Republic Services (RSG) Dividend History & Yield
Republic Services (RSG) has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years and currently yields 1.16%. The most recent dividend was $0.6250/share on Apr 15, 2026, paid Quarterly.
Current Yield
1.16%
TTM Dividend/Share
$2.46
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
35.2%
Consecutive Growth Years
2
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
43.33%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
7.34%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
7.38%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
8.5%
FCF payout ratio
7.4%
Net debt / EBITDA
0.1x
Interest coverage
5.73x
ROIC (TTM)
14.0%
Dividend Safety Score
7 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 35.2%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($7.72) covers dividend/share ($2.46).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 2 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 7.4%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 0.1x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (7.3%) ≤ EPS growth (11.0%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Jul 2, 2026
- Payment date
- Jul 15, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.6250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.6250
Ex-date Apr 2, 2026
- Payment date
- Apr 15, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.6250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.6250
Ex-date Jan 2, 2026
- Payment date
- Jan 15, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.6250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.6250
Ex-date Oct 2, 2025
- Payment date
- Oct 15, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.6250
- Adj. dividend
- $0.6250
Ex-date Jul 2, 2025
- Payment date
- Jul 15, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5800
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5800
Ex-date Apr 2, 2025
- Payment date
- Apr 15, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5800
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5800
Ex-date Jan 2, 2025
- Payment date
- Jan 15, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.5800
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5800
Ex-date Oct 2, 2024
- Payment date
- Oct 15, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5800
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5800
Ex-date Jul 2, 2024
- Payment date
- Jul 15, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5350
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5350
Ex-date Apr 1, 2024
- Payment date
- Apr 15, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5350
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5350
Ex-date Dec 29, 2023
- Payment date
- Jan 16, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.5350
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5350
Ex-date Sep 29, 2023
- Payment date
- Oct 13, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.5350
- Adj. dividend
- $0.5350
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | $0.6250 | $0.6250 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | $0.6250 | $0.6250 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 | $0.6250 | $0.6250 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | $0.6250 | $0.6250 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | $0.5800 | $0.5800 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | $0.5800 | $0.5800 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 | $0.5800 | $0.5800 |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | $0.5800 | $0.5800 |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 | $0.5350 | $0.5350 |
| Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 | $0.5350 | $0.5350 |
| Dec 29, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $0.5350 | $0.5350 |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | $0.5350 | $0.5350 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Republic Services has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 2 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.3650 | — | — |
| 2025 | $1.6500 | $2.3650 | +43.3% |
| 2024 | $2.0600 | $1.6500 | -19.9% |
| 2023 | $1.9100 | $2.0600 | +7.9% |
| 2022 | $1.7700 | $1.9100 | +7.9% |
| 2021 | $1.6600 | $1.7700 | +6.6% |
| 2020 | $1.5600 | $1.6600 | +6.4% |
| 2019 | $1.4400 | $1.5600 | +8.3% |
| 2018 | $1.3300 | $1.4400 | +8.3% |
| 2017 | $1.2400 | $1.3300 | +7.3% |
| 2016 | $1.1600 | $1.2400 | +6.9% |
| 2015 | $1.0800 | $1.1600 | +7.4% |
| 2014 | $0.9900 | $1.0800 | +9.1% |
| 2013 | $0.9100 | $0.9900 | +8.8% |
| 2012 | $0.8400 | $0.9100 | +8.3% |
| 2011 | $0.7800 | $0.8400 | +7.7% |
| 2010 | $0.7600 | $0.7800 | +2.6% |
| 2009 | $0.7200 | $0.7600 | +5.6% |
| 2008 | $0.5177 | $0.7200 | +39.1% |
| 2007 | $0.4000 | $0.5177 | +29.4% |
| 2006 | $0.3467 | $0.4000 | +15.4% |
