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Price from Oct 29, 2026Financials updated Oct 19, 2026
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RSG · Price history
Price at last available close
$233.40
+$21.48 (+10.14%) 1M
2026-10-28
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Primary reporting period: 2025-12-31 · Research updated Oct 12, 2026. A research update is not a new financial filing.
Who they are
Republic Services, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, delivers comprehensive environmental services across the United States. The company specializes in the collection and processing of recyclable materials, alongside the gathering, transfer, and responsible disposal of non-hazardous solid waste, in addition to other environmental solutions. Its collection activities encompass curbside pickups, facilitating transport to transfer stations, landfills, or recycling facilities; the provision of waste and recycling containers; and compactor rentals.
How they make money
Republic Services, Inc. is a leading provider of environmental services in North America, generating revenue primarily through the collection, transfer, recycling, and disposal of non-hazardous solid waste. The company operates an integrated network of assets and leverages standardized operational processes to serve commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential customers.
Products & services
Environmental services including solid waste collection, recycling, transfer, disposal, special and hazardous waste treatment, field and industrial services, and equipment rental.
Brands & revenue mix
No separate brand or brand-level revenue disclosure was confirmed in the reviewed sources. This does not mean the company has no brands.
Product / operating segments
No reconciled product or operating-segment revenue breakdown is available for the current research period. Company-wide revenue remains separate from segment disclosure.
Geographic revenue
No reconciled geographic revenue breakdown was confirmed for the current research period.
The company does not have a single customer that accounts for 10% or more of its total consolidated revenue as of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
Suppliers, materials & equipment
Heavy-duty truck manufacturers — The company relies on various manufacturers for the procurement of collection vehicles and related equipment.Source
Competitors
Waste Management, Inc. — A major competitor in the North American environmental services and waste management industry.Source
Waste Connections, Inc. — A competitor providing waste collection, transfer, and disposal services in North America.Source
Strengths
Integrated network of assets and standardized operating model (The Republic Way)Source
Strong market position in North American environmental servicesSource
Risks
Exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices for recycled materialsSource
Regulatory and environmental compliance risksSource
Overall investment score · Quality, value, risk and opportunity
35
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Company Quality
How good is the actual business—regardless of today’s stock price?
71
Strong
Financial Strength
65
Business Quality / Moat
89
Management
80
Growth Quality
34
Risk / Durability
78
Great Company · Expensive Stock
Uses financial strength, moat, management, growth quality and durability. It excludes share price, P/E, market cap, intrinsic value and margin of safety.
Opportunity
Opportunity Score · How does the current price compare with estimated value?
34
Avoid
Based on current valuation, company quality, recent trends, and available market signals.
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Model Outlook
12-month model · What does the model think happens next?
41/100
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Model Score 41/100 — estimates relative performance potential, distinct from the overall Wall Street Score and the separate Company Quality score.
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The quick read
The overall Wall Street Score is low across its combined quality, valuation and risk inputs. This can reflect an expensive share price, business weaknesses, or both; check Company Quality and the category breakdown before drawing a conclusion.
At today’s price, the WSS valuation framework currently reads as less attractive based on the available valuation and market data.
The model outlook is currently cautious.
What we like
•Insider activity signal is favorable
•Recent buyback activity is present
What to watch
•M&A headline · Sep 29, 2026
•Valuation is a weaker part of the current profile
•Revenue fundamentals are weak
•Asset quality is a weaker factor
Company-specific research
Questions worth answering for RSG
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•Can RSG maintain its current revenue growth rate and improve the amount of that revenue that turns into earnings and cash?
•Is RSG's positive free cash flow repeatable, or is the current level being helped by temporary working-capital or spending changes?
•Is RSG's debt load manageable relative to cash generation, interest costs and upcoming maturities?
•What future growth or profitability would be needed to justify RSG's current valuation?
Two different market-behavior signals. Momentum measures direction and trend strength. Volatility measures how large and unstable the price moves are, regardless of direction.
A high momentum score means price has been trending upward with confirming short- and medium-term strength. A low score means downward or weakening momentum.
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Notices for RSG
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Dividend history reported
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Historical repurchase activity
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M&A headline · Sep 29, 2026
Rocky Shore Closes Springdale Property Acquisition and Completes Initial Payments Under the Handcamp Property Option Agreement — This is a provider-linked headline, not an independently confirmed event. Check the article and company filings for the subject, proposed/completed status, and subsequent updates.
