Republic Services Ranks 370th in Trading Volume as Shares Climb 0.24% on Institutional Confidence and Analyst Upgrades

On August 1, 2025, Republic Services (RSG) traded with a volume of $0.34 billion, a 34.16% decline from the prior day, ranking 370th in market activity. The stock closed up 0.24%, reflecting modest resilience amid reduced liquidity. Institutional activity highlighted growing investor confidence, with Hoxton Planning & Management LLC acquiring 2,745 shares valued at $665,000 in Q1. Several analysts adjusted their outlooks, including National Bank Financial lowering Q3 2025 EPS forecasts to $1.81 from $1.83 while maintaining a "Hold" rating. Meanwhile, UBS Group and Morgan Stanley raised price targets to $260 and $245, respectively, reinforcing a "Moderate Buy" consensus with an average target of $258.89.

The company’s quarterly dividend was increased to $0.625 per share, effective October 15, marking a 10.8% yield and signaling commitment to shareholder returns. Earnings results showed RSG outperformed expectations, reporting $1.77 EPS (vs. $1.76 forecast) and $4.24 billion in revenue, a 4.6% year-over-year increase. Analysts noted a 12.97% net margin and 18.52% return on equity, though the PEG ratio of 3.74 suggests valuation caution. Institutional ownership now accounts for 57.73% of shares, with firms like Natixis Advisors and Algebris UK boosting holdings by 29% and 43.4%, respectively.

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