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Stock Repurchases, Dividends and Earnings per Share (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Stock repurchase activity
Stock repurchase activity during three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 follows (in millions, except per share amounts):
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
 2024202320242023
Number of shares repurchased0.9 — 0.9 — 
Amount paid
$167.6 $— $167.6 $— 
Weighted average cost per share$186.24 $— $186.24 $— 
Earnings per share
Earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 are calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Three Months Ended June 30,
Six Months Ended June 30,
 2024202320242023
Basic earnings per share:
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.$511,536 $427,398 $965,330 $811,250 
Weighted average common shares outstanding314,910 316,849 $315,102 $316,781 
Basic earnings per share$1.62 $1.35 $3.06 $2.56 
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc.$511,536 $427,398 $965,330 $811,250 
Weighted average common shares outstanding314,910 316,849 315,102 316,781 
Effect of dilutive securities:
Unvested RSU awards115 101 120 88 
Unvested PSU awards
211 359 316 357 
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding
315,236 317,309 315,538 317,226 
Diluted earnings per share$1.62 $1.35 $3.06 $2.56