Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) Shares Unloaded Rep. Julie Johnson

Representative Julie Johnson (D-Texas) recently sold shares of Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG). In a filing disclosed on December 11th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Republic Services stock on November 13th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “CHASE BROKERAGE ACCOUNT (3935)” account.

Representative Julie Johnson also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Charles Schwab (NYSE:SCHW) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Cigna Group (NYSE:CI) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Capital One Financial (NYSE:COF) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE:WFC) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) on 11/13/2025.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of The Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) on 11/13/2025.

Republic Services Stock Performance

Shares of Republic Services stock traded down $1.35 on Thursday, hitting $213.38. The stock had a trading volume of 2,143,104 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,453,109. Republic Services, Inc. has a twelve month low of $199.43 and a twelve month high of $258.75. The company has a quick ratio of 0.58, a current ratio of 0.58 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.04. The stock has a market cap of $66.05 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.75, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.44 and a beta of 0.54. The business’s 50 day moving average is $214.37 and its two-hundred day moving average is $229.31.

Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, October 31st. The business services provider reported $1.90 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.78 by $0.12. The business had revenue of $4.21 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.25 billion. Republic Services had a net margin of 12.77% and a return on equity of 18.24%. Republic Services’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $1.81 earnings per share. Analysts forecast that Republic Services, Inc. will post 6.86 EPS for the current year.

Republic Services Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 2nd will be given a $0.625 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, January 2nd. This represents a $2.50 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.2%. Republic Services’s dividend payout ratio is presently 37.20%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages recently commented on RSG. Stifel Nicolaus decreased their price target on Republic Services from $257.00 to $251.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, October 31st. Robert W. Baird set a $240.00 target price on Republic Services in a report on Friday, October 31st. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price target on shares of Republic Services from $260.00 to $233.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Oppenheimer set a $256.00 price target on Republic Services in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Finally, Scotiabank cut their price target on Republic Services from $250.00 to $246.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and eleven have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Republic Services presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $251.10.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Republic Services

Institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Financial Consulate Inc. acquired a new position in Republic Services during the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC purchased a new stake in shares of Republic Services in the third quarter valued at about $26,000. Cranbrook Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in Republic Services by 1,222.2% during the second quarter. Cranbrook Wealth Management LLC now owns 119 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 110 shares during the last quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Republic Services by 121.8% in the 3rd quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 122 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 67 shares during the last quarter. Finally, NewSquare Capital LLC lifted its holdings in Republic Services by 68.5% during the second quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 123 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 50 shares during the period. 57.73% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Buying and Selling at Republic Services

In related news, Director Katharine Weymouth bought 478 shares of Republic Services stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 9th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $209.46 per share, with a total value of $100,121.88. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 5,740 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,202,300.40. The trade was a 9.08% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.11% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Johnson

Julie Johnson (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Julie Johnson earned a B.A. in history and government from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987 and a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 1991. Johnson’s career experience includes working as an attorney.

About Republic Services

Republic 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.