Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. Republic Services's shares outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 307 Mil.
Republic Services's quarterly shares outstanding
declined
from Dec. 2025 (308 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (307 Mil).
It means Republic Servicesbought back shares from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .
Republic Services's annual shares outstanding
declined
from Dec. 2024 (312 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (308 Mil).
It means Republic Servicesbought back shares from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .
A company may buy back shares or issue shares in any fiscal period. If a company buys back shares, we should observe that the total number of shares decline. If the company issues new shares, the number of shares outstanding increases.
Usually the presence of treasury shares and a history of buyback are good indicators that company has competitive advantage. But studies have shown that companies usually buy back at wrong time. Buying back shares below its intrinsic value increases value for remaining shareholders. Buying back overvalued shares destroys value for existing shareholders.
Be Aware
Warren Buffett looks for consistency and upward long term trend. Because of share repurchase it is possible for net earnings trend to differ from EPS trend. He preferred net income over EPS. The companies with durable competitive advantage companies report higher % net earnings to total revenues.
Important: If a company is showing net earnings history greater than 20% on total revenues, it is probably benefiting from a long term competitive advantage.
If net earnings is less than 10%, likely to be in a highly competitive business.
Republic Services Shares Outstanding (EOP) Related Terms
Republic Services Shares Outstanding (EOP) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Republic Services's Shares Outstanding (EOP) can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
HAM:RPU vs WCN, WM, CLH: Shares Outstanding (EOP) Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Republic Services's Shares Outstanding (EOP), along with its competitors' market caps and Shares Outstanding (EOP) data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Republic Services Shares Outstanding (EOP) vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Republic Services's Shares Outstanding (EOP) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Republic Services's Shares Outstanding (EOP) falls into.
Shares outstanding are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them. They have voting rights and represent ownership in the corporation by the person that holds the shares. They should be distinguished from treasury shares, which are shares held by the corporation itself, having no exercisable rights.
Shares outstanding can be calculated as either basic or fully diluted. The fully diluted shares outstanding count includes diluting securities, such as options, warrants or convertibles.
What does a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 307 Mil mean?
Republic Services (HAM:RPU) has a Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 307 Mil as of Mar. 2026. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Republic Services and its competitors.
Is Republic Services' Shares Outstanding (EOP) too high?
Republic Services' current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 307 Mil. Overall, Republic Services has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Republic Services' Shares Outstanding (EOP) compare to WCN and WM?
Republic Services' Shares Outstanding (EOP) of 307 Mil can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shares Outstanding (EOP) for a Waste Management company?
A good Shares Outstanding (EOP) depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Shares Outstanding (EOP) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Shares Outstanding (EOP) mean?
A high Shares Outstanding (EOP) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The total shares a company has outstanding, at period-end. View historical data on Republic Services and its competitors. Republic Services's current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 307 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Republic Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Republic Services (HAM:RPU) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €190.01, compared to a current price of €187.60 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 307 Mil. Republic Services' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shares Outstanding (EOP) calculated?
Shares Outstanding (EOP) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Republic Services (HAM:RPU), the current Shares Outstanding (EOP) is 307 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Republic Services (HAM:RPU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Republic Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €187.60 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €190.01.
GuruFocus considers Republic Services to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:RPU:
Shares Outstanding (EOP): 307 Mil
GF Value™: €190.01 vs. price of €187.60 (1.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:RPU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Republic Services Group is the second-largest waste management company by revenue and provides integrated waste management services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. With 208 active landfills, 248 transfer stations, and 75 recycling centers, Republic Services has reached $16 billion in annual revenue, focusing on recycling and environmental solutions. The company reports in three segments based on the Western United States (Group 1), Eastern United States (Group 2), and Environmental Solutions across North America (Group 3). Eighty-nine percent of total revenue comes from recycling and waste, with the remaining 11% from Environmental Solutions.
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