
Republic Services (RSG) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Republic Services (RSG) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Republic Services demonstrated a strong financial performance, with solid waste adjusted EBITDA reaching $1.295 billion, reflecting a 34.3% margin, which was an increase of 150 basis points year-over-year and surpassed estimates significantly. The company's free cash flow rose by 32% year-over-year to $771 million, indicating robust operational efficiency and cash generation capabilities. Furthermore, management's positive outlook for 2026, which includes expectations for mid-single-digit revenue growth and continued EBITDA and free cash flow expansion despite external challenges, underlines the company’s strong market position and resilience.
Bears say
The financial outlook for Republic Services appears negative primarily due to a significant year-over-year decline in recycled commodity prices, which averaged -29%, leading to reduced revenues and EBITDA. Additionally, the company faces ongoing challenges from weakened manufacturing activity and lower event-driven volume in landfills, indicating a forecasted $100 million headwind in 2026 due to a lack of sustainable growth in key segments. Despite a mixed quarter that resulted in higher-than-expected adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, the overall performance remains constrained, prompting adjustments to revenue and margin expansion estimates amid persistent volume weaknesses in collection and municipal solid waste landfills.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Republic Services and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Republic Services (RSG) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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