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Republic Services (RSG) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$219.71 +0.96 (+0.44%)
(As of 08:27 AM ET)

Republic Services - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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
9
Buy
9

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, 9 have given a hold rating, and 9 have given a buy rating for RSG.

Consensus Price Target

$215.71
-1.82% Downside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Republic Services, the average price target is $215.71. 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 downside of -1.82% from the current price of $219.71.
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RSG Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/28/23 to 11/27/24
1 Month Ago
10/29/23 to 10/28/24
3 Months Ago
8/30/23 to 8/29/24
1 Year Ago
11/28/22 to 11/28/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
9 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
10 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$215.71$212.18$211.00$162.00
Forecasted Upside-1.82% Downside5.87% Upside2.46% Upside1.35% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold
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

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Republic Services Stock vs. The Competition

TypeRepublic ServicesBusiness Services CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.50
2.68
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside-1.41% Downside321.89% Upside6.73% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/30/2024CIBC
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$208.00 ➝ $217.00+8.12%
10/30/2024Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$208.00 ➝ $217.00+8.12%
10/30/2024Oppenheimer
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$219.00 ➝ $220.00+9.34%
10/30/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$211.00 ➝ $219.00+8.85%
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%
7/25/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$209.00 ➝ $211.00+8.86%
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%
5/23/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Initiated CoverageHold$203.00+8.69%
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%
3/18/2024Jefferies Financial Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$213.00 ➝ $225.00+19.76%
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 Friday, November 22, 2024. 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 current stock price is $211.74, reflecting a stable performance and potential for growth in the environmental services sector.
  • Recent earnings report showed an EPS of $1.81, exceeding analysts' expectations of $1.61, indicating strong financial health and operational efficiency.
  • Revenue for the latest quarter was $4.08 billion, demonstrating a 6.5% increase compared to the same quarter last year, which suggests robust demand for services.
  • Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with a target price of $215.71, indicating positive sentiment and potential upside for investors.
  • The company has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.58 per share, providing a yield of 1.10%, which can be attractive for income-focused investors.

Republic Services
Bear Case

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

  • Despite beating EPS estimates, the revenue fell short of expectations at $4.08 billion compared to the anticipated $4.12 billion, which may raise concerns about future growth.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio stands at 1.07, indicating a relatively high level of debt compared to equity, which could pose risks in a rising interest rate environment.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact the demand for environmental services, potentially affecting revenue and profitability.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings, with nine holding a "hold" rating, suggesting that some investors may not see significant upside potential in the near term.
  • Insider selling activity, such as the recent sale of 3,200 shares by a director, could signal a lack of confidence in the stock's short-term performance.

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 $215.71, 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 9 hold ratings and 9 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 downside of -1.82% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Republic Services has been rated by research analysts at CIBC, Morgan Stanley, Oppenheimer, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, Truist Financial, and William Blair in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Republic Services less than other "business services" companies. The consensus rating score for Republic Services is 2.50 while the average consensus rating score for "business services" companies is 2.68. Learn more on how RSG compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:RSG) was last updated on 11/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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