RSG Dividend History & Analysis | 1.1% Yield

RSG has a dividend yield of 1.1% and paid 2.41 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.06%
Payout Ratio 45.9%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.51%
Consistency Lifetime 99.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.80%
Payout FCF 28.7%
Streak Years 23
Dividend Rating 64.52%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 0.3%
Total Return 5y: 155.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Environmental & Facilities Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
DBG 1,493 M 2.49% 5.09%
ABM 2,819 M 2.35% 2.92%
WM 89,533 M 1.49% 3.12%
ROL 31,198 M 1.21% 2.45%
WCN 43,221 M 0.71% 1.36%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
VLTO 24,576 M 21.1% 100%
ROL 31,198 M 18.8% 94.5%
WCN 43,221 M 11.3% 94.5%
WM 89,533 M 9.45% 95.9%
ABM 2,819 M 8.67% 98.2%

RSG Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 2026-01-15 Quarterly 0.625 0% 0.3%
2025-10-02 2025-10-02 2025-10-15 Quarterly 0.625 7.8% 0.28%
2025-07-02 2025-07-02 2025-07-15 Quarterly 0.58 0% 0.24%
2025-04-02 2025-04-02 2025-04-15 Quarterly 0.58 0% 0.24%
2025-01-02 2025-01-02 2025-01-15 Quarterly 0.58 0% 0.29%
2024-10-02 2024-10-02 2024-10-15 Quarterly 0.58 8.4% 0.29%
2024-07-02 2024-07-02 2024-07-15 Quarterly 0.535 0% 0.28%
2024-04-01 2024-04-02 2024-04-15 Quarterly 0.535 0% 0.28%
2023-12-29 2024-01-02 2024-01-16 Quarterly 0.535 0% 0.33%
2023-09-29 2023-10-02 2023-10-13 Quarterly 0.535 8.1% 0.37%
2023-06-30 2023-07-03 2023-07-14 Quarterly 0.495 0% 0.33%
2023-03-31 2023-04-03 2023-04-14 Quarterly 0.495 0% 0.37%
2022-12-30 2023-01-03 2023-01-13 Quarterly 0.495 0% 0.38%
2022-09-30 2022-10-03 2022-10-14 Quarterly 0.495 7.6% 0.36%
2022-06-30 2022-07-01 2022-07-15 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.36%
2022-03-31 2022-04-01 2022-04-14 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.34%
2021-12-31 2022-01-03 2022-01-14 Quarterly 0.46 0% 0.33%
2021-09-30 2021-10-01 2021-10-15 Quarterly 0.46 8.2% 0.38%
2021-06-30 2021-07-01 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.425 0% 0.39%
2021-03-31 2021-04-01 2021-04-15 Quarterly 0.425 0% 0.43%
2020-12-31 2021-01-04 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.425 0% N/A
2020-09-30 2020-10-01 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.425 4.9% N/A
2020-06-30 2020-07-01 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.405 0% N/A
2020-03-31 2020-04-01 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.405 0% N/A
2019-12-31 2020-01-02 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.405 0% N/A
2019-09-30 2019-10-01 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.405 8% N/A
2019-06-28 2019-07-01 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2019-03-29 2019-04-01 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2018-12-31 2019-01-02 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2018-09-28 2018-10-01 2018-10-15 Quarterly 0.375 8.7% N/A
2018-06-29 2018-07-02 2018-07-16 Quarterly 0.345 0% N/A
2018-03-29 2018-04-02 2018-04-16 Quarterly 0.345 0% N/A
2017-12-29 2018-01-02 2018-01-16 Quarterly 0.345 0% N/A
2017-09-29 2017-10-02 2017-10-16 Quarterly 0.345 7.8% N/A
2017-06-29 2017-07-03 2017-07-14 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2017-03-30 2017-04-03 2017-04-17 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2016-12-29 2017-01-03 2017-01-16 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2016-09-29 2016-10-03 2016-10-14 Quarterly 0.32 6.7% N/A
2016-06-29 2016-07-01 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2016-03-30 2016-04-01 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2015-12-30 2016-01-04 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2015-09-29 2015-10-01 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.3 7.1% N/A
2015-06-29 2015-07-01 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2015-03-30 2015-04-01 2015-04-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2014-12-30 2015-01-02 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2014-09-29 2014-10-01 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.28 7.7% N/A
2014-06-27 2014-07-01 2014-07-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2014-03-28 2014-04-01 2014-04-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2013-12-30 2014-01-02 2014-01-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2013-09-27 2013-10-01 2013-10-15 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A

RSG Dividend FAQ

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG) operates a diversified environmental-services platform across the United States and Canada, covering residential curbside collection, commercial and industrial waste hauling, recycling processing, and landfill operations, with additional services such as compactors and container rentals.

What is the Dividend Yield of RSG?

As of February 2026, RSG`s dividend yield is 1.06%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.41 USD by the current share price of 219.94.

Does RSG pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, RSG paid a dividend of 2.41 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-02 and the payout was 0.625 USD.

How often does RSG pay dividends?

RSG pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, RSG has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-02.

RSG dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for RSG for the next 4 payments are between 0.614 (-1.8%) and 0.66 (+5.6%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will RSG pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.625 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Republic (RSG) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RSG?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Republic (RSG) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of RSG?

RSG's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 7.51% per year.
Strong growth: RSG's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of RSG?

RSG's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.80%. If you bought RSG's shares at 85.98 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.41 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.80% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RSG?

RSG Payout Consistency is 99.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Republic has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does RSG have a good Dividend Yield?

RSG`s 1.06% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of RSG?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RSG is 45.9%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of RSG?

RSG`s Overall Dividend Rating is 64.52%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

RSG Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in RSG's Outstanding Shares?

Republic's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.64% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has RSG ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 19, 2007 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1998 260,269,900
1999 263,250,000 +1.15%
2000 257,700,000 -2.11%
2001 253,650,000 -1.57%
2002 244,950,000 -3.43%
2003 234,000,000 -4.47%
2004 222,300,000 -5%
2005 206,400,000 -7.15%
2006 193,700,000 -6.15%
2007 183,400,000 -5.32%
2008 378,900,000 +106.6%
2009 381,400,000 +0.66%
2010 382,200,000 +0.21%
2011 371,000,000 -2.93%
2012 364,300,000 -1.81%
2013 362,300,000 -0.55%
2014 355,900,000 -1.77%
2015 348,400,000 -2.11%
2016 341,600,000 -1.95%
2017 335,600,000 -1.76%
2018 325,500,000 -3.01%
2019 320,500,000 -1.54%
2020 319,900,000 -0.19%
2021 318,500,000 -0.44%
2022 317,100,000 -0.44%
2023 315,700,000 -0.44%
2024 314,400,000 -0.41%
2025 311,700,000 -0.86%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-06 03:11