Republic Services
About: Republic Services is the second-largest integrated provider of traditional solid waste services in the United States, operating roughly 207 active landfills and 246 transfer stations. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial end markets. It also runs a sizable recycling operation in North America.
Employees: 42,000
0
Funds holding %
of 7,312 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 9 analysts
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
70% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $62.6M | Put options by funds: $36.9M
65% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 20 [Q4 2024] → 33 (+13) [Q1 2025]
54% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 148 | Existing positions closed: 96
19% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $36.5B [Q4 2024] → $43.4B (+$6.93B) [Q1 2025]
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 1,207 [Q4 2024] → 1,231 (+24) [Q1 2025]
8% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 458 | Existing positions reduced: 423
0.5% less ownership
Funds ownership: 57.95% [Q4 2024] → 57.45% (-0.5%) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
9 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$245
2%
upside
Avg. target
$268
11%
upside
High target
$281
16%
upside
9 analyst ratings
5 positive
56%
4 neutral
44%
0 negative
0%
Oppenheimer Noah Kaye | 11%upside $268 | Outperform Maintained | 9 Jul 2025 |
Melius Research Rob Wertheimer | 17%upside $281 | Hold Initiated | 9 Jun 2025 |
BMO Capital Devin Dodge | 16%upside $280 | Outperform Maintained | 9 Jun 2025 |
JP Morgan Tami Zakaria | 14%upside $275 | Neutral Maintained | 23 May 2025 |
Seaport Global John Mazzoni | 12%upside $270 | Buy Initiated | 7 May 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 5 articles about RSG published over the past 30 days
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
Here's Why Republic Services (RSG) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Republic Services: Trashing Your Way To Wealth
Republic Services continues to deliver market-beating returns, driven by price increases, acquisitions, and strong market positioning in a duopoly industry. Revenue and profitability are growing despite volume declines, thanks to consistent pricing power and operational excellence, with margins and cash flow improving. The stock is not cheap, but remains attractively valued versus peers, with lower leverage and ongoing shareholder returns through dividends and buybacks.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Republic Services: Amazing Growth Story, But Not Worth Paying Big-Tech Prices
Republic Services is a high-quality compounder with exceptional growth, but current valuation is stretched, trading at a premium to industry and even tech giants. Strong cash flow, accretive M&As, and inflation-protected revenues support long-term growth, but a weak balance sheet and high debt raise concerns. Dividend growth and buybacks are steady, but yields remain low due to valuation, despite potential near- and long-term catalysts.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks ago
Republic Services, Inc. Sets Date for Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call
PHOENIX , June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) will release its second quarter financial results after market close on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, and host an investor conference call at 5 p.m. Eastern Time that day.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Why Republic Services (RSG) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
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Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
3 Waste Removal Services Stocks to Monitor Amid Industry Woes
The Zacks Waste Removal Services industry is anticipated to gain from the rising need for ESG goals, technological developments and innovation in WTE technology. RSG, HTO and MEG are well-poised to gain from growing demands.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Here's Why Republic Services (RSG) is a Strong Momentum Stock
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Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Here's Why Republic Services (RSG) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Here's Why Investors Must Hold RSG Stock in Their Portfolios Now
Republic Services' stock is benefiting from solid waste management market expansion and shareholder-friendly policies.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Why Republic Services (RSG) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
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