Republic Services stock edges lower as guidance and dividend rise keep valuation in focus

Published on 09/20/2026 at 17:25 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Republic Services stock traded at USD 217.99 on September 18, 2026 on the NYSE, near its 52-week high after a guidance hike and dividend increase highlighted by recent coverage. Analysts now see an average price target of USD 245.26, implying upside for long-term investors.

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Republic Services stock (ISIN US76075R1059) traded at USD 217.99 on the New York Stock Exchange on September 18, 2026, down 0.43 percent from the prior close but still close to its 52-week high as investors digest higher guidance and a dividend increase after the latest quarterly update.

Guidance raised and dividend increased

As Yahoo Finance reported on September 20, 2026, Republic Services lifted its full-year guidance for revenue, EBITDA and free cash flow following a strong second-quarter update, while also raising its quarterly dividend despite softer waste volumes.

According to MarketBeat on September 20, 2026, the company reported quarterly revenue of USD 4.43 billion and adjusted earnings of USD 1.85 per share, with revenue up 4.6 percent year over year in the latest quarter.

In the same coverage, MarketBeat noted that Republic Services increased its quarterly dividend from USD 0.62 to USD 0.67 per share, which translates into an annualized dividend of USD 2.68 and a yield of about 1.2 percent based on recent trading levels.

Stock near top of 52-week range

Per an overview from MarketBeat on September 18, 2026, Republic Services stock closed at USD 217.99, with a 52-week trading range between USD 196.41 and USD 233.42, leaving the shares relatively close to the upper end of that band.

The same MarketBeat data put Republic Services' market capitalization at around USD 66.75 billion as of September 18, 2026, underlining the company’s position as one of the largest players in the US waste management and environmental services sector.

As Yahoo Finance highlighted on September 20, 2026, Republic Services' recent share price of about USD 218.07 compares with an estimated intrinsic value of roughly USD 243.58, suggesting the stock is trading at a discount to some valuation benchmarks.

Analyst targets and institutional interest

According to MarketBeat on September 20, 2026, analysts currently assign Republic Services a consensus rating of Moderate Buy, with an average price target of USD 245.26, which stands about 12.5 percent above the recent close around USD 218.

The same MarketBeat article reported that institutional investors own roughly 57.73 percent of Republic Services shares, and that Nykredit A/S acquired 115,141 shares in the second quarter, valued at approximately USD 24.5 million, indicating continued institutional confidence in the stock.

In addition, MarketBeat data referenced a large purchase by major shareholder Cascade Investment, L.L.C., which bought hundreds of thousands of Republic Services shares at an average price of around USD 221.49 in a recent transaction, further increasing its already substantial stake.

Returns, risks and what to watch

As Yahoo Finance detailed on September 20, 2026, Republic Services has delivered a 3-year total shareholder return of 54.2 percent and a 5-year total shareholder return of 86.1 percent, underscoring the long-term resilience of the stock.

However, the same analysis pointed out that the 1-year total shareholder return is currently down about 2.8 percent, and short-term performance has softened with the 7-day share price return down 2.1 percent and the 30-day return down 1.2 percent, suggesting that recent enthusiasm has cooled even as management raised guidance and the dividend.

The article also noted that Republic Services' valuation still appears attractive relative to some models, with the recent share price of USD 218.07 below an estimated fair value of around USD 243.58, which aligns with the average analyst target near USD 245 and implies potential upside if the company continues to execute on its updated guidance.

Closing price and trading data

On the primary listing at the New York Stock Exchange, Republic Services stock closed at USD 217.99 on September 18, 2026, with the shares trading between USD 196.41 and USD 233.42 over the past 52 weeks and a market capitalization of about USD 66.75 billion as of that date, based on data from MarketBeat.