Rep. Julie Johnson Sells Off Shares of Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG)
by Kim Johansen · The Markets DailyRepresentative Julie Johnson (D-Texas) recently sold shares of Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG). In a filing disclosed on January 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had sold between $1,001 and $15,000 in Republic Services stock on December 18th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “CHASE BROKERAGE ACCOUNT (3935)” account.
Representative Julie Johnson also recently made the following trade(s):
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- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Dover (NYSE:DOV) on 12/18/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Philip Morris International (NYSE:PM) on 12/18/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) on 12/18/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) on 12/18/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) on 12/18/2025.
- Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Xcel Energy (NASDAQ:XEL) on 12/18/2025.
Republic Services Trading Up 0.1%
Shares of RSG traded up $0.20 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $210.99. The stock had a trading volume of 1,752,868 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,296,245. The business’s fifty day moving average is $212.61 and its 200 day moving average is $223.64. Republic Services, Inc. has a 52-week low of $201.42 and a 52-week high of $258.75. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.04, a current ratio of 0.58 and a quick ratio of 0.58. The firm has a market cap of $65.31 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.40, a P/E/G ratio of 3.45 and a beta of 0.55.
Republic Services (NYSE:RSG – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Friday, October 31st. The business services provider reported $1.90 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.78 by $0.12. The firm had revenue of $4.21 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $4.25 billion. Republic Services had a net margin of 12.77% and a return on equity of 18.24%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $1.81 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Republic Services, Inc. will post 6.86 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Republic Services Dividend Announcement
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, January 15th. Investors of record on Friday, January 2nd were issued a $0.625 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, January 2nd. This represents a $2.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.2%. Republic Services’s dividend payout ratio is currently 37.20%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
RSG has been the subject of a number of research reports. Citigroup dropped their price objective on Republic Services from $268.00 to $244.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday. Bank of America lowered their target price on shares of Republic Services from $271.00 to $241.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, December 22nd. Jefferies Financial Group set a $248.00 target price on shares of Republic Services and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Wells Fargo & Company began coverage on Republic Services in a report on Thursday, November 13th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $238.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $240.00 price objective on Republic Services in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and eleven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Republic Services presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $249.23.
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Insider Transactions at Republic Services
In related news, Director Katharine Weymouth acquired 478 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, December 9th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $209.46 per share, with a total value of $100,121.88. Following the purchase, the director directly owned 5,740 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,202,300.40. This trade represents a 9.08% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. 0.11% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Financial Consulate Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Republic Services during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Wealth Watch Advisors INC bought a new position in shares of Republic Services during the third quarter worth approximately $26,000. Cranbrook Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of Republic Services by 1,222.2% during the 2nd quarter. Cranbrook Wealth Management LLC now owns 119 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 110 shares in the last quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC lifted its position in Republic Services by 121.8% during the third quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 122 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 67 shares during the period. Finally, NewSquare Capital LLC raised its position in Republic Services by 68.5% during the second quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 123 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares in the last quarter. 57.73% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
About Representative Johnson
Julie Johnson (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She assumed office on January 3, 2025. Her current term ends on January 3, 2027.
Johnson (Democratic Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Texas’ 32nd Congressional District. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Julie Johnson earned a B.A. in history and government from the University of Texas at Austin in 1987 and a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 1991. Johnson’s career experience includes working as an attorney.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc is a leading provider of non-hazardous solid waste and recycling services in the United States. The company offers a broad range of waste management solutions to residential, commercial, industrial and municipal customers, positioning itself as a full-service partner for everyday waste collection as well as specialized disposal needs.
Republic’s core operations include curbside and commercial collection, transfer and hauling, materials recovery and recycling facilities, and landfill disposal.