Zacks Research Has Negative Estimate for RSG Q3 Earnings

Key Points

• Zacks Research analysts have reduced their Q3 2025 earnings estimate for Republic Services to $1.75 per share, down from a previous estimate of $1.80.
• Republic Services recently reported quarterly earnings of $1.77 per share, slightly beating expectations of $1.76, with revenue of $4.24 billion.
• The company announced an increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.625 per share, up from $0.58, with a yield of 1.1%.

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG - Free Report) - Equities researchers at Zacks Research lowered their Q3 2025 EPS estimates for Republic Services in a research note issued on Thursday, August 14th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the business services provider will post earnings of $1.75 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $1.80. The consensus estimate for Republic Services' current full-year earnings is $6.86 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Republic Services' FY2025 earnings at $6.82 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.69 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.85 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.88 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $7.33 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.84 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $2.05 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $8.03 EPS.

Several other equities research analysts have also commented on RSG. Morgan Stanley upped their target price on Republic Services from $230.00 to $245.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research report on Friday, April 25th. Melius Research raised shares of Republic Services to a "hold" rating and set a $281.00 price target on the stock in a research report on Monday, June 9th. William Blair reiterated an "outperform" rating on shares of Republic Services in a report on Friday, April 25th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on Republic Services from $229.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research report on Friday, May 23rd. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada restated an "outperform" rating and set a $266.00 price target on shares of Republic Services in a research note on Friday, April 25th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have given a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $262.17.

Republic Services Trading Up 0.3%

Shares of NYSE RSG traded up $0.6150 during midday trading on Monday, reaching $236.0550. The stock had a trading volume of 62,758 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,285,421. The firm has a market cap of $73.70 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 34.82, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.68 and a beta of 0.60. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.04, a quick ratio of 0.66 and a current ratio of 0.66. Republic Services has a twelve month low of $197.60 and a twelve month high of $258.75. The company's 50 day moving average price is $240.45 and its 200 day moving average price is $240.29.

Republic Services (NYSE:RSG - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Tuesday, July 29th. The business services provider reported $1.77 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.76 by $0.01. The business had revenue of $4.24 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.26 billion. Republic Services had a return on equity of 18.27% and a net margin of 12.97%.Republic Services's revenue for the quarter was up 4.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $1.61 EPS. Republic Services has set its FY 2025 guidance at 6.820-6.900 EPS.

Republic Services Increases Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, October 15th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, October 2nd will be paid a $0.625 dividend. This is a boost from Republic Services's previous quarterly dividend of $0.58. This represents a $2.50 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, October 2nd. Republic Services's payout ratio is presently 34.32%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Republic Services

In related news, major shareholder Cascade Investment, L.L.C. bought 4,258 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, August 19th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $234.91 per share, for a total transaction of $1,000,246.78. Following the acquisition, the insider directly owned 109,816,832 shares of the company's stock, valued at $25,797,072,005.12. The trade was a 0.00% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.11% of the company's stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Republic Services

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Golden State Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Republic Services by 3,533.3% in the first quarter. Golden State Wealth Management LLC now owns 109 shares of the business services provider's stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 106 shares during the last quarter. Cranbrook Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in Republic Services by 1,222.2% during the second quarter. Cranbrook Wealth Management LLC now owns 119 shares of the business services provider's stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 110 shares in the last quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC increased its position in Republic Services by 68.5% during the 2nd quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 123 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 50 shares in the last quarter. TCTC Holdings LLC boosted its stake in Republic Services by 113.8% in the 1st quarter. TCTC Holdings LLC now owns 124 shares of the business services provider's stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 66 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Key Financial Inc grew its holdings in shares of Republic Services by 380.8% during the first 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. Institutional investors own 57.73% of the company's stock.

About Republic Services

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.