Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) Stock Price & Analysis
Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) closed at USD 241.9 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 5.03% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 241.9; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 230.7–242.42 on volume of 1,382,744 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 196.41–242.42 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
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Key facts (RSG)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jun 30, 2026): revenue $19.3B, net income $2.19B (11.3% margin), free cash flow $2.65B (SEC filings).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +9.7% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +93.2% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-29, EPS estimate USD 1.93, revenue estimate $4.42B.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (RSG)
| USD | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $13.3B | $15.6B | $17.3B | $18.4B | $19.0B | $19.3B |
| Gross profit | $6.58B | $7.44B | $8.34B | $9.07B | $9.40B | — |
| Operating income | $2.08B | $2.39B | $2.78B | $3.20B | $3.30B | $3.37B |
| Net income | $1.29B | $1.49B | $1.73B | $2.04B | $2.14B | $2.19B |
| EPS (diluted) | $4.04 | $4.69 | $5.47 | $6.49 | $6.85 | — |
| Free cash flow | $1.47B | $1.74B | $1.99B | $2.08B | $2.41B | $2.65B |
| Gross margin | 49.4% | 47.6% | 48.2% | 49.2% | 49.4% | — |
| Operating margin | 15.6% | 15.3% | 16.1% | 17.4% | 17.4% | 17.4% |
| Net margin | 9.7% | 9.5% | 10.0% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.3% |
| Revenue growth | +10.7% | +17.4% | +10.4% | +6.6% | +3.3% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $29.0M | $143M | $140M | $74.0M | $76.0M | — |
| Total debt | $9.68B | $11.9B | $12.8B | $12.8B | $13.7B | — |
Fiscal years end Dec. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jun 30, 2026) (RSG)
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Dec 2025 30.9x, Dec 2024 31.0x, Dec 2023 30.2x.
Analysts (RSG)
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-22 | Baird | Target raised | Neutral | $242 → $245 |
| 2026-10-13 | Morgan Stanley | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $232 → $219 |
| 2026-10-08 | CIBC | Target lowered | Outperformer | $249 → $240 |
| 2026-08-11 | UBS | Target raised | Neutral | $233 → $235 |
| 2026-08-07 | Barclays | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $233 → $240 |
| 2026-07-10 | Citigroup | Target raised | Buy | $247 → $259 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (RSG)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +9.7% | +93.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +9.8% | +14.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 20.1% | 17.6% |
| Max drawdown | -14.6% (Mar 2026→May 2026) | -21.4% (May 2025→May 2026) |
RSG revenue by business segment (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recycling & Waste Subtotal | $3.97B | 89.7% | +5.3% |
| — Group 1 (part of Recycling & Waste Subtotal) | $2.04B | 46.0% | +8.0% |
| — Group 2 (part of Recycling & Waste Subtotal) | $1.94B | 43.7% | +2.5% |
| Group 3 | $458.0M | 10.3% | -0.9% |
| Total revenue | $4.43B | 100% | — |
RSG revenue by product line (quarter ended Jun 30, 2026)
| Line | Revenue | Share of total | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collection | $2.99B | 67.6% | +6.1% |
| Small-container | $1.37B | 30.9% | +8.7% |
| Landfill | $858.0M | 19.4% | +0.5% |
| Large-container | $839.0M | 18.9% | +5.7% |
| Residential | $767.0M | 17.3% | +2.0% |
| Transfer | $495.0M | 11.2% | +3.3% |
| Environmental solutions | $473.0M | 10.7% | -1.0% |
| Other | $231.0M | 5.2% | +7.9% |
| Recycling processing and commodity sales | $122.0M | 2.8% | +7.0% |
| Other non-core | $109.0M | 2.5% | +9.0% |
| Other | $18.0M | 0.4% | +5.9% |
| Total revenue | $4.43B | 100% | — |
As tagged by the company in its SEC 10-Q / 10-K filings (XBRL).
