Free Cash Flow for Republic Services (RSG)
Free Cash Flow for Republic Services (RSG): headline value $2.41B · YoY +15.8%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$2.41B
YoY change
+15.8%
5Y CAGR
+13.5%
Peak year (2025)
$2.41B
Latest annual
$2.41B
Free Cash Flow history chart for Republic Services (RSG) from 1998 to 2025
Free Cash Flow history table for Republic Services (RSG) from 1998 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Free Cash Flow | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.41B | +15.8% | ||
| 2024 | $2.08B | +4.7% | ||
| 2023 | $1.99B | +14.4% | ||
| 2022 | $1.74B | +18.1% | ||
| 2021 | $1.47B | +15.1% | ||
| 2020 | $1.28B | +11.5% | ||
| 2019 | $1.15B | -2.2% | ||
| 2018 | $1.17B | +27.2% | ||
| 2017 | $920.90M | +0.1% | ||
| 2016 | $920.00M | +25.3% | ||
| 2015 | $734.10M | +9.2% | ||
| 2014 | $672.00M | +0.7% | ||
| 2013 | $667.40M | +9.4% | ||
| 2012 | $610.30M | -26.5% | ||
| 2011 | $830.20M | +29.9% | ||
| 2010 | $639.00M | +12.1% | ||
| 2009 | $570.20M | +355.1% | ||
| 2008 | $125.30M | -66.0% | ||
| 2007 | $368.80M | +99.9% | ||
| 2006 | $184.50M | -58.0% | ||
| 2005 | $438.80M | +14.7% | ||
| 2004 | $382.50M | +16.9% | ||
| 2003 | $327.30M | +5.2% | ||
| 2002 | $311.10M | +48.2% | ||
| 2001 | $209.90M | -17.3% | ||
| 2000 | $253.80M | -136.1% | ||
| 1999 | -$703.60M | +102.7% | ||
| 1998 | -$347.10M | — |
Free Cash Flow values are taken from Republic Services's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
2025's annual free cash flow for Republic Services (RSG) came in at $2.41B – grew 15.8% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Republic Services free cash flow produced a CAGR of +13.5% – sustaining 6 straight years of year-over-year growth.
The dataset's maximum free cash flow sits at $2.41B (2025); the minimum reading of -$703.60M dates to 1999.
Within Industrials, Republic Services (RSG) ranks 8th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for free cash flow is $5.45B.
Republic Services Free Cash Flow by Year
Republic Services Free Cash Flow 2025: $2.41B
Republic Services free cash flow in 2025 was $2.41B, grew 15.8% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Republic Services Free Cash Flow 2024: $2.08B
Republic Services free cash flow in 2024 was $2.08B, edged up 4.7% from 2023.
Republic Services Free Cash Flow 2023: $1.99B
Republic Services free cash flow in 2023 was $1.99B, grew 14.4% from 2022.
Republic Services Free Cash Flow 2022: $1.74B
Republic Services free cash flow in 2022 was $1.74B, grew 18.1% from 2021.
Republic Services Free Cash Flow 2021: $1.47B
Republic Services free cash flow in 2021 was $1.47B.
See more financial history for Republic Services (RSG).
Sector peers — Free Cash Flow
Companies in the same sector as Republic Services, ranked by their latest free cash flow.
| Company | Free Cash Flow | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) | $10.27B | Industrials |
| RTX Corporation (RTX) | $7.94B | Industrials |
| GE Aerospace (GE) | $7.26B | Industrials |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP) | $5.50B | Industrials |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON) | $5.39B | Industrials |
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $4.47B | Industrials |
| Deere & Company (DE) | $3.23B | Industrials |
| The Boeing Company (BA) | -$1.88B | Industrials |
Frequently asked questions
What is Republic Services's free cash flow?
Latest reported free cash flow for Republic Services (RSG) is $2.41B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Republic Services free cash flow changed year-over-year?
Republic Services (RSG) free cash flow changed +15.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Republic Services free cash flow?
Republic Services (RSG) free cash flow compound annual growth rate is +13.5% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Republic Services free cash flow hit its highest annual value?
Republic Services free cash flow reached its highest annual value of $2.41B in 2025.
What was Republic Services free cash flow in 2024?
Republic Services (RSG) free cash flow in 2024 was $2.08B.
What was Republic Services free cash flow in 2025?
Republic Services (RSG) free cash flow in 2025 was $2.41B.
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