Republic Services is a leading provider of environmental services in the United States, primarily focused on waste collection, recycling, and disposal. The company offers a comprehensive range of solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial customers, aiming to promote sustainability and environmental stewardship. Through its extensive network of operations, Republic Services manages landfills, recycling centers, and waste transfer stations, effectively contributing to the efficient management of waste and the recovery of valuable materials. The company is dedicated to innovation and continuously seeks to enhance its services, reduce landfill reliance, and increase recycling rates across the communities it serves. Read More
A stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance.
Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.
Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments.
Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.
Companies that consistently increase their sales, margins, or returns on capital are usually rewarded with the best returns,
and those that can do all three for years on end are almost always the legendary stocks that return 100 times your money.
When Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention.
These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other business lines such as M&A advisory.
As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q1. Today, we are looking at waste management stocks, starting with Republic Services (NYSE:RSG).
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Expensive stocks typically earn their valuations through superior growth rates that other companies simply can’t match.
The flip side though is that these lofty expectations make them particularly susceptible to drawdowns when market sentiment shifts.
Since May 2020, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 100%. But one standout stock has doubled the market - over the past five years, Republic Services has surged 199% to $245.57 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 17.5% in the last six months, beating the S&P by 17.1%.
Waste management company Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025 as sales rose 3.8% year on year to $4.01 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.58 per share was 3.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Analyst sees potential in waste management sector with Buy ratings for GFL, Republic Services, and Waste Connections. Founder-led GFL may have an advantage in aggressive growth strategy and succession risk mitigation.
