Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) Releases FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) issued an update on its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning. The company provided EPS guidance of 7.200-7.28 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 7.140. The company issued revenue guidance of $17.1 billion-$17.2 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $17.1 billion.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

RSG has been the topic of several recent analyst reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. decreased their target price on shares of Republic Services from $260.00 to $233.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, October 31st. Barclays dropped their price objective on shares of Republic Services from $237.00 to $236.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Stifel Nicolaus decreased their price objective on Republic Services from $257.00 to $251.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 31st. Scotiabank cut their price target on shares of Republic Services from $246.00 to $242.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein raised their price objective on Republic Services from $205.00 to $220.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $248.82.

Republic Services Stock Performance

Shares of RSG stock traded down $1.78 during trading on Tuesday, hitting $221.39. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 2,181,208 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,498,942. The business has a fifty day moving average of $214.59 and a 200-day moving average of $220.17. The company has a market cap of $68.53 billion, a PE ratio of 32.94, a P/E/G ratio of 3.64 and a beta of 0.54. Republic Services has a 52 week low of $201.42 and a 52 week high of $258.75. The company has a current ratio of 0.58, a quick ratio of 0.58 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.04.

Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, February 17th. The business services provider reported $1.76 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.62 by $0.14. Republic Services had a return on equity of 18.24% and a net margin of 12.77%.The firm had revenue of $4.14 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.21 billion. Republic Services has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.200-7.28 EPS. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Republic Services will post 6.86 earnings per share for the current year.

Republic Services Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 15th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 2nd will be paid a $0.625 dividend. This represents a $2.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 2nd. Republic Services’s payout ratio is currently 37.20%.

Insider Activity at Republic Services

In related news, Director Katharine Weymouth acquired 478 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 9th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $209.46 per share, with a total value of $100,121.88. Following the acquisition, the director owned 5,740 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,202,300.40. This trade represents a 9.08% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. 0.11% of the stock is owned by insiders.

More Republic Services News

Here are the key news stories impacting Republic Services this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat and net income growth — Republic reported $1.76 EPS vs. consensus ~$1.62, with net income and adjusted EPS up year-over-year, which supports valuation and investor confidence. PR Newswire Release
• Positive Sentiment: FY2026 EPS guidance nudged above Street expectations — company set EPS guidance of $7.20–$7.28 versus consensus ~7.14, signaling management’s confidence in earnings power for the year. Guidance Detail
• Positive Sentiment: Strong full-year cash generation and capital allocation — 2025 operating cash flow (~$4.30B), adjusted free cash flow (~$2.43B), $1.6B returned to shareholders and $1.1B of value-creating acquisitions demonstrate cash conversion and shareholder returns. Cash Flow & Capital Allocation
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend declared — quarterly dividend of $0.625 (annualized yield ~1.1%) reinforces shareholder return policy and can support income-focused demand.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains constructive overall — multiple recent buy/overweight ratings and a median 6‑month price target near $241 provide supportive context, but targets vary. Analyst Notes
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue missed estimates — Q4 revenue ~$4.1B came in below consensus (~$4.2–4.25B), a key reason for the pullback as top-line softness contrasts with the EPS beat. Revenue Miss
• Negative Sentiment: Operating cash flow softness, rising capex and higher liabilities — operating cash flow moderated year-over-year, capex increased and total liabilities rose, which could pressure near-term cash metrics and leverage ratios. Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Republic Services

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Wealth Watch Advisors INC purchased a new stake in Republic Services in the third quarter worth approximately $26,000. Prosperity Bancshares Inc bought a new stake in shares of Republic Services in the 4th quarter worth approximately $30,000. Advocate Investing Services LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Republic Services in the 4th quarter valued at $43,000. JPL Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Republic Services during the 3rd quarter valued at $50,000. Finally, Johnson Financial Group Inc. raised its position in Republic Services by 1,169.2% in the 4th quarter. Johnson Financial Group Inc. now owns 330 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $70,000 after purchasing an additional 304 shares during the period. 57.73% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Republic Services

Republic Services, Inc is a leading provider of non-hazardous solid waste and recycling services in the United States. The company offers a broad range of waste management solutions to residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers, positioning itself as a full-service partner for everyday waste collection as well as specialized disposal needs.

Republic’s core operations include curbside and commercial collection, transfer and hauling, materials recovery and recycling facilities, and landfill disposal.