Republic Services, Inc. $RSG Shares Bought by PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab

PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab grew its holdings in shares of Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG) by 7.5% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 57,958 shares of the business services provider’s stock after buying an additional 4,059 shares during the quarter. PensionDanmark Pensionsforsikringsaktieselskab’s holdings in Republic Services were worth $12,350,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. CBIZ Investment Advisory Services LLC lifted its position in shares of Republic Services by 11.3% during the 4th quarter. CBIZ Investment Advisory Services LLC now owns 445 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $94,000 after buying an additional 45 shares during the period. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. grew its position in Republic Services by 0.5% in the fourth quarter. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. now owns 10,454 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $2,216,000 after acquiring an additional 48 shares during the period. Williams Jones Wealth Management LLC. raised its stake in Republic Services by 2.6% during the fourth quarter. Williams Jones Wealth Management LLC. now owns 1,925 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $408,000 after acquiring an additional 49 shares in the last quarter. ICONIQ Capital LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Republic Services by 3.3% during the second quarter. ICONIQ Capital LLC now owns 1,558 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $384,000 after acquiring an additional 50 shares during the period. Finally, AlphaCentric Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Republic Services by 5.9% in the 1st quarter. AlphaCentric Advisors LLC now owns 903 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $198,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares in the last quarter. 57.73% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Republic Services Stock Performance

Shares of Republic Services stock opened at $214.47 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $213.04 and a two-hundred day moving average of $214.95. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.11, a quick ratio of 0.67 and a current ratio of 0.67. The stock has a market capitalization of $65.98 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.38, a PEG ratio of 3.51 and a beta of 0.40. Republic Services, Inc. has a 52 week low of $196.41 and a 52 week high of $238.62.

Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The business services provider reported $1.85 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.81 by $0.04. The business had revenue of $4.43 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $4.36 billion. Republic Services had a return on equity of 18.73% and a net margin of 12.94%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 4.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.77 earnings per share. Republic Services has set its FY 2026 guidance at 7.230-7.280 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Republic Services, Inc. will post 7.29 EPS for the current year.

Republic Services Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 2nd will be given a dividend of $0.67 per share. This represents a $2.68 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 2nd. This is an increase from Republic Services’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.62. Republic Services’s dividend payout ratio is presently 35.87%.

Insider Transactions at Republic Services

In related news, Director Sandra M. Volpe sold 1,800 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $211.28, for a total transaction of $380,304.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 58 shares in the company, valued at approximately $12,254.24. The trade was a 96.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, major shareholder Cascade Investment, L.L.C. bought 60,700 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, May 18th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $213.31 per share, with a total value of $12,947,917.00. Following the purchase, the insider directly owned 110,803,982 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $23,635,597,400.42. This represents a 0.05% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Over the last ninety days, insiders bought 987,150 shares of company stock valued at $202,366,682. 0.12% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Republic Services News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Republic Services this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly earnings and revenue exceeded expectations. Adjusted EPS was $1.85, above the $1.81 consensus and up from $1.77 a year earlier. Revenue rose 4.6% year over year to $4.43 billion, surpassing estimates of $4.36 billion. Republic Services Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Republic raised its 2026 outlook. The company increased full-year revenue guidance to approximately $17.2 billion-$17.3 billion and projected adjusted EPS of $7.23-$7.28. It also raised EBITDA and cash-flow expectations, indicating continued operating momentum. Republic Services Raises Full-Year Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: The quarterly dividend increased approximately 7.2% to $0.67 per share. The payout boost reinforces the company’s shareholder-return appeal and confidence in its recurring cash flows. Republic Services Raises Dividend
• Positive Sentiment: Republic generated $2.38 billion in year-to-date operating cash flow, $1.58 billion in adjusted free cash flow and invested about $860 million in acquisitions during the first half of 2026. Republic Services Second-Quarter 2026 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target from $233 to $240 but maintained an “equal weight” rating, signaling additional valuation upside while remaining cautious on the stock relative to peers. Barclays Price Target Update
• Negative Sentiment: Pricing gains came alongside volume pressure, and the new EPS range is slightly below the $7.29 analyst consensus, which could limit further upside if growth in underlying volumes remains weak.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts recently issued reports on RSG shares. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price target on shares of Republic Services from $265.00 to $267.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday, May 8th. Robert W. Baird dropped their price objective on shares of Republic Services from $242.00 to $240.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, April 16th. Argus downgraded Republic Services from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, May 11th. Barclays increased their price target on Republic Services from $233.00 to $240.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Republic Services in a report on Friday, July 24th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Republic Services has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $244.63.

Republic Services Profile

Republic Services, Inc is a leading provider of non-hazardous solid waste and recycling services in the United States. The company offers a broad range of waste management solutions to residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers, positioning itself as a full-service partner for everyday waste collection as well as specialized disposal needs.

Republic’s core operations include curbside and commercial collection, transfer and hauling, materials recovery and recycling facilities, and landfill disposal.