Republic Services, Inc. $RSG Shares Purchased by PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab

PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab increased its holdings in shares of Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG) by 7.5% during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 57,958 shares of the business services provider’s stock after buying an additional 4,059 shares during the quarter. PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab’s holdings in Republic Services were worth $12,350,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Wealth Watch Advisors INC purchased a new stake in Republic Services in the third quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Republic Services during the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Prosperity Bancshares Inc acquired a new position in shares of Republic Services in the 4th quarter valued at $30,000. Sound Income Strategies LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Republic Services during the 4th quarter valued at $32,000. Finally, Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Republic Services during the 4th quarter worth $32,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 57.73% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at Republic Services

In other Republic Services news, Director Sandra M. Volpe sold 1,800 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $211.28, for a total value of $380,304.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 58 shares in the company, valued at $12,254.24. This represents a 96.88% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, major shareholder Cascade Investment, L.L.C. acquired 366,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, May 13th. The shares were purchased at an average price of $202.24 per share, for a total transaction of $74,019,840.00. Following the purchase, the insider directly owned 110,315,982 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $22,310,304,199.68. This trade represents a 0.33% increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have purchased a total of 987,150 shares of company stock worth $202,366,682 over the last three months. 0.12% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

RSG has been the topic of several research reports. Argus lowered Republic Services from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, May 11th. Robert W. Baird dropped their price target on Republic Services from $242.00 to $240.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, April 16th. Citigroup raised their price objective on Republic Services from $247.00 to $259.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, July 10th. Barclays lifted their price objective on Republic Services from $233.00 to $240.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Republic Services in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $244.63.

Republic Services Stock Performance

NYSE:RSG opened at $214.47 on Friday. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $213.04 and its 200 day simple moving average is $214.95. The company has a current ratio of 0.67, a quick ratio of 0.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.11. Republic Services, Inc. has a twelve month low of $196.41 and a twelve month high of $238.62. The firm has a market capitalization of $65.98 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.38, a PEG ratio of 3.51 and a beta of 0.40.

Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The business services provider reported $1.85 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.81 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $4.43 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.36 billion. Republic Services had a return on equity of 18.73% and a net margin of 12.94%.The firm’s revenue was up 4.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company posted $1.77 earnings per share. Republic Services has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.230-7.280 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Republic Services, Inc. will post 7.29 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Republic Services Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Investors of record on Friday, October 2nd will be issued a dividend of $0.67 per share. This represents a $2.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 2nd. This is an increase from Republic Services’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.62. Republic Services’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 35.87%.

Key Republic Services News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly earnings and revenue exceeded expectations. Adjusted EPS was $1.85, above the $1.81 consensus and up from $1.77 a year earlier. Revenue rose 4.6% year over year to $4.43 billion, surpassing estimates of $4.36 billion. Republic Services Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Republic raised its 2026 outlook. The company increased full-year revenue guidance to approximately $17.2 billion-$17.3 billion and projected adjusted EPS of $7.23-$7.28. It also raised EBITDA and cash-flow expectations, indicating continued operating momentum. Republic Services Raises Full-Year Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: The quarterly dividend increased approximately 7.2% to $0.67 per share. The payout boost reinforces the company’s shareholder-return appeal and confidence in its recurring cash flows. Republic Services Raises Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Republic generated $2.38 billion in year-to-date operating cash flow, $1.58 billion in adjusted free cash flow and invested about $860 million in acquisitions during the first half of 2026. Republic Services Second-Quarter 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target from $233 to $240 but maintained an “equal weight” rating, signaling additional valuation upside while remaining cautious on the stock relative to peers. Barclays Price Target Update
• Negative Sentiment: Pricing gains came alongside volume pressure, and the new EPS range is slightly below the $7.29 analyst consensus, which could limit further upside if growth in underlying volumes remains weak.

Republic Services Profile

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.