Republic Services — Feb 17, 2026 release

“Our outlook is supported by continued pricing in excess of cost inflation, steady productivity gains from our digital tools, and ongoing investments in strategic acquisitions — all of which position us well to drive long-term value." Company Declared Quarterly Dividend Republic previously announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.625 per share for shareholders of record on April 2, 2026. The dividend will be paid on April 15, 2026. Presentation of Certain Performance Metrics and Non-GAAP Measures Adjusted diluted earnings per share, adjusted net income - Republic, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted EBITDA by business type, adjusted EBITDA margin by business type and adjusted free cash flow are described in the Performance Metrics and Reconciliations of Certain Non-GAAP Measures section of this document. 4 About Republic Services Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry. Through its subsidiaries, the Company provides customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, solid waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Republic’s industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on its vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. For more information, please visit RepublicServices.com . For more information, contact: Media Inquiries      Investor Inquiries Roman Blahoski (480) 718-0328      Aaron Evans (480) 718-0309 media@RepublicServices.com inves