Republic Services, IncNYSE: RSG
Industrials · Environmental & Facilities Services
$206.73
-1.19%
Vol: 912K
Research Digest
Friday, May 1, 2026
No significant overnight updates
No material news in the last 48 hours.
Previous Market Intelligence
13 daysApr 30Republic Services appoints Ian Craig to board; Q1 2026 results to release May 7 following strong 2025 with 3.5% revenue and 7% EBITDA growth.Neutral▶
Republic Services appointed Ian Craig to the board, expanding the board to 13 members (12 independent). Q1 2026 financial results release scheduled for May 7, 2026. Company delivered strong 2025 results with 3.5% revenue growth, 7% adjusted EBITDA growth, and 90 basis points margin expansion. Republic Services received Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies recognition for the fifth time and was named to Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies for the eighth consecutive year. Foundation announced $2.9 million in 2026 National Neighborhood Promise grants to support 14 nonprofit organizations. Recent insider activity shows mixed sentiment with Bogart Wealth increasing position by 20.6% while Keybank decreased holdings by 1.5%.
Apr 16Republic Services Q1 2026 earnings May 7; board appoints Ian CraigNeutral▶
Republic Services announced Q1 2026 earnings release after market close May 7 with investor call at 5 p.m. ET. Ian Craig appointed to board of directors. Company issued FY26 guidance: revenue $17.05–17.15B, adjusted EBITDA $5.475–5.525B, adjusted EPS $7.20–7.28, free cash flow $2.52–2.56B. Expects ~$1B in acquisitions in 2026. Environmental Solutions segment shows revenue/EBITDA decline attributed to manufacturing weakness and landfill headwinds. Recent Q4 EPS $1.76 beat $1.62 forecast. Analyst consensus Buy with $248.72 target (12.86% upside).
Apr 15No significant overnight updates. Republic Services announced Q1 2026 earnings on May 7 and $2.9M in community grants.Neutral▶
Republic Services announced $2.9M in 2026 community grants. Q1 2026 earnings release scheduled for May 7. Board declared regular quarterly dividend of $0.625 per share, paid April 15. Ian Craig appointed to board. Company opened upgraded Peabody Recycling Center. Stock trading around $217.00 with Buy consensus from 18 analysts.
Apr 14Republic Services awards $2.9M in community grants and opens upgraded Peabody Recycling Center; Q1 earnings May 7.Positive▶
Republic Services Charitable Foundation distributed $2.9M to 14 nonprofits. Opened upgraded Peabody Recycling Center with advanced technology. Ian Craig appointed to board. Q1 2026 earnings after market close May 7. Quarterly dividend of $0.625. Analyst consensus Buy with $247.94 target. Stock at $217.00.
Apr 13JPMorgan raises Republic Services price target to $245 on stable waste management outlook; Q1 earnings due May 7.Neutral▶
JPMorgan lifted its price target for Republic Services from $233 to $245, maintaining a neutral rating. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.625 per share and provides 2026 EPS guidance of $7.20-$7.28. Q1 earnings will be released May 7. Analyst consensus rates RSG as Buy with $248.72 target (~13% upside).
Apr 10Republic Services opens upgraded Peabody recycling center with AI technology while planning Q1 earnings release for May 7.Positive▶
Republic Services celebrated the April 8 opening of its expanded Peabody Recycling Center in Massachusetts featuring advanced AI and ballistic sorting technology. The company will release Q1 2026 earnings results after market close on May 7, 2026. Board declared quarterly dividend of $0.625 per share. Barclays maintained Hold rating.
Apr 9Republic Services dividend announced and board expands with new director appointmentPositive▶
Republic Services announced a cash dividend of $0.625 with an ex-date of April 2, 2026, and appointed Ian Craig to its board of directors, bringing the total to 13 members including 12 independent directors. The company has been named one of the World's Most Admired Companies for the fifth consecutive time. Analyst consensus rates RSG as Buy with a 2026 price target of $247.94.
Apr 8Republic Services Named World's Most Admired Company; Dividend AnnouncedPositive▶
Republic Services announced a $0.625 cash dividend with an ex-date of April 2, 2026. For the fifth consecutive year, the company was named one of the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune. Q4 EPS was $1.76 with strong cash generation of $4.30 billion from operations.
Apr 7Republic Services appoints board member Ian Craig while maintaining Q1 2026 earnings guidance and dividend growthPositive▶
Republic Services appointed Ian Craig to board February 12 and announced Q1 2026 earnings release for May 7 after market close. Company reported Q4 EPS of $1.76 versus $1.62 estimate (beat by $0.14) with revenue up 2.2% YoY. FY2026 guidance set at $7.20-$7.28 EPS. RSG announced $0.625 cash dividend (ex-date April 2). Charitable Foundation awarded $2.9M in community grants to 14 nonprofits. Stock closed at $223.19 with 3% decline past month but positive 3-month returns. Named World's Most Admired Company for 5th time. Analyst consensus Buy with strong long-term outlook.
Apr 6Republic Services reports Q4 results and provides 2026 revenue guidancePositive▶
Republic Services reported Q4 2025 earnings of $1.76 per share and provided 2026 full-year revenue guidance of $17.050-17.150B. Ian Craig appointed to board February 12. Foundation announced $2.9M in 2026 National Neighborhood Promise grants to 14 nonprofits. Q1 2026 earnings release scheduled May 7 after market close with investor call at 5 p.m. ET. Board declared quarterly dividend of $0.625/share (ex-date April 2, payable April 15). Named one of World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune for fifth consecutive time. Stock up $1.03 overnight (+0.46%). Analyst consensus Buy with $248.72 target (+14.34% upside).
Apr 3Wells Fargo raises RSG price target to $252 amid steady dividend growth and strong cash flow.Positive▶
Republic Services reported Q4 2025 earnings of $1.76 per diluted share and generated $2.43 billion in adjusted free cash flow. Wells Fargo upgraded its price target from $238 to $252 with an Overweight rating. The company announced a $0.625 dividend with ex-date April 2, 2026. Q1 2026 earnings call set for May 7.
Apr 2Republic Services Q4 2025 EPS beat; Q1 2026 earnings call May 7Positive▶
Republic Services reports Q4 2025 EPS of $1.76 with expanded margins; Q1 2026 earnings call set for May 7.
Apr 1Republic Services declared $0.625 quarterly dividend; FY 2026 guidance targets 7.2-7.28 EPS growth.Positive▶
Republic Services declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.625 per share. Q4 2025 net income of $545 million. FY 2026 revenue guidance: $17.050-17.150 billion. Wells Fargo raised PT to $252 from $238 with Overweight rating.
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