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Republic Services, Inc.

RSG22 yrs growth

Industrials · Waste Management · Stock · quarterly payer

$216.18

Overvalued · -35% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

1.24%

Annual Dividend

$2.68

Payout Ratio

35%

5-Yr Growth

7.3%

Ex-Date

Oct 2, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about RSG's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 8, 2026, Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) has a forward dividend yield of 1.24%, based on an annual dividend of $2.68 per share and a share price of $216.18.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, RSG's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (92 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) has raised its dividend for 22 consecutive years as of Oct 8, 2026.
  • RSG has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • RSG's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 2, 2026, for a dividend of $0.67 per share.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, RSG pays out 35% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • RSG's dividend has grown at an average rate of 7.3% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for RSG is $140.39 per share, 35% below the $216.18 share price, so RSG screens as overvalued.
  • Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "RSG Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 8, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/RSG

Summary

As of Oct 8, 2026, Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) yields 1.24% ($2.68 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (92/100) and has 22 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is RSG a good dividend stock?

Yes

Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.24% ($2.68/yr), with 22 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • 22 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (35%)
  • Strong 7.3% 5-yr dividend growth
  • 56% total price return over 5 years
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.24%
Payout Ratio
35%
Annual Dividend
$2.68
5-Yr Avg Growth
7.3%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 2, 2026
Years of Growth
22
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.40
Market Cap
$66.2B
P/E Ratio
30.7
5-Yr Total Return
56%
52-Week Range
$196.41 – $233.42
Dividend Safety
A · 92/100
Ever Cut?
No
RSG ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 2, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →RSG dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is RSG a good dividend stock?

Yes. Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.24% ($2.68/yr), with 22 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is RSG undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, RSG's fair value is about $140.39 versus a $216.18 share price — so it looks overvalued (-35% vs. fair value).

Is RSG's dividend safe?

RSG has a dividend-safety grade of A (92/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 22-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is RSG's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for RSG is about $140.39 per share, about 35% below the current $216.18 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is RSG a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data RSG screens as "yes" and overvalued. Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.24% ($2.68/yr), with 22 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will RSG cut its dividend?

RSG earns a dividend-safety grade of A (92/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does RSG pay a dividend?

Yes. Republic Services, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.68 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.24%.

What is RSG's dividend yield?

As of Oct 8, 2026, RSG's forward dividend yield is 1.24%, based on a $2.68 annual dividend and a $216.18 share price.

What is RSG's dividend per share?

As of Oct 8, 2026, RSG pays $2.68 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is RSG's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 8, 2026, RSG's payout ratio is 35% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has RSG grown its dividend?

As of Oct 8, 2026, RSG has increased its dividend for 22 consecutive years.

When is the next RSG ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 8, 2026, RSG's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 2, 2026, for $0.67 per share.

RSG Dividend News

RSG
IncreaseRSG·Oct 3, 2026

Republic Services Raises Quarterly Dividend 7.2% to $0.67

Republic Services raised its quarterly dividend 7.2% to $0.67, extending a 22-year growth streak as its stronger 2026 cash-flow outlook supports coverage.

Income Calculator

At $2.68 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$67.00
Annual$268.00
Monthly avg$22.33

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