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RB Global, Inc. reports developments tied to its omnichannel marketplace for commercial assets and vehicles, including auctions, digital transactions, value-added services and operating results. The company connects buyers and sellers through a global network of auction sites and platforms serving asset classes such as automotive, construction, commercial transportation, government surplus, lifting and material handling, energy, mining and agriculture.
Recurring news for RBA includes Ritchie Bros. auction activity, IAA-related vehicle marketplace updates, gross transaction value and revenue commentary, shareholder meeting results, board and governance matters, dividends and share repurchase actions. Company updates also reference marketplace solutions such as Ritchie Bros., IAA, Rouse Services, SmartEquip and VeriTread.
RB Global (NYSE/TSX: RBA) reported second quarter 2026 GTV of $4.7 billion, up 11% year over year, with total revenue rising 11% to $1.32 billion. Service revenue grew 5% to $933.4 million and inventory sales revenue rose 28% to $383.7 million.
Net income increased 31% to $143.6 million, while net income available to common stockholders grew 33% to $132.0 million. Diluted EPS available to common stockholders rose 34% to $0.71, and diluted adjusted EPS increased 6% to $1.13. Adjusted EBITDA increased 6% to $387.2 million.
RB Global raised its 2026 GTV growth outlook to 9%–11% (from 6%–9%) and now expects adjusted EBITDA of $1.495–$1.545 billion. The company repurchased about 1.5 million shares for $150.0 million and increased its quarterly dividend from $0.31 to $0.33 per share.
RB Global (NYSE/TSX: RBA) announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.33 per common share on July 21, 2026. The dividend will be payable on September 17, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 25, 2026. The company said this dividend is considered an eligible dividend for Canadian income tax purposes.
Ritchie Bros. (NYSE: RBA), part of RB Global, reported record combined results from its 2026 Australia National End of Financial Year auctions, run jointly with Smith Broughton across its national yard network. The events generated over AU$100 million in gross transaction value.
Across 10 auctions, the group sold 5,516 lots including earthmoving equipment, trucks, trailers, agricultural machinery and mining assets. Nearly 11,000 registered bidders from more than 20 countries competed, leading to over 2,300 buyers. According to the company, integrating Ritchie Bros. and Smith Broughton broadened the marketplace and increased global participation, with momentum supported by more than 600 assets from the Garraway Group.
RB Global (NYSE:RBA) will release its second-quarter 2026 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, and host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time the same day.
A live audio webcast and archived replay will be available on the RB Global investor relations website.
RB Global (NYSE:RBA) announced that IAA has launched a new Market Alliance in El Salvador with Matus International.
Matus International will operate an auction center in San Salvador, expanding access to IAA’s global digital vehicle marketplace and providing localized customer support across Central America.
RB Global (NYSE:RBA) reported that Ritchie Bros. generated over CA$175 million in gross transaction value (GTV) at its May 11–15, 2026 premier Canadian auction in Edmonton.
The five-day online and onsite event sold 10,300+ items, drew 18,600+ bidders, 1,400+ consignors and 4,400+ buyers across construction, transportation and energy.
RB Global (NYSE:RBA) completed its acquisition of BigIron Auction Company, advancing strategic expansion in the U.S. agriculture market. The deal adds BigIron’s transparent, unreserved auction model, agricultural real estate capabilities and rural relationships, while customers gain access to RB Global’s onsite, offsite and digital marketplace solutions.
RB Global (NYSE:RB) reported Q1 2026 results: GTV $4.34B (+13%), revenue $1.23B (+11%), net income $135.6M (+20%) and adjusted EBITDA $362.7M (+11%). Inventory sales rose to $336.9M (+32%).
The company updated 2026 outlook: GTV +6%–9% and adjusted EBITDA $1,485–1,545M. Quarterly dividend of $0.31 declared; BigIron acquisition expected to close in Q2 2026.
RB Global (NYSE/TSX: RBA) held its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders on April 30, 2026.
The company reported 162,807,309 common shares and 485,000,000 Series A senior preferred shares represented, ~88.00% of eligible votes. Director election vote totals and a voting report were filed May 1, 2026 on SEDAR+.
RB Global (NYSE: RBA) announced that on April 21, 2026 the U.S. Federal Trade Commission granted early termination of the Hart-Scott-Rodino waiting period for its pending acquisition of BigIron Auction Company. This HSR clearance satisfies one closing condition; the acquisition is expected to close in Q2 2026 but remains subject to other customary closing conditions.