+Growth opportunities may come from revenue expansion, margin improvement, new products, market-share gains, and stronger cash flow.
+Integrated network of assets and standardized operating model (The Republic Way).
+Strong market position in North American environmental services.
+Positive free cash flow may provide capacity to invest in growth.
Potential downside factors
−Key risks may include competition, margin pressure, debt levels, valuation risk, and changes in demand within the Waste Management industry.
−Exposure to fluctuations in commodity prices for recycled materials.
−Regulatory and environmental compliance risks.
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Scores
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Wall Street Score
Weak35/ 100
Weak (0–50)Fair (51–71)Strong (72+)
Debt
Fair
65
Debt Cost4.2%
Debt Reduction YoY-6.6%
Debt / Equity1.15x
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Revenue
Poor
17
Revenue YoY1.8%
Revenue CAGR5.3%
Net Margin12.9%
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Asset
Poor
33
Asset Growth YoY6.1%
Liquidation/Share$38.58
Net Assets/MCap0.30x
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Capital
Poor
17
Earnings Yield3.1%
Buyback Yield0.6%
Debt Cost4.2%
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Management
Strong
80
ROIC10.4%
ROE18.2%
ROA6.2%
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Moat
Strong
89
EPS Growth12.1%
FCF/Share Growth13.7%
Rev/Share Growth7.7%
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Valuation
Poor
10
Intrinsic Value$160.04
Value Reference$96.02
MOS-45.6%
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Buffett
Fair
51
Revenue17
Moat89
Valuation10
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MOS
Poor
0
MOS %-45.6%
Value Reference$96.02
Deep Discount Reference$64.02
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Financial
Poor
19
Interest Coverage5.8x
ROIC10.4%
FCF Yield3.4%
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Master
Poor
25
Financial19
Valuation10
Debt65
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Resilience
Weak
42
Survival Years0.4 yrs
Current Ratio0.64x
FCF Margin14.5%
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Score Changes
3 historical score records available
Previous Score
35
Oct 1, 2026
Change
-0.9
points
Current Score
35
Oct 19, 2026
Category Changes
Revenue-0.5
Debt0
Assets-0.9
Capital-2.0
Management0
Moat0
Valuation-5.9
Buffett-0.8
RSG decreased 0.9 points because Capital declined by 2 points, Valuation declined by 5.9 points.
Negative Contributors
− Capital declined by 2 points
− Valuation declined by 5.9 points
Projected Score
Projected Score
37
Projected Change
+2.2 points
Preliminary comparable-period financial changes suggest improvement of approximately 2.2 points. This is a projected estimate, not the official WallStreetScore.
Monetary values in USD. Share counts in raw units.
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Revenue
$16.89B
$16.59B
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Cost of Revenue
$10.29B
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Gross Profit
$6.60B
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Research & Development
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SG&A Expenses
$1.71B
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Operating Expenses
$3.23B
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EBITDA
$5.63B
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Operating Income
$3.38B
$3.32B
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Interest Expense
$590.0M
$574.0M
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Income Before Tax
$2.56B
$2.59B
$2.43B
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Income Tax Expense
$379.0M
$455.0M
$388.0M
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Net Income
$2.19B
$2.14B
$2.04B
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Basic EPS
$7.06
$6.86
$6.50
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Basic Shares
308M
312M
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316M
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Diluted Shares
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Estimated earnings date:A future estimated earnings date is not currently available.
Jun 30, 2026Q2FY2026
Revenue
$4.43B
Estimate unavailable.
Revenue Beat/Miss
Not available (no estimate stored)
EPS
$1.84
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EPS Beat/Miss
Not available (no estimate stored)
Debt Change
+8.2%
Cash Change
-12.3%
Margin Change
-0.2 pp
Debt and cash show percentage changes versus the comparison period; margin shows the change in percentage points (pp). These are company-wide changes, not per-share amounts.
Financial Changes Since Prior Period
What Weakened
Margins contracted
Cash position declined
Debt increased
Potential Score Impact
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Stored Earnings Analysis
Revenue increased 4.6%. EPS increased 5.1%. Cash declined 12.3%. Total debt increased 8.2%. Net income margin declined by 0.2 percentage points.
Earnings-Call Transcript
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