Market Cap
$64.3B
RSG
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
$209.56 ▲ +1.25%
Prev close $206.98Market cap$64.3B
ConsensusHold
12-mo target$245.50 (+17.2%)
▲ Bullish
Analyst conviction 6/10
Insider Buying Cluster (3 insiders)High Impact Filing (7/10)34 New Institutional Positions16 Institutional ExitsCongressional Activity (1) Industrials & Manufacturing
Snapshot
The big-picture read on RSG right now — valuation, ownership and activity at a glance.
Cap Size
Large Cap
Analyst Consensus
Buy (55%)
Inst. Holders
50 funds
Inst. Value
$26.9B
Inst. Activity
34 buys / 16 sells
Insider Activity
$936.2M buy / $0.00 sell
Insider Net $
$936.2M
Social Sentiment
35° Cool
SEC Reports
15
Congressional
3 trades
Price chart 30d -6.9%
Daily candles (open–high–low–close) with volume. Green = up day, red = down day.
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Recent activity
The latest filings, insider trades, analyst actions, press and options flow — newest first.
Sep 21, 2026 short_volume
Sep 14, 2026 SEC Short Volume: RSG — 70.0% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 402,274 | Exempt: 20 | TRF Vol: 575,002 | Short Ratio: 70.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool
Cascade Investment, L.L.C., a 10% owner of Republic Services (RSG), made a massive open-market purchase of ~1.7M shares
INSIDER-BUY — Impact 6/10
Cascade Investment, L.L.C., a 10% owner of Republic Services, executed a massive open-market purchase of ~1.7M shares wo
INSIDER-BUY — Impact 7/10
Sep 11, 2026 Insider
CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. bought 7,596 shares
10%+ Owner @ $221.52 ($1.7M)
Sep 11, 2026 Insider
CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. bought 135,482 shares
10%+ Owner @ $222.59 ($30.2M)
Sep 11, 2026 Insider
CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. bought 176,547 shares
10%+ Owner @ $223.15 ($39.4M)
Aug 6, 2026 Congress
Josh Gottheimer buy
$1,001 - $15,000 — House
Jul 15, 2026 Event
Haynes v. Republic Services, Inc.
Court ruling (cand) — Docket: 4:26-cv-03738
Analyst ratings buy % -9.8%
How Wall Street rates the stock today, and the latest firm-by-firm actions.
55% rate it Buy or better · 33 analysts
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Firm rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | 55% |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | 54% |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Buy | 55% |
| May 12, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Neutral | 55% |
| May 12, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Buy | 55% |
| May 11, 2026 | Argus Research | DOWNGRADE | Hold | 54% |
| May 11, 2026 | Barclays | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | 54% |
| May 8, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | 55% |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Baird | MAINTAIN | Neutral | 54% |
| Apr 10, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Neutral | 55% |
Monthly consensus history
| Period | Str. Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Str. Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 55% | |
| Aug 1, 2026 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 58% | |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 58% | |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 58% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 61% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 61% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 63% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 63% |
Price targets
Where 24 covering analysts think RSG trades over the next 12 months.
$245.50 +17.2% upside Buy
Current$209.56 Low$208.00 Median$245.50 High$272.00 24 analysts
$208.00$272.00
Analyst rating Buy· 2.0/5 as of Oct 2, 2026
Social media sentiment mood -58.3%
Retail-investor mood aggregated across social media. 0° = very bearish, 100° = very bullish.
35°
Cool
BearishNeutralBullish
Recent posts
Republic Services (RSG) got to be the most boring near-monopoly on the market that nobody thinks to buy
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Republic Services (RSG) got to be the most boring near-monopoly on the market that nobody thinks to buy
▲ 1 · 💬 1· ⚡ 0.5
Republic Services (RSG) got to be the most boring near-monopoly on the market that nobody thinks to buy
▲ 1 · 💬 5· ⚡ 0.5
Republic Services (RSG) got to be the most boring near-monopoly on the market that nobody thinks to buy
▲ 1 · 💬 0· ⚡ 0.5
$VST, Vistra Corp - A CEO and Nancy Pelosi. That's the thesis.
