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Free Cash Flow (FCF): $2.59B

The free cash flow (FCF) is $2.59B. It is above its 12-month average by 4.13% ($2.49B).

Free Cash Flow

RSG Free Cash Flow (FCF)

$751.00M

Reported quarterly free cash flow; no daily interpolation.

+38.00% 5Y

RSG Quarterly Free Cash Flow Growth (YoY)

Free Cash Flow growth vs the same quarter one year earlier, last 20 quarters.

RSG Free Cash Flow (FCF)

RSG Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

RSG Free Cash Flow (FCF)

RSG Current vs Average Free Cash Flow (FCF) Chart

RSG Free Cash Flow (FCF) Metrics

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF)

$2.59B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG TTM

$2.49B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 3Y

$2.13B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 5Y

$1.91B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 10Y

$1.49B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 15Y

$1.24B

FREE CASH FLOW (FCF) AVG 20Y

$982.68M

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+4.13%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+21.52%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+35.72%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+74.43%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+109.39%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+163.97%

FCF Analysis

Free Cash Flow (TTM)

$2.59B

FCF Yield

3.88%

Price/FCF

25.8

Formula: FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures

Why FCF matters:

  • Shows actual cash available (not accounting earnings)
  • Funds dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction
  • Less susceptible to accounting manipulation than net income
  • Key metric for DCF valuation models

Free Cash Flow (FCF) Formula & Definition

Free Cash Flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures. It's the cash available for dividends, buybacks, debt reduction, or reinvestment.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Free Cash Flow (FCF) FAQ

What is the free cash flow (FCF) for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The free cash flow (FCF) for RSG stock is $2.59B.
What is the TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The TTM average free cash flow (FCF) for RSG stock is $2.49B.
What is the 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The 3Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RSG stock is $2.13B.
What is the 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The 5Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RSG stock is $1.91B.
What is the 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The 10Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RSG stock is $1.49B.
What is the 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The 15Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RSG stock is $1.24B.
What is the 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)?
The 20Y average free cash flow (FCF) for RSG stock is $982.68M.

RSG Free Cash Flow (FCF) History

DATEFREE CASH FLOW (FCF)
2026-03-31$2.59B
2025-09-30$2.53B
2025-03-31$2.35B
2024-09-30$1.91B
2024-03-31$1.97B
2023-09-30$1.91B
2023-03-31$1.67B
2022-09-30$1.70B
2022-03-31$1.51B
2021-09-30$1.49B
2021-03-31$1.38B
2020-09-30$1.29B
2020-03-31$1.11B
2019-09-30$1.12B
2019-03-31$1.11B
2018-09-30$1.23B
2018-03-31$1.02B
2017-09-30$911.60M
2017-03-31$980.40M
2016-09-30$762.50M
2016-03-31$667.60M
2015-09-30$846.00M
2015-03-31$715.80M
2014-09-30$637.40M
2014-03-31$645.10M
2013-09-30$709.50M
2013-03-31$755.30M
2012-09-30$588.80M
2012-03-31$753.70M
2011-09-30$837.40M
2011-03-31$684.80M
2010-09-30$492.60M
2010-03-31$341.90M
2009-09-30$385.10M
2009-03-31$308.00M
2008-09-30$324.30M
2008-03-31$450.00M
2007-09-30$380.40M
2007-03-31$325.90M
2006-09-30$253.80M
2006-03-31$235.10M
2005-09-30$285.50M
2005-03-31$348.40M
2004-09-30$416.40M
2004-03-31$402.00M
2003-09-30$310.30M
2003-03-31$290.90M

About Republic Services, Inc.

Republic Services, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, delivers comprehensive environmental services across the United States. The company specializes in the collection and processing of recyclable materials, alongside the gathering, transfer, and responsible disposal of non-hazardous solid waste, in addition to other environmental solutions. Its collection activities encompass curbside pickups, facilitating transport to transfer stations, landfills, or recycling facilities; the provision of waste and recycling containers; and compactor rentals. Beyond collection, Republic Services engages in the processing and sale of commodities such as old corrugated containers, newsprint, aluminum, and glass. The company also operates landfill and transfer services, manages the disposal of non-hazardous solid and liquid industrial waste, and provides on-site logistics and transportation. Serving a broad customer base, including residential, small-container, and large-container clients, Republic Services maintains a vast operational footprint. As of December 31, 2021, this included 356 collection operations, 239 transfer stations, 198 active landfills, 71 recycling processing centers, 6 saltwater disposal wells, 7 deep injection wells, and 3 treatment, recovery, and disposal facilities across 41 states. Furthermore, it oversees 77 landfill gas-to-energy and renewable energy projects and manages 124 closed landfills. The company, founded in 1996, is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

Phoenix, AZ
42,000 employees
Industrials / Waste Management
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Waste Management
CEO
Jon Vander Ark