RSGIndustrials · Waste ManagementThe 27 Wall Street analysts covering Republic Services, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $244 — +8.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 68 of 100 as at 14 Oct 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 (98): The share price has been relatively steady.
Growth (36): 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 +8.5% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $232 → $219 |
| 8 Oct 2026 | CIBC | Maintains | Outperformer | $249 → $240 |
| 15 Sept 2026 | Wolfe Research | Assumes | Peer Perform | — |
| 11 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $233 → $235 |
| 11 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $233 → $240 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 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 | — |
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 14 Oct 2026, Republic Services, Inc. returned +1.2% against +17.5% 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.
Cheaper than 24% of US stocks
Cheaper than 30% of US stocks
Cheaper than 17% of US stocks
Cheaper than 22% of US stocks
Higher than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 39% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 79% of US stocks
Higher than 75% of US stocks
Higher than 79% of US stocks
Higher than 82% of US stocks
Higher than 72% 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 $67.3B and an enterprise value of $81.5B.
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: 31.2×; forward P/E: 27.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 1.22%, 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. | $67.3B | 68 |
| WMWaste Management, Inc. | $86.9B | 83 |
| WCNWaste Connections, Inc. | $39.2B | — |
| GFLGFL Environmental, Inc. | $18.7B | — |
| CLHClean Harbors, Inc. | $17.1B | 94 |
| CWSTCasella Waste Systems, Inc. | $5.2B | 50 |
| FDXFedEx Corp.* | $68.5B | 70 |
* Nearest Industrials names by size — few waste management companies of this scale trade in the US universe.
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Republic Services broke ground on a new recycling center in Bridgeton, Missouri, intended to serve the greater St. Louis area.
Why it matters — The project is expected to help expand regional recycling capabilities and support economic growth.
The article compares Waste Management and Republic Services as income investments, noting both raised dividends in 2026 and used pricing power to outpace cost inflation. It says the income math differs for retirees, but the excerpt does not specify the comparison's outcome.
Why it matters — RSG watchers may find the dividend and pricing-power comparison relevant when assessing the company’s income profile.
Republic Services reported strong cash flow and pricing gains and raised its 2026 outlook, supporting financial flexibility. The company also faces challenges from rising debt and interest costs.
Why it matters — RSG watchers may weigh the improved cash position and outlook against the pressures from debt and interest costs.
MarketBeat highlights services prices as a potential inflation driver alongside energy price shocks and tariffs. It says some essential services are experiencing increased pricing power while commercial activity remains sustained.
Why it matters — The discussion puts services-sector pricing power in focus for RSG watchers, though the excerpt does not provide company-specific information about Republic Services.
Republic Services, Inc. announced it will release its third quarter 2026 financial results after market close on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, and will host an investor conference call at 5 p.m. that day.
Why it matters — RSG watchers will know the exact date and time to access the company's third quarter earnings report and investor call.
The 27 Wall Street analysts covering Republic Services, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $244, 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. 68 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Republic Services, Inc. ranks 68 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 (98 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 27 analysts implies +8.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Republic Services, Inc. 68 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 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 +1.2% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Republic Services Inc. is a leading environmental services company that provides recycling, waste collection, disposal, and related industrial services across North America.
The most recent item we track (PRNewsWire, 15 Oct 2026): "Republic Services Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Recycling Center to Serve Greater St. Louis". Republic Services broke ground on a new recycling center in Bridgeton, Missouri, intended to serve the greater St. Louis area.
Republic Services Inc. is a leading environmental services company that provides recycling, waste collection, disposal, and related industrial services across North America. The company serves residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal customers through a broad network of collection operations, transfer stations, recycling facilities, landfills, and specialized waste treatment services. Its offerings include solid waste handling, special waste and hazardous waste management, field services, emergency response, and equipment rental and cleaning. Republic Services Inc. positions itself as a single-source provider for customers seeking integrated waste and recycling solutions, with a strong emphasis on operational efficiency and sustainability-oriented services. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Republic Services Inc. plays a significant role in the environmental services market by supporting resource recovery, safe disposal, and day-to-day waste management needs for communities and businesses.
CEO Mr. Jon Vander Ark · 42,000 employees · United States · https://www.republicservices.com
