Republic Services, a leading environmental services provider in the US and Canada, recently announced its quarterly earnings, exceeding analysts' expectations.
The company reported earnings per share of $1.81, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.61. Quarterly revenue rose by 6.5% to reach $4.08 billion. Republic Services' financial health is demonstrated by a net margin of 12.46% and a return on equity of 18.18%.
The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.58 per share, with a dividend payout ratio of 37.12%. Recent insider transactions, including the sale of shares by the CFO, have drawn attention.
Institutional investors have shown interest in Republic Services, with several funds increasing their stakes in the company. Analysts have evaluated the company and provided ratings and price targets. The consensus among analysts is a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average target price of $215.71.
Republic Services' stock has a stable position within a 12-month trading range and a market capitalization of $68.36 billion. The company's financial ratios indicate a balanced approach to leveraging and liquidity management.