Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) Given New $240.00 Price Target at Barclays

Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) had its price objective lifted by equities research analysts at Barclays from $233.00 to $240.00 in a research note issued to investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “equal weight” rating on the business services provider’s stock. Barclays‘s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 12.93% from the company’s current price.

Several other equities analysts have also recently commented on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on shares of Republic Services from $265.00 to $267.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, May 8th. UBS Group decreased their price objective on shares of Republic Services from $240.00 to $223.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, May 12th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Republic Services in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce restated an “outperform” rating and set a $249.00 target price on shares of Republic Services in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Finally, Argus lowered Republic Services from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $244.63.

Republic Services Price Performance

Shares of NYSE RSG traded up $2.94 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $212.53. The company had a trading volume of 1,014,906 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,555,547. The firm has a market cap of $65.39 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.51, a PEG ratio of 3.46 and a beta of 0.40. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $212.75 and its 200 day simple moving average is $214.95. Republic Services has a one year low of $196.41 and a one year high of $238.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.11, a quick ratio of 0.67 and a current ratio of 0.67.

Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Friday, August 7th. The business services provider reported $1.85 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.81 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $4.43 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.36 billion. Republic Services had a net margin of 13.00% and a return on equity of 18.57%. Republic Services’s revenue was up 4.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.77 earnings per share. On average, research analysts predict that Republic Services will post 7.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Republic Services

In other news, major shareholder Cascade Investment, L.L.C. acquired 60,700 shares of Republic Services stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 18th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $213.31 per share, for a total transaction of $12,947,917.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 110,803,982 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $23,635,597,400.42. The trade was a 0.05% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Sandra M. Volpe sold 1,800 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $211.28, for a total value of $380,304.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 58 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,254.24. The trade was a 96.88% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last three months, insiders have purchased 987,150 shares of company stock worth $202,366,682. 0.12% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. CBIZ Investment Advisory Services LLC grew its holdings in Republic Services by 11.3% during the fourth quarter. CBIZ Investment Advisory Services LLC now owns 445 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $94,000 after acquiring an additional 45 shares during the period. Focus Financial Network Inc. lifted its holdings in Republic Services by 2.5% in the second quarter. Focus Financial Network Inc. now owns 1,861 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $397,000 after acquiring an additional 46 shares during the period. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. boosted its position in shares of Republic Services by 0.5% during the 4th quarter. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. now owns 10,454 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $2,216,000 after purchasing an additional 48 shares in the last quarter. Williams Jones Wealth Management LLC. grew its stake in shares of Republic Services by 2.6% during the 4th quarter. Williams Jones Wealth Management LLC. now owns 1,925 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $408,000 after purchasing an additional 49 shares during the period. Finally, ICONIQ Capital LLC increased its holdings in shares of Republic Services by 3.3% in the 2nd quarter. ICONIQ Capital LLC now owns 1,558 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $384,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 57.73% of the company’s stock.

Republic Services News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Republic Services this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Republic Services reported adjusted second-quarter earnings of $1.85 per share, above the $1.81 consensus estimate and up from $1.77 a year earlier. Revenue reached $4.43 billion, also exceeding expectations and increasing 4.6% year over year. Republic Services Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its 2026 outlook for revenue, EBITDA and cash flow, indicating that pricing, productivity initiatives and acquisitions are helping counter operating pressures. Full-year revenue is now expected at approximately $17.2 billion to $17.3 billion. RSG Beats Q2 Earnings Estimates on Pricing, Raises 2026 View
• Positive Sentiment: Republic Services increased its quarterly dividend by approximately 7.2% to $0.67 per share, strengthening the stock’s income appeal and signaling confidence in recurring cash generation. Republic Services Raises Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Year-to-date operating cash flow was $2.38 billion and adjusted free cash flow was $1.58 billion. The company also invested roughly $860 million in acquisitions during the first half of 2026, potentially supporting future growth. Republic Services Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

About Republic Services

Republic Services, Inc is a leading provider of non-hazardous solid waste and recycling services in the United States. The company offers a broad range of waste management solutions to residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers, positioning itself as a full-service partner for everyday waste collection as well as specialized disposal needs.

Republic’s core operations include curbside and commercial collection, transfer and hauling, materials recovery and recycling facilities, and landfill disposal.