RSG suppliers, customers and competitors (named in its 10-K)
| Relationship | Company | Sentence in the filing |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Blue Polymers | “In 2023, we announced the creation of Blue Polymers, LLC, a joint venture with Ravago, that will further advance circularity in the plastics industry.” |
Quoted from the company's 10-K filed Feb 18, 2026.
RSG company outlook (results filed Aug 6, 2026)
- “Financial Guidance ● Increased Quarterly Dividend by Approximately 7 Percent PHOENIX (August 6, 2026) – Republic Services, Inc.”
Quoted word-for-word from the SEC 8-K results press release.
RSG analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.93 | $1.94 | -0.4% | $4.42B | 23 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.79 | $1.83 | -2.3% | $4.37B | 23 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $7.27 | $7.29 | -0.2% | $17.32B | 26 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $8.07 | $8.07 | +0.0% | $18.17B | 26 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC)
| Price | USD 241.9 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 5.03% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 241.9 |
| Open | USD 241.9 |
| Day Range | USD 230.7 – 242.42 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 196.41 – 242.42 |
| Volume | 1,382,744 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (RSG)
Nexqual's technical model rates RSG "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 3 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 74.47 (overbought) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 219.86) |
| MACD | 4.8 (positive) |
Earnings (RSG)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-29 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.93 |
| Revenue Estimate | $4.42B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.85 vs est 1.82 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.7 vs est 1.64 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.76 vs est 1.63 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.9 vs est 1.78 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (RSG)
| Total Revenue | $16.89B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +4.60% |
| Gross Margin | +43.04% |
| Operating Margin | +20.43% |
| Profit Margin | +12.94% |
| ROE | +18.15% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.19 |
| Current Ratio | 0.64 |
| Total Cash | $107.00M |
| Total Debt | $14.30B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
Ownership (RSG)
| Insider Ownership | +0.18% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +98.96% |
| Shares Outstanding | 306.21M |
| Float | 305.56M |
| Short % of Float | +2.46% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:01 UTC.
From Republic Services, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-18)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Republic Services is one of the largest providers of environmental services in North America, as measured by revenue.
- We believe the total addressable United States and Canada environmental services market in which we operate generates approximately $163 billion of annual revenue, which includes the $110 billion recycling and waste industry, $37 billion of the broader environmental solutions industry, and $16 billion in sustainability innovation (described below) and emerging waste and recycling technologies.
- Our goal is to develop the best vertically integrated market position to enable us to build density and improve returns.
- We will continue to look for opportunities to expand or enhance our recycling capabilities in markets where customers are demanding these services, demonstrating a willingness to pay and where we can earn an appropriate return on our investment. •Infrastructure Development - We seek to identify opportunities to further our position as a vertically integrated service provider in markets where we are not fully integrated.
Partnerships
- Our ambitious 2030 goals are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals(1) and our greenhouse gas reduction goal is aligned with the Paris Agreement.
Legal & Regulatory Risks (Item 1A, quoted)
- We are subject to costly environmental and flow-control regulations and requirements that may affect our operating margins, restrict our operations and subject us to additional liability.
- Regulation of greenhouse gas emissions and other governmental regulations could impose costs on our operations, the magnitude of which is difficult to estimate.
- We may incur losses from liabilities that are not covered by our insurance. Changes in insurance markets also may impact our financial results.
- We may incur liabilities or suffer losses arising from our operations or properties that resulted in harm to the environment, property, employees or the general public.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM | Waste Management, Inc. | USD 239.1 | ▲ 4.15% |
| WCN | Waste Connections, Inc. | USD 184.88 | ▲ 9.86% |
| CLH | Clean Harbors, Inc. | USD 320.96 | ▲ 0.53% |
| GFL | GFL Environmental Inc. Subordin | USD 44.14 | ▲ 1.52% |
| CWST | Casella Waste Systems, Inc. | USD 96.89 | ▲ 7.39% |
| OIO | OIO Group | USD 1.87 | ▲ 1.08% |
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