Should I buy Republic Services (RSG) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: UBS — 65% of its targets hit on this sector (486 calls tested). It aims for $235 (+6.9 %), call made on August 12, 2026, maturing on August 12, 2027 (63 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Republic Services
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B of A Securities | 100 % | +21.5 % | 6 | $241 +10% |
| Goldman Sachs | 88 % | +21.3 % | 8 | $255 +16% |
| Oppenheimer | 89 % | +19.6 % | 18 | $255 +16% |
| Citigroup | 67 % | +18.1 % | 6 | $259 +18% |
| Raymond James | 85 % | +17.7 % | 20 | $260 +18% |
| Morgan Stanley | 88 % | +14.9 % | 17 | $219 +0% |
| Stifel | 75 % | +12.0 % | 8 | $251 +14% |
| BMO Capital | 62 % | +8.2 % | 13 | $248 +13% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- Median price target $240, i.e. +9% from the current price ($220).
- The most reliable firm on RSG, Wells Fargo (100% hit rate, 2 scored calls), targets $252 (call made on March 18, 2026, maturing on March 18, 2027) (+15%) in its most recent call, and $238 (call made on November 14, 2025, maturing on November 14, 2026) (+8%) in the one coming due soonest.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 7 ratings, 4 are neutral.
- High valuation (P/E ~31): strong growth is already "priced in", leaving little room for error.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on RSG
Median target $240 (+9%) · 7 ratings · Hold consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Republic Services now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 43% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $240 (+9%), and Wells Fargo (most reliable on RSG, 100%) targets $252. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~31). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Republic Services?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($240) is still +9% above the current price ($220) (most reliable on RSG: Wells Fargo, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Republic Services still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($220) and its estimated value: analysts target $240 on median (+9%), with 43% buys (most reliable on RSG: Wells Fargo, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on RSG and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying RSG?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 7 ratings, 4 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Republic Services profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).