Republic Services Inc (RSG) Stock AnalysisRSGRepublic Services Inc

Republic Services, Inc. specializes in environmental services industry. Through its subsidiaries, the Company provides customers with a set of products and services, including recycling, solid waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Its segments include Group 1, Group 2 and Group 3. Group 1 segment is its recycling and waste business operating primarily in geographic areas located in the western United States. Group 2 segment is its recycling and waste business operating primarily in geographic areas located in the southeastern and mid-western United States, the eastern seaboard of the United States, and Canada. Group 3 segment is its environmental solutions business operating in geographic areas located across the United States and Canada. It operates across the United States and Canada through approximately 381 collection operations, 258 transfer stations, 81 recycling centers, 209 active landfills, and two treatment, recovery and disposal facilities, among others. It operates in the Industrials sector (REFUSE SYSTEMS industry).

Republic Services Inc (RSG) is a good buy right now, with a current price of $240.45 and a strong RSI of 77.63 indicating bullish momentum. The company reported a solid Q2 earnings of $566 million, or $1.84 per share, which is an increase from $550 million and $1.75 per share last year. However, the main risk is the forward P/E ratio of 26.32, which suggests that the stock is trading at a premium relative to its earnings potential. Overall, the positive earnings growth and market capitalization of $67.44 billion make RSG an attractive long-term investment.

12 analysts cover RSG: 4 rate it Buy, 8 Hold and 0 Sell. The average price target is 241.60.