Republic Services Rises 0.15% with $210M Turnover Ranking 469th as Institutional Bets Split

On August 15, 2025, Republic Services (RSG) closed with a 0.15% gain, trading at $232.85 as of 4:00 PM EDT. The stock ranked 469th in trading volume for the day, with a $0.21 billion turnover. Analysts maintained a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating, supported by a $262.17 price target, while recent institutional activity showed mixed trends. Callan Family Office LLC reduced its stake by 72.3%, and Gulf International Bank UK Ltd sold 21.9% of its holdings in the first quarter. Conversely, investors like Tlwm and Cobblestone Capital Advisors increased their positions by 2.3% and 7.5%, respectively.

Republic Services announced a quarterly dividend hike to $0.625 per share, set for October 15, reflecting a 1.1% yield and a 7.7% increase from the previous payout. The company reported Q2 earnings of $1.77 per share, exceeding estimates by $0.01, with revenue of $4.24 billion, up 4.6% year-over-year. Despite mixed institutional ownership shifts, the stock’s 52-week range ($197.60–$258.75) and 57.73% institutional ownership highlight sustained investor interest. Analysts remain cautiously optimistic, with ratings spanning from "hold" to "buy."

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