Republic Services Inc (RSG) revealed weaker-than-expected fourth-quarter sales and provided FY26 guidance that fell short of analyst expectations. This miss may lead to reduced investor confidence and possible stock price declines in the near term as stakeholders reevaluate earnings potential.
RSG reported $4.05B revenue, up 8.6% YoY. EPS of $1.61 beats estimates by 5.23%. Environmental solutions revenue increased by 16.7% YoY. Share price has returned +2.3% over the month. Zacks Rank #3 suggests neutral market performance.
Republic Services reported EPS of $1.61, exceeding estimates by 5.23%. Revenue increased to $4.05 billion, surpassing estimates by 0.41%. The company has surpassed EPS estimates consistently over the last four quarters. Current consensus projects $1.60 EPS for the next quarter. Industry ranking is strong, with Waste Removal Services in the top 31%.
RSG operates 364 collection operations and 207 landfills in North America. Stock has a #3 'Hold' rating with a VGM Score of A. RSG's shares increased by 2.3% in the last four weeks. Fiscal 2024 earnings estimate raised to $6.05 per share. RSG shows strong momentum and low earnings surprise risk.