RSGIndustrials · Waste ManagementThe 27 Wall Street analysts covering Republic Services, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $247 — +10.9% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 67 of 100 as at 3 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Republic Services, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (96): The share price has been relatively steady.
Growth (37): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
Size (4): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on RSG, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +10.9% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $233 → $235 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $233 → $240 |
| 10 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $247 → $259 |
| 12 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 11 May 2026 | Argus Research | Downgrade | Hold | — |
| 11 May 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 8 May 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 16 Apr 2026 | Baird | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 10 Apr 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 13 Mar 2026 | Wolfe Research | Initiates | Peer Perform | — |
| 5 Mar 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 18 Feb 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 23 Jan 2026 | Oppenheimer | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Scotiabank | Maintains | Sector Perform | — |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. RSG appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 4 Sept 2026, Republic Services, Inc. returned −3.7% against +20.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Higher than 25% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Republic Services, Inc. has a market value of $68.9B and an enterprise value of $83.1B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $16.9B. The latest quarter grew 4.6% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $2.2B, a 12.9% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $7.06.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $2.7B.
Republic Services, Inc. spent $1.5B on share buybacks and $761.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 31.5×; forward P/E: 27.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.11%, paying out 35% of earnings.
Republic Services, Inc. employs 42,000 people — $402K of revenue per employee.
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The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.
| Company | Market cap | TKN rank |
|---|---|---|
| RSGRepublic Services, Inc. | $68.9B | 67 |
| WMWaste Management, Inc. | $89.3B | 81 |
| WCNWaste Connections, Inc. | $42.7B | 71 |
| CLHClean Harbors, Inc. | $17.0B | 91 |
| GFLGFL Environmental, Inc. | $15.7B | 53 |
| CWSTCasella Waste Systems, Inc. | $6.1B | 43 |
| BEBloom Energy Corp.* | $66.1B | 69 |
* Nearest Industrials names by size — few waste management companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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Republic Services' stock rose 10% over the past three months. According to the report, the company is relying on pricing, acquisitions, and AI-driven efficiency to expand margins and support long-term growth.
Why it matters — A Republic Services watcher would care because these strategic levers point to margin expansion and a path for sustained long-term growth.
Republic Services, Inc. announced it has earned Great Place to Work certification for the 10th consecutive year, marking a decade of recognition for its workplace culture and employee experience.
Why it matters — This recurring workplace recognition reflects Republic Services' ongoing commitment to employee culture and could be relevant to RSG watchers assessing the company's ability to retain and support its workforce.
The article notes that insider buying, while not a perfect signal, can be a useful indicator when executives, CEOs, controlling shareholders, or well-informed insiders purchase shares after a stock has weakened. It highlights three "very different" stocks where insider confidence is reportedly building.
Why it matters — An RSG watcher would care because insider-buying activity near a stock's doctor's weakened levels can signal confidence from those closest to the company's long-term prospects.
Cascade Investment, which manages Bill Gates's personal fortune, disclosed sustained accumulation of Republic Services (RSG) common stock across four consecutive trading sessions, according to Form 4s signed by attorney-in-fact Alan Heuberger on behalf of Michael Larson and William H. Gates.
Why it matters — Republic Services watchers would note a prominent, well-resourced investor's repeated buying of RSG shares as an sign of institutional interest in the company.
Republic Services and the City of Coconut Creek launched Florida's first fully electric residential recycling and waste collection fleet. The electric fleet is described as providing quieter operations, reduced emissions, and reliable service to the Coconut Creek community.
Why it matters — The launch highlights Republic Services' adoption of electric vehicles in its residential operations, a development of interest to those tracking the company's fleet modernization and sustainability efforts.
The 27 Wall Street analysts covering Republic Services, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $247, with estimates ranging from $208 to $272. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 27 analysts covering Republic Services, Inc., 15 rate it a Buy, 12 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Republic Services, Inc. 67 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 3 Sept 2026, Republic Services, Inc. ranks 67 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (96 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 27 analysts implies +10.9% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Republic Services, Inc. 67 out of 100 as at 3 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Republic Services, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for RSG are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $208 to $272 over the next 12 months.
Republic Services, Inc. returned -3.7% over the 12 months to 4 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Republic Services, Inc. is an environmental services company that provides waste collection, transfer, recycling, disposal, and related solutions across the United States and Canada.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 2 Sept 2026): "RSG Stock Rises 10% in 3 Months: Here's What You Should Know". Republic Services' stock rose 10% over the past three months. According to the report, the company is relying on pricing, acquisitions, and AI-driven efficiency to expand margins and support long-term growth.
Republic Services, Inc. is an environmental services company that provides waste collection, transfer, recycling, disposal, and related solutions across the United States and Canada. Republic Services serves residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers with services that include curbside pickup, container rental, landfill disposal, recycling processing, and special waste handling. The company also offers environmental solutions such as landfill services and materials recovery, supporting customers that need integrated waste management and compliance-focused services. Republic Services operates through multiple business segments that cover regional recycling and solid waste operations, along with broader environmental solutions. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Republic Services plays a significant role in the North American waste management market by offering a single-source platform for handling everyday waste streams and specialized environmental services.
CEO Mr. Jon Vander Ark · 42,000 employees · United States · https://www.republicservices.com
