Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG) Receives $245.26 Average Target Price from Analysts

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG) has earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-two research firms that are covering the firm, MarketBeat.com reports. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and twelve have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 1 year target price among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $245.2632.

Several research firms have recently weighed in on RSG. UBS Group lifted their price objective on shares of Republic Services from $233.00 to $235.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 11th. Argus lowered Republic Services from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Morgan Stanley set a $232.00 price objective on Republic Services in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Citigroup upped their target price on Republic Services from $247.00 to $259.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, July 10th. Finally, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $249.00 target price on shares of Republic Services in a report on Friday, May 8th.

Republic Services News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Cascade continues aggressive buying: Cascade Investment purchased 204,800 RSG shares on September 1 for approximately $45.6 million and another 329,200 shares on September 2 for about $73.5 million. The transactions increased its holdings to roughly 115 million shares, worth more than $25 billion. SEC-disclosed Cascade Investment purchases
• Positive Sentiment: Strong pattern of insider accumulation: Recent reports indicate Cascade has bought approximately 4.67 million Republic Services shares for an estimated $1.01 billion over the past six months, with no reported sales. Investors may view the sustained buying—and Cascade’s reported ownership of about 36.7%—as a significant vote of confidence in RSG’s defensive business model, recurring revenue and dividend record. Cascade Investment stake increase
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend increase supports the investment case: Republic Services raised its quarterly dividend to $0.67 per share from $0.62, equivalent to $2.68 annually and a yield of approximately 1.2%. The payout ratio remains moderate at about 35%, leaving room to support future increases. Republic Services insider buying and dividend report
• Positive Sentiment: Operating momentum remains intact: Republic Services recently exceeded quarterly EPS and revenue expectations, with revenue up 4.6% year over year. Management’s fiscal 2026 EPS guidance of $7.23–$7.28 and analysts’ consensus target near $245 suggest continued earnings growth potential, although the stock’s valuation remains elevated.
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation and mixed institutional activity warrant monitoring: RSG trades at roughly 32 times earnings, while some large institutions reduced their holdings even as others added shares. This could limit upside if growth or margin expansion fails to meet expectations.

Insider Activity at Republic Services

In other Republic Services news, major shareholder Cascade Investment, L.L.C. bought 329,200 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, September 2nd. The shares were bought at an average price of $223.27 per share, for a total transaction of $73,500,484.00. Following the acquisition, the insider directly owned 115,021,527 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $25,680,856,333.29. The trade was a 0.29% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders have bought 4,217,545 shares of company stock worth $926,720,260 over the last ninety days. Insiders own 0.12% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Republic Services

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of RSG. Wealth Watch Advisors INC bought a new position in shares of Republic Services in the third quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Bell Investment Advisors Inc purchased a new stake in Republic Services in the 2nd quarter valued at $25,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in Republic Services during the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Edmond DE Rothschild Holding S.A. bought a new position in Republic Services during the 2nd quarter valued at $27,000. Finally, Compass Financial Management LLC purchased a new position in Republic Services during the 2nd quarter worth $27,000. 57.73% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Republic Services Stock Up 1.3%

Shares of NYSE:RSG opened at $225.33 on Friday. The business’s 50-day moving average is $217.46 and its 200-day moving average is $215.13. Republic Services has a 1 year low of $196.41 and a 1 year high of $235.18. The company has a market capitalization of $69.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.92, a P/E/G ratio of 3.69 and a beta of 0.40. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.12, a current ratio of 0.64 and a quick ratio of 0.64.

Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The business services provider reported $1.85 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.81 by $0.04. Republic Services had a return on equity of 18.69% and a net margin of 12.94%.The business had revenue of $4.43 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.36 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.77 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.6% on a year-over-year basis. Republic Services has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.230-7.280 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Republic Services will post 7.27 earnings per share for the current year.

Republic Services Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 2nd will be issued a dividend of $0.67 per share. This is an increase from Republic Services’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.62. This represents a $2.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 2nd. Republic Services’s dividend payout ratio is 35.41%.

Republic Services Company Profile

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.