NYSE$RSG
Republic Services Inc · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations
Briefing
Republic Services reported solid revenue growth and improved profitability in Q4 2024.
Republic Services saw a 5.6% increase in revenue, driven by strong pricing and strategic acquisitions. Net income and EPS grew significantly, supported by higher margins and cost efficiencies.
- Revenue grew 5.6% YoY to $4,046,000,000, supported by pricing and acquisitions.
- Net income increased by 16.4% YoY, reaching $512,000,000.
- Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 110 basis points to 31.0%.
- EPS rose 17.3% YoY to $1.63, with adjusted EPS at $1.58 (+12.1%).
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Republic Services · Revenue · Quarterly
$4.05B
Revenue by segment
Republic Services · $3.46B total across 3 segments · Q3 2023
- Collection$2.62B+7.8%75.7%
- Landfill (net)$436M+5.8%12.6%
- Environmental Solutions (net)$405M+1.9%11.7%
Forward guidance
Republic Services expects continued revenue growth and profitability in 2025, driven by pricing, acquisitions, and operational efficiencies.
Tailwinds
- Revenue expected to grow to $16,850,000,000 - $16,950,000,000 in 2025.
- Adjusted EBITDA projected to reach $5,275,000,000 - $5,325,000,000.
- Adjusted EPS guidance of $6.82 - $6.90 for FY 2025.
- Continued investment in sustainability and digital tools for efficiency.
- Approximately $1 billion planned for acquisitions to drive growth.
Headwinds
- Volume growth remains a challenge, with a projected range of -0.25% to 0.25%.
- Cost inflation could impact margins despite pricing strategies.
- Higher interest expenses may affect net income growth.
- Potential macroeconomic headwinds could slow customer demand.
- Increased capital expenditures for sustainability initiatives may weigh on free cash flow.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
+0.6%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.0%
Avg return
30 days after
60%
44 / 73 earnings
Positive
+5.9%
Q4 2013
Best reaction
-6.6%
Q3 2012
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +1.8% | +1.1% | +4.5% | |
| Q4 2025 | +0.4% | +0.0% | -0.9% | |
| Q3 2025 | -2.1% | -1.7% | +3.4% | |
| Q2 2025 | -0.4% | +0.2% | +1.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | +1.2% | +4.1% | +5.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | +3.1% | +2.3% | +3.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | -0.8% | -0.9% | +8.9% | |
| Q2 2024 | -4.9% | -3.5% | +3.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | -3.8% | -4.1% | -5.9% | |
| Q4 2023 | +0.6% | -0.7% | +3.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | -1.1% | +0.6% | +8.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | +0.4% | -2.0% | -3.7% | |
| Q1 2023 | +5.4% | +5.6% | +2.8% | |
| Q4 2022 | +4.1% | +5.7% | +4.7% | |
| Q3 2022 | -0.3% | -1.8% | +2.4% | |
| Q2 2022 | +1.1% | +1.7% | +1.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | +1.2% | -3.3% | +0.6% | |
| Q4 2021 | -5.8% | -7.2% | -0.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | +4.2% | +3.9% | +4.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | +2.6% | +3.8% | +7.1% | |
| Q1 2021 | +1.9% | +3.1% | +0.5% | |
| Q4 2020 | -1.8% | -1.7% | +8.4% | |
| Q3 2020 | +3.4% | +8.7% | +1.9% | |
| Q2 2020 | +4.7% | +5.1% | +8.1% | |
| Q1 2020 | +1.7% | +5.3% | +12.5% | |
| Q4 2019 | +2.0% | +1.8% | -13.7% | |
| Q3 2019 | -0.4% | -1.9% | +0.9% | |
| Q2 2019 | +4.1% | +3.2% | +0.8% | |
| Q1 2019 | +1.6% | +4.4% | +6.6% | |
| Q4 2018 | -0.9% | +0.3% | +0.7% | |
| Q3 2018 | +1.0% | +4.0% | +9.6% | |
| Q2 2018 | +2.7% | +2.7% | +3.7% | |
| Q1 2018 | +3.9% | +5.1% | +5.1% | |
| Q4 2017 | -4.1% | -2.0% | +6.7% | |
| Q3 2017 | -1.0% | -0.6% | -0.5% | |
| Q2 2017 | -0.8% | -0.3% | -0.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | -0.4% | +0.2% | -0.3% | |
| Q4 2016 | +2.8% | +3.6% | +7.2% | |
| Q3 2016 | +1.3% | +0.0% | +8.5% | |
| Q2 2016 | -0.8% | -1.4% | -2.2% | |
| Q1 2016 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -1.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +5.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | +3.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -6.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2007 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2009 | +4.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2008 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +2.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2008 | +2.6% | — | — |
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