Institutional Divergence and 367th Trading Rank as RSG Posts Earnings Beat and Dividend Hike

On August 20, 2025, Republic Services (RSG) traded up 0.56% with a trading volume of $290 million, ranking 367th in the market. Institutional investors adjusted their positions, with Wellington Management Group increasing its stake by 0.7% to hold $1.44 billion worth of shares. Meanwhile, Ethic Inc. reduced its holdings by 43.5% during Q1, reflecting divergent institutional strategies.

The company reported Q2 earnings of $1.77 per share, slightly exceeding estimates, with revenue of $4.24 billion, a 4.6% year-over-year increase. A dividend hike to $0.625 per share, effective October 15, was announced, signaling confidence in its financial stability. Analysts maintained a "Moderate Buy" rating, with a consensus price target of $262.17, though some upgraded or downgraded their outlooks recently.

Recent developments include a new renewable natural gas facility partnership with Ameresco and a $659 million Q2 M&A activity within the waste sector. Despite tariff-related challenges in the industry, RSG's operating margins remained resilient at 12.97%. Institutional ownership now accounts for 57.73% of the stock, indicating sustained long-term interest.

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