Analysts Set Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG) PT at $243.89

Shares of Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG) have earned an average recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-two research firms that are covering the company, MarketBeat reports. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eleven have issued a buy rating on the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokerages that have covered the stock in the last year is $244.6316.

RSG has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price objective on shares of Republic Services from $265.00 to $267.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Barclays upped their target price on shares of Republic Services from $233.00 to $240.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Friday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on Republic Services from $233.00 to $245.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, April 10th. Robert W. Baird decreased their price objective on Republic Services from $242.00 to $240.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, April 16th. Finally, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $249.00 price objective on shares of Republic Services in a research note on Friday, May 8th.

Republic Services Trading Up 2.3%

NYSE RSG opened at $214.47 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.67, a current ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.11. Republic Services has a 52 week low of $196.41 and a 52 week high of $238.62. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $213.04 and a 200-day moving average price of $214.95. The company has a market cap of $65.98 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.38, a P/E/G ratio of 3.51 and a beta of 0.40.

Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The business services provider reported $1.85 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.81 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $4.43 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.36 billion. Republic Services had a return on equity of 18.73% and a net margin of 12.94%.Republic Services’s quarterly revenue was up 4.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $1.77 EPS. Republic Services has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.230-7.280 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that Republic Services will post 7.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Republic Services Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Investors of record on Friday, October 2nd will be given a $0.67 dividend. This represents a $2.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, October 2nd. This is an increase from Republic Services’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.62. Republic Services’s payout ratio is currently 35.87%.

More Republic Services News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly earnings and revenue exceeded expectations. Adjusted EPS was $1.85, above the $1.81 consensus and up from $1.77 a year earlier. Revenue rose 4.6% year over year to $4.43 billion, surpassing estimates of $4.36 billion. Republic Services Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Republic raised its 2026 outlook. The company increased full-year revenue guidance to approximately $17.2 billion-$17.3 billion and projected adjusted EPS of $7.23-$7.28. It also raised EBITDA and cash-flow expectations, indicating continued operating momentum. Republic Services Raises Full-Year Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: The quarterly dividend increased approximately 7.2% to $0.67 per share. The payout boost reinforces the company’s shareholder-return appeal and confidence in its recurring cash flows. Republic Services Raises Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Republic generated $2.38 billion in year-to-date operating cash flow, $1.58 billion in adjusted free cash flow and invested about $860 million in acquisitions during the first half of 2026. Republic Services Second-Quarter 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target from $233 to $240 but maintained an “equal weight” rating, signaling additional valuation upside while remaining cautious on the stock relative to peers. Barclays Price Target Update
• Negative Sentiment: Pricing gains came alongside volume pressure, and the new EPS range is slightly below the $7.29 analyst consensus, which could limit further upside if growth in underlying volumes remains weak.

Insider Buying and Selling at Republic Services

In other news, major shareholder Cascade Investment, L.L.C. purchased 366,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, May 13th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $202.24 per share, with a total value of $74,019,840.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 110,315,982 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $22,310,304,199.68. This trade represents a 0.33% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Sandra M. Volpe sold 1,800 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, June 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $211.28, for a total transaction of $380,304.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 58 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,254.24. This trade represents a 96.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders have acquired 987,150 shares of company stock worth $202,366,682. Company insiders own 0.12% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Republic Services

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. CBIZ Investment Advisory Services LLC increased its stake in shares of Republic Services by 11.3% in the fourth quarter. CBIZ Investment Advisory Services LLC now owns 445 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $94,000 after buying an additional 45 shares during the period. Focus Financial Network Inc. grew its holdings in Republic Services by 2.5% in the 2nd quarter. Focus Financial Network Inc. now owns 1,861 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $397,000 after acquiring an additional 46 shares during the last quarter. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. raised its stake in shares of Republic Services by 0.5% during the fourth quarter. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. now owns 10,454 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $2,216,000 after acquiring an additional 48 shares during the last quarter. Williams Jones Wealth Management LLC. boosted its holdings in shares of Republic Services by 2.6% during the fourth 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 grew its stake in shares of Republic Services by 3.3% in the second quarter. ICONIQ Capital LLC now owns 1,558 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $384,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 57.73% of the company’s stock.

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.