NYSE:RSG Republic Services (RSG) Stock Price, News & Analysis $199.18 -2.57 (-1.27%) (As of 09/18/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Stock Analysis Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends About Republic Services Stock (NYSE:RSG) 30 days 90 days 365 days Advanced Chart View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart Key Stats Today's Range$198.16▼$202.0450-Day Range$189.34▼$208.2152-Week Range$140.23▼$208.69Volume837,911 shsAverage Volume1.16 million shsMarket Capitalization$62.56 billionP/E Ratio34.94Dividend Yield1.07%Price Target$211.00Consensus RatingHold Company OverviewRepublic Services, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, offers environmental services in the United States and Canada. It is involved in the collection and processing of recyclable, solid waste, and industrial waste materials; transportation and disposal of non-hazardous and hazardous waste streams; and other environmental solutions. Its residential collection services include curbside collection of material for transport to transfer stations, landfills, recycling centers, and organics processing facilities; supply of recycling and waste containers; and renting of compactors. The company also engages in the processing and sale of old corrugated containers, old newsprint, aluminum, glass, and other materials; and provision of landfill services. It serves small-container, large-container, and residential customers. The company was incorporated in 1996 and is based in Phoenix, Arizona.Read More… War on Elon Escalates… (Ad)A radical, potentially game-changing technology that threatens to destroy the trillion-dollar, “green energy” grift of the elites. And yet, while it threatens their wealth and power, it could be transformational for both the U.S. economy and your wealth.One company holds a near-total monopoly on it. Republic Services Stock Analysis - MarketRank™See Top Rated MarketRank™ StocksOverall MarketRank™: 97th PercentileRepublic Services scored higher than 97% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 10th out of 354 stocks in the business services sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation. Analyst's Opinion2.2 / 5Analyst RatingHold Consensus RatingRepublic Services has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.44, and is based on 8 buy ratings, 10 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageRepublic Services has been the subject of 9 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Republic Services' stock forecast and price target. Earnings and Valuation2.5 / 5Proj. Earnings Growth10.03% Earnings GrowthEarnings for Republic Services are expected to grow by 10.03% in the coming year, from $6.18 to $6.80 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Republic Services is 34.94, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 134.82.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Republic Services is 34.94, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 41.92.Price to Earnings Growth RatioRepublic Services has a PEG Ratio of 3.29. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioRepublic Services has a P/B Ratio of 5.94. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Republic Services' valuation and earnings. Short Interest5.0 / 5Short Interest LevelHealthy Percentage of Shares Shorted1.11% of the float of Republic Services has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverRepublic Services has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Republic Services has recently decreased by 8.10%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Dividend4.2 / 5Dividend StrengthStrong Dividend YieldRepublic Services pays a meaningful dividend of 1.04%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthRepublic Services has been increasing its dividend for 22 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Republic Services is 37.54%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Republic Services will have a dividend payout ratio of 31.47% next year. This indicates that Republic Services will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Republic Services' dividend. Sustainability and ESG3.6 / 5Environmental Score0.10 Percentage of Shares Shorted1.11% of the float of Republic Services has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverRepublic Services has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Republic Services has recently decreased by 8.10%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. News and Social Media2.7 / 5News Sentiment0.87 News SentimentRepublic Services has a news sentiment score of 0.87. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.68 average news sentiment score of Business Services companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Republic Services this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 4 people have searched for RSG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 3 people have added Republic Services to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -79% compared to the previous 30 days. Company Ownership1.7 / 5Insider TradingSelling Shares Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Republic Services insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $649,632.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.09% of the stock of Republic Services is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions57.73% of the stock of Republic Services is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Republic Services' insider trading history. RSG Stock News HeadlinesTomago Collins Sells 3,200 Shares of Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG) StockAugust 20, 2024 | insidertrades.comRepublic Services Inc. stock underperforms Monday when compared to competitorsSeptember 16 at 9:14 PM | marketwatch.comMan who Predicted Trump 2016 Win: “Prepare for Election Meltdown”Former advisor to the CIA, the Pentagon and the White House Jim Rickards went on multiple TV news programs… A predicted Trump would win. You won’t believe what he’s predicting now.September 18, 2024 | Paradigm Press (Ad)Should You Be Excited About Republic Services, Inc.'s (NYSE:RSG) 17% Return On Equity?September 14, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comNeutral Outlook on Republic Services Amidst Solid Market Standing and Financial PrudenceSeptember 13, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comUnpacking Q2 Earnings: Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) In The Context Of Other Waste Management StocksSeptember 13, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comRepublic Services Inc. stock underperforms Wednesday when compared to competitorsSeptember 11, 2024 | marketwatch.comEstimating The Intrinsic Value Of Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG)September 9, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSee More Headlines RSG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have RSG shares performed this year? Republic Services' stock was trading at $164.91 at the beginning of the year. Since then, RSG stock has increased by 20.8% and is now trading at $199.18. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Republic Services' earnings last quarter? Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG) announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July, 24th. The business services provider reported $1.61 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.53 by $0.08. The business services provider earned $4.05 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.03 billion. Republic Services had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 17.81% and a net margin of 12.11%. How will Republic Services' stock buyback program work? Republic Services' Board of Directors approved a stock buyback program on Thursday, October 26th 2023, which permits the company to buy back $3,000,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could buy up to 6.4% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are often a sign that the company's board believes its shares are undervalued. Does Republic Services have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiaries of Republic Services: US Ecology, ACV Enviro, Santek Waste Services LLC, RE Community Holdings II Inc, City Carton Company, Tervita, Rainbow Disposal Co.Inc, and others. Who are Republic Services' major shareholders? Top institutional investors of Republic Services include Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC (0.78%), Legal & General Group Plc (0.57%), TD Asset Management Inc (0.56%) and Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (0.54%). Insiders that own company stock include Ark Jon Vander, Timothy E Stuart, Tomago Collins, Amanda Hodges, Brian A Goebel, Brian M Delghiaccio, Jennifer M Kirk, Katharine Weymouth, Sandra M Volpe and Cascade Investment, LLC. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Republic Services? Shares of RSG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Republic Services own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Republic Services investors own include AT&T (T), AbbVie (ABBV), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), Pfizer (PFE), Intel (INTC), Verizon Communications (VZ) and Walmart (WMT). Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 7/15 Dividend7/02/2024Dividend Payable7/15/2024Last Earnings7/24/2024Today9/18/2024Ex-Dividend for 10/15 Dividend10/02/2024Dividend Payable10/15/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/24/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorBusiness Services Industry Refuse systems Sub-IndustryEnvironmental & Facilities Services Current SymbolNYSE:RSG CUSIP76075910 CIK1060391 Webwww.republicservices.com Phone(480) 627-2700Fax480-627-7150Employees41,000Year Founded1998Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$211.00 High Stock Price Target$230.00 Low Stock Price Target$188.00 Potential Upside/Downside+5.9%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.44 Research Coverage18 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$5.70 Trailing P/E Ratio34.94 Forward P/E Ratio32.23 P/E Growth3.29Net Income$1.73 billion Net Margins12.11% Pretax Margin15.05% Return on Equity17.81% Return on Assets6.10% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.05 Current Ratio0.59 Quick Ratio0.59 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$14.96 billion Price / Sales4.18 Cash Flow$10.41 per share Price / Cash Flow19.14 Book Value$33.51 per share Price / Book5.94Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares314,070,000Free Float314,649,000Market Cap$62.56 billion OptionableOptionable Beta0.70 Social Links 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 Sunday, September 8, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Republic Services pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. Republic Services Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Republic Services, Inc.: Republic Services, Inc. has consistently increased its dividend payout, with the latest quarterly dividend being $0.58, representing a positive change from the previous dividend of $0.54. This indicates a commitment to rewarding shareholders. Mount Lucas Management LP raised its stake in Republic Services, Inc. by 88.1% in the 2nd quarter, demonstrating confidence in the company's growth potential. Republic Services, Inc. reported strong quarterly earnings with an EPS of $1.61, surpassing the consensus estimate by $0.08. This positive earnings performance reflects the company's financial strength. Republic Services, Inc. has a solid return on equity of 17.81%, indicating efficient utilization of shareholder equity to generate profits. Republic Services, Inc. has a diversified portfolio of environmental services in the United States and Canada, providing stability and growth opportunities in the waste management sector. Republic Services Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in Republic Services, Inc. for these reasons: The stock price of Republic Services, Inc. has experienced volatility, with recent trading down to $202.82. Investors should consider the market fluctuations and potential risks associated with the stock. This page (NYSE:RSG) was last updated on 9/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff From Our PartnersChina Stockpiling Gold “Like No Tomorrow”For 18 consecutive months, China’s central bank has increased its gold reserve. 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