▲ 1 · 💬 1· ⚡ 0.5
Reports & filings
AI-scored summaries of recent SEC filings and press releases, with sentiment and impact.
15 SEC filing reports analyzed · 12 bullish, 1 bearish, 0 mixed, 2 neutral · avg impact 5.3/10.
BEARISHANALYST-DOWNGRADE2/10
Argus Research double downgrades stock to Hold from Buy — consensus remains bullish with 83% Buy ratings
May 11, 2026
BULLISHINSIDER-BUY6/10
Cascade Investment, L.L.C., a 10% owner of Republic Services (RSG), made a massive open-market purch
Sep 14, 2026
BULLISHINSIDER-BUY7/10
Cascade Investment, L.L.C., a 10% owner of Republic Services, executed a massive open-market purchas
Sep 11, 2026
BULLISHINSIDER-BUY7/10
Cascade Investment, L.L.C., a 10% owner of Republic Services (RSG), executed a massive open-market b
Sep 4, 2026
Upcoming & catalyst events
Scheduled dates plus disclosed catalysts — earnings, dividends, enforcement, FDA and clinical-trial events. Colored dot = impact.
Sep 21, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: RSG — 70.0% short (0.4M / 0.6M)
Short: 402,274 | Exempt: 20 | TRF Vol: 575,002 | Short Ratio: 70.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 18, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: RSG — 78.8% short (0.5M / 0.7M)
Short: 526,869 | Exempt: 400 | TRF Vol: 669,021 | Short Ratio: 78.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 10, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: RSG — 70.2% short (0.5M / 0.7M)
Short: 464,625 | Exempt: 9 | TRF Vol: 662,190 | Short Ratio: 70.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 9, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: RSG — 69.0% short (0.5M / 0.7M)
Short: 452,330 | Exempt: 55 | TRF Vol: 656,015 | Short Ratio: 69.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Sep 8, 2026
ftd
FTD: RSG — 15,746 shares ($3.5M) failed to deliver
Settlement: 20260908, Price: $222.71, FTD Value: $3,506,791.66, REPUBLIC SERVICES INC
Earnings estimates
Forecast earnings per share and revenue by period — and whether estimates are rising.
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | 30d Rev | Up/Dn | Revenue | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $1.93 | $1.72–$1.98 | 1.4% | -0.2% | 9↑ 9↓ | $4.4B | 23 |
| Next Q | $1.79 | $1.74–$1.98 | 1.8% | +0.0% | 4↑ 14↓ | $4.3B | 23 |
| Current FY | $7.28 | $7.23–$7.46 | 3.6% | -0.0% | 11↑ 7↓ | $17.3B | 26 |
| Next FY | $8.06 | $7.64–$8.48 | 10.8% | +0.0% | 12↑ 9↓ | $18.1B | 26 |
Current-quarter EPS estimate — revision history
| When | EPS estimate | Change vs now |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $1.927 | — |
| 7d ago | $1.929 | -0.001 |
| 30d ago | $1.930 | -0.003 |
| 60d ago | $1.937 | -0.009 |
| 90d ago | $1.927 | -0.000 |
Institutional ownership
Which big funds own RSG (from quarterly 13F filings) and who is adding or trimming.
50 institutional holders with $26.9B total value (126,161,984 shares) as of 2026-Q2. Top holders: BlackRock,, VANGUARD, STATE. Net buying activity: 34 institutions added/increased vs 16 reduced.
