Boring businesses can be some of the best businesses to own. Convenience stores, funeral homes, aerospace parts, and even solid waste have been some weird (but highly profitable) industries where investors can find great businesses that generate strong free cash flow and have long runways for growth. One such company I think fits this bill is Republic Services (NYSE:RSG), which is the second largest waste services provider in North America, after Waste Management (WM). With a huge network of landfills and t ...

Republic Services (RSG) had an impressive run over the past year. In the same time frame, the stock has gained 32% compared with the 21.3% rally of the industry it belongs to and the 26.1% rise of the Zacks S&P 500 composite. Republic Services' earnings surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in the past four quarters, delivering an average earnings surprise of 7.8%. The company continues to focus on the implementation of digital tools that enhance the customer and employee experience. RSG's RISE digital ope ...

Valuation Metrics The Waste Removal Services industry is in the top 37% of all the industries we have in our universe, so it looks like there are some nice tailwinds for RSG and WM, even beyond their own solid fundamental situation. Since we recommend that investors select stocks carrying Zacks Rank of 1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) and Style Scores of A or B, it looks as if Republic Services fits the bill. Thus, it seems as though Republic Services shares could have potential in the weeks and months to come. Ha ...

Republic Services (NYSE:RSG), a leading waste disposal and recycling service provider, plays a crucial role in environmental sustainability and resource conservation. After coming off a strong year in 2023, CEO Jan Vander Ark remains confident in delivering solid revenue and earnings per share growth in 2024. UnitedHealth Group (UNH) If you are a more risk-averse investor, these safe companies are likely right up your alley. Visa (NYSE:V) is a cornerstone in the global payments industry and one of the world ...

A live audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed by visiting the Company's Investor Relations website at investor.republicservices.com. A replay of the conference call will be available one hour after the end of the live call through July 31, 2024, at investor.republicservices.com or by calling (877) 344-7529 or (412) 317-0088 (International), access code 8974946. About Republic Services Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry. Through its subsidiaries, the Comp ...

Republic Services (RSG) has had an impressive run in the year-to-date period, wherein its shares have gained 13.8%, outperforming the 10.6% rally of the industry it belongs to and the 12.4% rise of the Zacks S&P 500 Composite. In 2023, 2022 and 2021, Republic Services paid out $650 million, $592.9 million and $552.6 million in dividends and repurchased shares worth $261.8 million, $203.5 million and $252.2 million, respectively. Such moves indicate the company's commitment to creating value for shareholders ...

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It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Republic Services (RSG) . Shares have lost about 2.4% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500. Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Republic Services due for a breakout? Before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late, let's take a quick look at its most recent earnings report in order to get a better handle on the important catalysts. Repuclic Services Beats Q1 Earni ...

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Republic Services is focused on increasing its operational efficiency and reducing fleet operating costs by shifting to compressed natural gas (CNG) collection vehicles. In 2023, around 20% of the company's recycling and solid waste collection fleet operated on CNG and 13% of its replacement recycling and solid waste vehicle purchases were CNG vehicles. Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) has had an impressive run year to date. The stock has appreciated 14%, outperforming the 13.3% growth of the industry it belon ...