WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Republic Services (RSG) reported earnings for its second quarter that climbed from last year.
The company's bottom line totaled $234.9 million, or $0.71 per share. This compares with $202.9 million, or $0.60 per share, in last year's second quarter.
Excluding items, Republic Services reported adjusted earnings of $239.6 million or $0.73 per share for the period.
Analysts had expected the company to earn $0.75 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.
The company's revenue for the quarter fell 0.4% to $2.52 billion from $2.53 billion last year.
Republic Services earnings at a glance:
-Earnings (Q2): $239.6 Mln. vs. $205.9 Mln. last year. -EPS (Q2): $0.73 vs. $0.61 last year. -Analysts Estimate: $0.75 -Revenue (Q2): $2.52 Bln vs. $2.53 Bln last year.
-Guidance: Full year EPS guidance: $3.05 - $3.10
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