Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.37
Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) Dividend History
Income profile from 2003 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.2%
Payout Ratio
34.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
23 years
RSG Dividend Income Check
Safety
34.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
23 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.5% and trend is rising.
RSG Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.2%
Trailing DPS$2.37
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout34.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout28.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak23 years
3Y CAGR7.4%
5Y CAGR7.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.4%
Total Shareholder Yield2.5%
1Y Total Return-16.5%
5Y Total Return102.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$20,23310Y ago$45,07120Y ago$89,178
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
RSG Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (24 years of payments)
RSG Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Republic Services, Inc. distributes 34.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 28.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
RSG has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 7.4% and 5-year CAGR of 7.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RSG returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.2% dividend yield, 1.4% buyback yield, 2.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 102.3%, with dividends contributing 9.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $45,071 today.
RSG Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$10.78
Avg/Payment$0.5390
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026Latest | $0.6250 | — | 1.22% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | $0.6250 | — | 1.10% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $0.6250 | — | 1.15% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Oct 2, 2025 | $0.6250 | ↑ +7.8% | 1.06% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | $0.5800 | — | 97.61% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | $0.5800 | — | 92.93% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | $0.5800 | — | 1.11% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Oct 2, 2024 | $0.5800 | ↑ +8.4% | 1.09% | Oct 15, 2024 |
RSG Dividend vs Peers
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#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.2%
#3 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
34.5% payout
Streak
23Y
7.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.5%
#2 of 5
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PCARRSG Annual Dividend History (1998–2026)
29 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.88 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2.0% |
| 2025 | $2.36 | 43.3% | 4 | $6.85 | 34.5% | 2.90x | 2.5% |
| 2024 | $1.65 | -19.9% | 3 | $6.49 | 25.4% | 3.93x | 1.8% |
| 2023 | $2.06 | 7.9% | 4 | $5.47 | 37.7% | 2.66x | 2.2% |
| 2022 | $1.91 | 7.9% | 4 | $4.69 | 40.7% | 2.46x | 2.0% |
| 2021 | $1.77 | 6.6% | 4 | $4.04 | 43.8% | 2.28x | 1.9% |
| 2020 | $1.66 | 6.4% | 4 | $3.02 | 55.0% | 1.82x | 1.8% |
| 2019 | $1.56 | 8.3% | 4 | $3.33 | 46.8% | 2.13x | 1.7% |
| 2018 | $1.44 | 8.3% | 4 | $3.16 | 45.6% | 2.19x | 1.5% |
| 2017 | $1.33 | 7.3% | 4 | $3.77 | 35.3% | 2.83x | 1.4% |
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RSG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RSG stock.
How much dividend does RSG pay per share?
Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.37 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.2%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is RSG's next ex-dividend date?
RSG's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RSG typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is RSG's dividend safe?
RSG's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +34.5% and FCF payout ratio of +28.1%. With 23 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is RSG a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Republic Services, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 23 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does RSG pay dividends?
Republic Services, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.37 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 23+ years from 2003 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RSG grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RSG five years ago would be worth approximately $20,233 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RSG's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RSG's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.2% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.