RSG Republic Services, Inc.

Since March 2026, Republic Services has been in a holding pattern, posting a small loss of 4.1% while floating around $212.60. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 21.4% gain during that period.

Some businesses are so deeply embedded in daily operations that customers rarely bother to leave, and four companies have quietly built their dividends on exactly that kind of inertia. The question is whether sticky revenue alone is enough to keep payouts growing when the economy turns.

Waste Management spent a decade delivering nearly 300% returns while nobody called it exciting. Four other companies share the same quiet structural advantage, and their customers cannot leave without breaking something.

Vice President of Operations Technology Brett Rogers discussed the company’s infrastructure strategy for electric collection vehicles and how it’s navigating a shifting regulatory landscape.

Why Republic Services Just Reset Expectations Republic Services (RSG) moved after earnings, as management lifted full-year revenue, EBITDA and free cash flow guidance, while also raising the quarterly dividend despite handling lower waste volumes. Republic Services shares have softened slightly in the near term, with the 7-day share price return down 2.1% and the 30-day share price return down 1.2%, even after a 4.7% move higher following the strong Q2 update. At a recent share price of...

On August 6, Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) reported earnings of $1.84 per diluted share for the quarter that closed on June 30, up from $1.75 a year earlier, and lifted most of its full-year targets. Here is the odd part. The company moved less volume than it did a year ago and still grew profit. Understanding […]

As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q2. Today, we are looking at waste management stocks, starting with Republic Services (NYSE:RSG).

RSG is benefiting from strong pricing, margin expansion and cash flow, while Environmental Solutions adds another growth avenue.

PAYX heads into fiscal Q1 with revenues and EPS expected to rise, supported by bookings, pricing, PEO momentum, Paycor synergies and AI-driven productivity.

A year of stagnation is setting up an important test

Bill Gates's Cascade Investment bought $129.3 million in Republic Services shares in September 2026. See how its margins, debt, and price targets compare with rival Waste Management.

The stocks in this article are all trading near their 52-week highs. This strength often reflects positive developments such as new product launches, favorable industry trends, or improved financial performance.

Attorneys now indicate they plan to subpoena MRFs and waste management companies, including WM and Republic Services, for additional information.

Industrials businesses quietly power the physical things we depend on, from cars and homes to e-commerce infrastructure. Still, their generally high capital requirements expose them to the ups and downs of economic cycles, and the industry’s six-month return of 5% has fallen short of the S&P 500’s 13.3% rise.

Some of the steadiest compounders in the market spend their days hauling trash, killing bugs, and stocking factory shelves, and their customers almost never leave. Here is why that kind of boring turns into decades of uninterrupted dividend raises.

Rich Kang joins the newly combined company after more than 15 years in the waste and infrastructure sectors, including a decade-long stint at Republic Services.

ABM Industries shares rise 6% after Q3 earnings beat and a higher EPS outlook, as technology growth and stronger cash flow support results.

Republic Services has underperformed the Nasdaq over the past year, but analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.

A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner. Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.

Republic Services leans on pricing, acquisitions and AI-driven efficiency to expand margins and support long-term growth.

Republic Services and the City of Coconut Creek have launched Florida’s first fully electric residential recycling and waste collection fleet, deploying six McNeilus Volterra EVs equipped with 360-degree cameras, advanced safety systems and all-day zero-emission capability. This move reinforces Republic Services’ role in municipal partnerships that prioritize quieter operations, environmental stewardship and advanced technology in everyday waste and recycling services. We’ll now examine how...

Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments. Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.

Insiders at Intel, Republic Services, and ON have been buying shares after declines, including large purchases by Intel's CEO and ON's co-CEO, signaling confidence despite weak stock performance.

Bill Gates's private investment vehicle has quietly stacked shares of a waste hauler across four straight trading sessions, betting on a thesis that half of Wall Street refuses to endorse. Here is what the filing trail reveals about the conviction behind the trade.

P heads toward Q2 results with revenues and EPS expected to jump y/y, supported by customer wins, Evergreen/One and Purity Fusion momentum.

Republic Services has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts remain somewhat bullish about the stock’s prospects.

The London Company, an investment management company, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter for its “The London Company Income Equity Strategy”. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. U.S. equities rebounded in Q2, with the Russell 3000 rising 15.4% and the S&P 500 achieving its best quarter since 2020, driven by AI infrastructure spending […]

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Republic Services gains from essential waste demand, disciplined pricing, Collection growth, AI investments and shareholder-friendly policies.

WM pairs stronger margins and cash flow with premium valuation and heavy debt, leaving investors to weigh durable growth against limited room for setbacks.

WM cuts its 2026 revenue outlook on softer volumes, while stronger margins, pricing and cash flow test its ability to sustain earnings momentum.

Pricing gains offset cost inflation as management raises full-year guidance.

Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) is pursuing aggressive M&A activity in 2026, with completed and planned deals pointing to a major expansion push. The company reports US$865 million in acquisitions already closed for 2026, with a further US$1.2b in deals anticipated for the year. Management commentary signals a robust pipeline of transactions and an expectation of similar acquisition spending beyond 2026. This sustained deal tempo could influence Republic Services’ growth profile, competitive...

Republic Services stock sits at an interesting crossroads for valuation focused investors. Over the past five years the share price has risen strongly, while the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate points to meaningful upside and traditional market multiples paint a more expensive picture. Republic Services has returned 91.1% over the past five years, which puts a lot of prior optimism into the current share price. Recent investments in automation, recycling and acquisitions...

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Waste management company Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) reported Q2 CY2026 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 4.6% year on year to $4.43 billion. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $17.25 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.85 per share was 1.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Republic Services raised its 2026 outlook as pricing, acquisitions and stronger cash flow helped offset softer volumes and higher operating costs.

Republic Services sustains growth through disciplined pricing and cash flow, but premium valuation and soft volumes temper the investment case.

A busy second quarter in which approximately $2 billion worth of transactions closed contributed to a torrid deal pace. Executives discussed additional spending plans as the year continues.

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the July jobs report showed an unexpected loss of 23,000 jobs, signaling a cooling labor market. Economists had forecast a gain of around 80,000 nonfarm payrolls.

Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) raised its full-year 2026 outlook after reporting second-quarter revenue growth of 4.6% and adjusted EBITDA growth of 4.5%, supported by pricing, acquisitions and recycling-related contributions. The company said adjusted EBITDA margin held at 32.1%, while adjusted earni

Republic Services beats Q2 earnings and revenue estimates as pricing offsets volume pressure, prompting higher 2026 revenue, EBITDA and cash flow guidance.

Moby summary of Republic Services, Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call

The company is seeing positive signs in several underlying dynamics, including commercial construction activity. Other growth intiatives, including polymer centers and PFAS-related business, are also netting returns.

Republic Services Inc (RSG) delivers solid Q2 2026 results with 4.6% revenue growth, robust pricing, and an optimistic full-year outlook despite volume headwinds.

The headline numbers for Republic Services (RSG) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended June 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Republic Services (RSG) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +2.21% and +1.55%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Waste management company Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 4.6% year on year to $4.43 billion. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $17.25 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.85 per share was 1.7% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Republic Services (RSG), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended June 2026.

RSG heads into Q2 earnings results with revenue and EPS growth expected, led by collection, landfill and transfer gains despite weaker environmental solutions.