Top holders — 2026-Q2
| Fund | Shares | Value | % Tracked | Last move |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock, Inc. | 17,824,725 | $3.8B | 14.1% | — |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 13,061,578 | $2.8B | 10.4% | — |
| STATE STREET CORP | 9,953,507 | $2.1B | 7.9% | — |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 7,116,030 | $1.5B | 5.6% | ADD +68.2% |
| MORGAN STANLEY | 4,905,312 | $1.0B | 3.9% | — |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 4,896,109 | $1.0B | 3.9% | — |
| FMR LLC | 4,544,104 | $968.3M | 3.6% | — |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO | 3,669,000 | $787.7M | 2.9% | — |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 3,203,365 | $682.6M | 2.5% | ADD +70.8% |
| NORGES BANK | 3,162,965 | $674.0M | 2.5% | NEW |
Recent position changes
| Fund | Action | Prev | Current | Change | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | ADD | 4,229,758 | 7,116,030 | +68.2% | $1.5B |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | ADD | 1,875,014 | 3,203,365 | +70.8% | $682.6M |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 3,162,965 | — | $674.0M |
| LONDON CO OF VIRGINIA | DOUBLED | 360,886 | 1,494,982 | +314.3% | $318.6M |
| Capital World Investors | TRIM | 2,391,031 | 1,179,731 | -50.7% | $251.4M |
| NORDEA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT AB | TRIM | 2,163,016 | 1,170,095 | -45.9% | $249.4M |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | DOUBLED | 55,819 | 1,107,012 | +1883.2% | $235.9M |
| Holocene Advisors, LP | TRIM | 1,903,662 | 1,063,294 | -44.1% | $226.6M |
| MARSHALL WACE, LLP | NEW | — | 919,625 | — | $196.0M |
| Unisphere Establishment | ADD | 695,600 | 874,700 | +25.7% | $186.4M |
Insider activity
Buying and selling by company executives and directors (SEC Form 4).
2 insiders, 50 transactions. Net $936.2M — $936.2M bought, $0.00 sold.
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. | 10%+ Owner | BUY | 7,596 | $221.52 | $1.7M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. | 10%+ Owner | BUY | 135,482 | $222.59 | $30.2M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. | 10%+ Owner | BUY | 176,547 | $223.15 | $39.4M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. | 10%+ Owner | BUY | 5,185 | $223.84 | $1.2M |
| Sep 10, 2026 | CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. | 10%+ Owner | BUY | 108,147 | $221.57 | $24.0M |
| Sep 10, 2026 | CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. | 10%+ Owner | BUY | 97,992 | $222.52 | $21.8M |
| Sep 10, 2026 | CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. | 10%+ Owner | BUY | 2,042 | $224.11 | $457.6K |
| Sep 10, 2026 | CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. | 10%+ Owner | BUY | 47,819 | $223.44 | $10.7M |
| Sep 9, 2026 | CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. | 10%+ Owner | BUY | 213,574 | $221.13 | $47.2M |
| Sep 9, 2026 | CASCADE INVESTMENT, L.L.C. | 10%+ Owner | BUY | 32,765 | $220.37 | $7.2M |
Congressional trades
RSG trades disclosed by members of Congress, with disclosure delay.
3 members · 3 buys / 0 sells
| Date | Member | Party | Chamber | Type | Amount | Asset | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | Josh Gottheimer | D | HOUSE | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 | Republic Services Inc | Sep 15, 2026(41d) |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Ro Khanna | D | HOUSE | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 | Republic Services Inc | Jul 8, 2026(37d) |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Alan Armstrong | R | SENATE | BUY | $1,001 - $15,000 | Republic Services Inc | Jul 22, 2026(117d) |
Short interest & halts
FINRA semi-monthly short positions, Reg SHO threshold status, and recent trading halts for RSG.
Shares short
4,944,244
Settlement Sep 15, 2026
Change vs prior
+16.7%
Semi-monthly cycle
Days to cover
3.1
At avg daily volume
Of shares outstanding
≈1.6%
Estimate — not % of float
All RSG filing & press-release reports (15)
- Argus Research double downgrades stock to Hold from Buy — consensus remains bullish with 83% Buy ratingsMay 11, 2026
- INSIDER-BUY reportSep 14, 2026
- INSIDER-BUY reportSep 11, 2026
- INSIDER-BUY reportSep 4, 2026
- INSIDER-BUY reportSep 2, 2026
- INSIDER-BUY reportAug 28, 2026
- INSIDER-BUY reportAug 25, 2026
- INSIDER-BUY reportAug 21, 2026
- INSIDER-BUY reportAug 19, 2026
- INSIDER-BUY reportAug 14, 2026
- INSIDER-BUY reportAug 13, 2026
- COURT-RULING reportJul 16, 2026
- CLUSTER reportMay 21, 2026
- DEFA14A reportMar 24, 2026
- INST-CLUSTER reportFeb 28, 2026