Republic Services Shares Climb 0.77% on $210M Trading Volume (Rank 474) as Institutional Investors Surge Holdings

On August 11, 2025, Republic Services (RSG) saw a 0.77% rise in its stock price with a trading volume of $210 million, ranking 474th in market activity. Institutional investor activity highlighted shifts in ownership, with Cobblestone Capital Advisors LLC NY increasing its stake by 7.5% to 85,469 shares valued at $20.7 million. Golden State Wealth Management LLC significantly boosted holdings by 3,533.3% to 109 shares worth $26,000, while GAMMA Investing LLC raised its position by 61.6% to 9,193 shares valued at $2.23 million. Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Group Inc. and other institutional investors also adjusted stakes, reflecting mixed confidence in the waste management company.

The company reported Q2 earnings of $1.77 per share, exceeding estimates by $0.01, alongside $4.24 billion in revenue, a 4.6% annual increase. A 12.97% net margin and 18.27% return on equity underscored operational efficiency. Republic Services also announced a quarterly dividend hike to $0.625 per share, representing a 1.1% yield and a 7% increase from its prior payout. Analysts revised price targets upward, with Citigroup and Truist Financial raising their estimates to $278 and $270, respectively, while maintaining "buy" ratings. Despite a "Moderate Buy" consensus, the stock’s 34.82 P/E ratio and 0.60 beta indicated moderate growth expectations.

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