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Stock Repurchases, Dividends and Earnings per Share (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Earnings per share
Earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 are calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Three Months Ended March 31,
 20242023
Basic earnings per share:
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.$453,794 $383,852 
Weighted average common shares outstanding315,294 316,712 
Basic earnings per share$1.44 $1.21 
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.$453,794 $383,852 
Weighted average common shares outstanding315,294 316,712 
Effect of dilutive securities:
Unvested RSU awards125 75 
Unvested PSU awards
274 355 
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding
315,693 317,142 
Diluted earnings per share$1.44 $1.21