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Republic Services (RSG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$218.55 +6.24 (+2.94%)
Closing price 01/30/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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Republic Services - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
6
Buy
12

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Republic Services in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 18 analysts, 6 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for RSG.

Consensus Price Target

$222.24
1.69% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Republic Services, the average price target is $222.24. The highest price target for RSG is $244.00, while the lowest price target for RSG is $188.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 1.69% from the current price of $218.55.
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RSG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
2/1/24 to 1/31/25
1 Month Ago
1/2/24 to 1/1/25
3 Months Ago
11/3/23 to 11/2/24
1 Year Ago
2/1/23 to 2/1/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
6 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$222.24$220.06$215.71$168.67
Forecasted Upside1.69% Upside9.38% Upside8.62% Upside-2.96% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy

RSG Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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RSG Price Targets by Month

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Republic Services Stock vs. The Competition

TypeRepublic ServicesBusiness Services CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.67
2.70
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside1.69% Upside7,135.16% Upside11.42% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
1/23/2025Jefferies Financial Group
2 of 5 stars
Stephanie Moore
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$235.00 ➝ $244.00+14.94%
1/6/2025Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
S. Khan
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UpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform$219.00 ➝ $237.00+17.89%
12/12/2024Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$217.00 ➝ $220.00+4.72%
12/10/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$219.00 ➝ $237.00+11.60%
12/6/2024BMO Capital Markets
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D. Dodge
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UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$211.00 ➝ $238.00+10.40%
12/4/2024CIBC
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$217.00 ➝ $227.00+5.32%
10/30/2024Oppenheimer
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$219.00 ➝ $220.00+9.34%
10/30/2024Truist Financial
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T. Sommer
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Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$220.00 ➝ $244.00+21.16%
10/4/2024Scotiabank
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K. Gupta
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Initiated CoverageSector Perform$224.00+10.95%
10/3/2024William Blair
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T. Romeo
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Initiated CoverageOutperform
8/5/2024TD Cowen
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$195.00 ➝ $200.00+3.07%
7/25/2024Raymond James
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$219.00 ➝ $214.00+11.08%
7/25/2024Stifel Nicolaus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$215.00 ➝ $230.00+14.97%
7/25/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$208.00 ➝ $210.00+5.17%
5/1/2024UBS Group
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$195.00 ➝ $200.00+8.34%
4/16/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$209.00 ➝ $230.00+21.80%
2/29/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$190.00 ➝ $215.00+17.12%
2/6/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$180.00 ➝ $188.00+8.51%
10/17/2023Wolfe Research
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 Initiated CoveragePeer Perform
4/27/202322nd Century Group
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 Reiterated RatingMaintains
4/27/2023VNET Group
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Should I Buy Republic Services Stock? RSG Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Republic Services pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Republic Services
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Republic Services, Inc.:

  • The company has shown a strong revenue growth of 6.5% compared to the same quarter last year, indicating a positive trend in its business performance.
  • Analysts project earnings per share (EPS) of 6.25 for the current fiscal year, suggesting potential profitability and growth for investors.
  • Recent analyst upgrades, including Deutsche Bank's upgrade to a "buy" rating with a price target increase to $237.00, reflect positive market sentiment and confidence in the company's future performance.
  • As of now, the stock price is around $215.27, which is supported by a moderate buy rating from analysts, indicating a favorable entry point for potential investors.
  • Institutional investors hold 57.73% of the stock, which often signifies confidence in the company's stability and growth potential.

Republic Services
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Republic Services, Inc. for these reasons:

  • Insider selling activity has been noted, with significant shares sold by both a director and the CFO, which may raise concerns about the company's future outlook from those who are closely involved.
  • Despite the positive revenue growth, the overall market conditions can be unpredictable, and external economic factors may impact the company's performance.
  • With 0.09% of the stock owned by corporate insiders, there may be limited alignment between management and shareholder interests, which can be a red flag for some investors.
  • While the company has received several buy ratings, there are still seven analysts who have rated the stock as a hold, indicating some uncertainty in its future performance.
  • The competitive landscape in the environmental services sector can pose challenges, as new entrants and existing competitors may impact market share and profitability.

RSG Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Republic Services is $222.24, with a high forecast of $244.00 and a low forecast of $188.00.

18 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Republic Services in the last twelve months. There are currently 6 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" RSG shares.

According to analysts, Republic Services's stock has a predicted upside of 1.69% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Republic Services's stock had 3 upgrades by analysts.

Republic Services has been rated by research analysts at BMO Capital Markets, CIBC, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, Morgan Stanley, and Royal Bank of Canada in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Republic Services less than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating score for Republic Services is 2.67 while the average consensus rating score for "business services" companies is 2.70. Learn more on how RSG compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:RSG) was last updated on 1/31/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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