Q3 EPS Estimates for RSG Lowered by National Bank Financial

Key Points

• National Bank Financial has cut its Q3 2025 EPS forecast for Republic Services to $1.81, down from $1.83, maintaining a "Hold" rating for the stock.
• Republic Services declared a quarterly dividend increase to $0.625, payable on October 15th, reflecting a 1.08% dividend yield.
• Shares of Republic Services opened at $231.97, down 5.7%, with a 1-year range between $192.64 and $258.75.

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG - Free Report) - National Bank Financial cut their Q3 2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of Republic Services in a report issued on Tuesday, July 29th. National Bank Financial analyst M. Doumet now anticipates that the business services provider will post earnings per share of $1.81 for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $1.83. National Bank Financial has a "Hold" rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Republic Services' current full-year earnings is $6.86 per share. National Bank Financial also issued estimates for Republic Services' Q4 2025 earnings at $1.71 EPS.

Republic Services (NYSE:RSG - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July 29th. The business services provider reported $1.77 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.76 by $0.01. The company had revenue of $4.24 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.26 billion. Republic Services had a return on equity of 18.27% and a net margin of 12.97%. Republic Services's quarterly revenue was up 4.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.61 EPS.

Other analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. William Blair reaffirmed an "outperform" rating on shares of Republic Services in a research report on Friday, April 25th. Seaport Res Ptn raised Republic Services to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 6th. Scotiabank increased their target price on Republic Services from $250.00 to $260.00 and gave the company a "sector perform" rating in a research report on Friday, July 18th. Melius started coverage on Republic Services in a research report on Monday, June 9th. They set a "hold" rating on the stock. Finally, Raymond James Financial increased their target price on Republic Services from $257.00 to $260.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 22nd. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, twelve have assigned a buy rating and two have given a strong buy rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $258.89.

Republic Services Trading Up 0.3%

RSG traded up $0.59 during trading on Thursday, hitting $231.24. 1,481,289 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,410,647. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $245.82 and a 200 day simple moving average of $238.39. The firm has a market cap of $72.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.21, a P/E/G ratio of 3.60 and a beta of 0.60. Republic Services has a 1 year low of $193.75 and a 1 year high of $258.75. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.04, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a current ratio of 0.66.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Republic Services

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Golden State Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in Republic Services by 3,533.3% in the 1st quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC now owns 109 shares of the business services provider's stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 106 shares during the last quarter. Cranbrook Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in shares of Republic Services by 1,222.2% during the 2nd quarter. Cranbrook Wealth Management LLC now owns 119 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 110 shares during the last quarter. TCTC Holdings LLC raised its stake in shares of Republic Services by 113.8% during the 1st quarter. TCTC Holdings LLC now owns 124 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 66 shares during the last quarter. Key Financial Inc raised its stake in shares of Republic Services by 380.8% during the 1st quarter. Key Financial Inc now owns 125 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 99 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Elequin Capital LP purchased a new position in shares of Republic Services during the 1st quarter valued at about $30,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 57.73% of the company's stock.

Republic Services Increases Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 15th. Investors of record on Thursday, October 2nd will be paid a $0.625 dividend. This is a positive change from Republic Services's previous quarterly dividend of $0.58. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, October 2nd. This represents a $2.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. Republic Services's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 34.32%.

Republic Services Company Profile

Republic Services, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, offers environmental services in the United States and Canada. It is involved in the collection and processing of recyclable, solid waste, and industrial waste materials; transportation and disposal of non-hazardous and hazardous waste streams; and other environmental solutions.