Reported Oct 30, 2025 at 4:10 PM ET · SEC Source

Q3 25 EPS

$1.90

BEAT +6.48%

Est. $1.78

Q3 25 Revenue

$4.21B

MISS 0.91%

Est. $4.25B

vs S&P Since Q3 25

-3.1%

TRAILING MARKET

RSG +2.6% vs S&P +5.7%

Market Reaction

Did RSG Beat Earnings? Q3 2025 Results

Republic Services delivered a stronger-than-expected earnings performance in Q3 2025, with adjusted EPS of $1.90 clearing the $1.78 consensus estimate by 6.48%, even as revenue of $4.21 billion came in just shy of the $4.25 billion Wall Street had an… Read more Republic Services delivered a stronger-than-expected earnings performance in Q3 2025, with adjusted EPS of $1.90 clearing the $1.78 consensus estimate by 6.48%, even as revenue of $4.21 billion came in just shy of the $4.25 billion Wall Street had anticipated, a 0.91% miss despite growing 3.3% year-over-year. The defining storyline of the quarter was the company's ability to protect profitability through pricing discipline, core price on related business revenue rose 7.2%, even as $56 million in labor disruption costs from isolated work stoppages weighed heavily on reported results, pushing reported EPS down to $1.76 from $1.80 a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 80 basis points to 32.8%, underscoring that the underlying business continues to price ahead of cost inflation. Volume headwinds persisted, with large-container collection volumes declining 3.9% and total volumes slipping 0.3%. Looking ahead, management guided revenue toward the low end of its full-year 2025 range while reiterating all other financial targets, signaling confidence in margins and cash flow even as top-line momentum remains measured. RBC Capital maintained its Buy rating with a $265 price target following the report.

Key Takeaways

  • Core price on total revenue increased revenue by 5.9%
  • Core price on related business revenue of 7.2% (8.6% open market, 4.8% restricted)
  • Average yield on total revenue of 4.0%
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 80 basis points year-over-year to 32.8%
  • Pricing ahead of cost inflation
  • Acquisition growth contributed 1.6% to revenue
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RSG YoY Financials

Q3 2025 vs Q3 2024, source: SEC Filings

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RSG Revenue by Segment

With YoY comparisons, source: SEC Filings

Q1 25 Q4 25

“We delivered strong third-quarter results as we continue to execute our strategy for sustainable, profitable growth. Despite ongoing cyclical volume pressures, our ability to price ahead of cost inflation and disciplined operational execution drove an 80-basis-point expansion in adjusted EBITDA margin. These results underscore the resiliency of our business model and the value from continued investments in our differentiated capabilities.”

— Jon Vander Ark, Q3 2025 Earnings Press Release