| 2005 | $0.2400 | $0.3467 | +44.4% |
| 2004 | — | $0.2400 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Republic Services (RSG) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$750.00M
YoY change
+7.4%
5Y CAGR
+7.2%
Peak year (2025)
$738.00M
Latest annual
$738.00M
Cash dividends paid over time for Republic Services (RSG)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Republic Services (RSG)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $738.00M | +7.4% | +$51.00M | ||
| 2024 | $687.00M | +7.7% | +$48.90M | ||
| 2023 | $638.10M | +7.6% | +$45.20M | ||
| 2022 | $592.90M | +7.3% | +$40.30M | ||
| 2021 | $552.60M | +5.8% | +$30.10M | ||
| 2020 | $522.50M | +6.4% | +$31.30M | ||
| 2019 | $491.20M | +6.4% | +$29.40M | ||
| 2018 | $461.80M | +4.8% | +$21.30M | ||
| 2017 | $440.50M | +5.2% | +$21.60M | ||
| 2016 | $418.90M | +4.9% | +$19.60M | ||
| 2015 | $399.30M | +5.5% | +$20.70M | ||
| 2014 | $378.60M | +8.6% | +$30.10M | ||
| 2013 | $348.50M | +5.9% | +$19.40M | ||
| 2012 | $329.10M | +6.4% | +$19.70M | ||
| 2011 | $309.40M | +5.0% | +$14.80M | ||
| 2010 | $294.60M | +2.2% | +$6.30M | ||
| 2009 | $288.30M | +124.7% | +$160.00M | ||
| 2008 | $128.30M | +36.6% | +$34.40M | ||
| 2007 | $93.90M | +19.6% | +$15.40M | ||
| 2006 | $78.50M | +8.7% | +$6.30M | ||
| 2005 | $72.20M | +57.0% | +$26.20M | ||
| 2004 | $46.00M | +142.1% | +$27.00M | ||
| 2003 | $19.00M | — | +$19.00M | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | — |
2025's annual dividends paid for Republic Services (RSG) came in at $738.00M – grew 7.4% year-over-year.
Republic Services dividends paid has grown for 23 consecutive years, with a +7.2% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
Across the available history, dividends paid reached its high of $738.00M in 2025 and its low of $0 in 1998.
Republic Services (RSG) sits 8th of 8 Industrials peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $2.23B.
Republic Services Dividends Paid 2025: $738.00M
Republic Services dividends paid in 2025 was $738.00M, grew 7.4% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Republic Services Dividends Paid 2024: $687.00M
Republic Services dividends paid in 2024 was $687.00M, grew 7.7% from 2023.
Republic Services Dividends Paid 2023: $638.10M
Republic Services dividends paid in 2023 was $638.10M, grew 7.6% from 2022.
Republic Services Dividends Paid 2022: $592.90M
Republic Services dividends paid in 2022 was $592.90M, grew 7.3% from 2021.
Republic Services Dividends Paid 2021: $552.60M
Republic Services dividends paid in 2021 was $552.60M.
See more financial history for Republic Services (RSG).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Republic Services, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| RTX (RTX) | $3.57B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific (UNP) | $3.24B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International (HON) | $2.98B | Industrials |
| Caterpillar (CAT) | $2.75B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $1.72B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation (ETN) | $1.63B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $1.45B | Industrials |
| Boeing (BA) | $0 | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
Does Republic Services pay dividends?
Yes, Republic Services (RSG) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $2.46 per share annually, yielding 1.16%.
What is Republic Services's dividend yield?
Republic Services (RSG) has a current dividend yield of 1.16%.
Is Republic Services's dividend safe?
Republic Services (RSG) passes 7 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Republic Services increased its dividend?
Republic Services (RSG) has 2 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Republic Services's dividend payout ratio?
Republic Services (RSG) has a dividend payout ratio of 35.2%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Republic Services's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Republic Services (RSG) is $750.00M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Republic Services dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Republic Services (RSG) dividends paid changed +7.4% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Republic Services dividends paid?
Republic Services (RSG) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +7.2% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Republic Services dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Republic Services dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $738.00M in 2025.
What was Republic Services dividends paid in 2024?
Republic Services (RSG) dividends paid in 2024 was $687.00M.
What was Republic Services dividends paid in 2025?
Republic Services (RSG) dividends paid in 2025 was $738.00M.
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