Pricing gains offset cost inflation as management raises full-year guidance.

Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) is pursuing aggressive M&A activity in 2026, with completed and planned deals pointing to a major expansion push. The company reports US$865 million in acquisitions already closed for 2026, with a further US$1.2b in deals anticipated for the year. Management commentary signals a robust pipeline of transactions and an expectation of similar acquisition spending beyond 2026. This sustained deal tempo could influence Republic Services’ growth profile, competitive...

Republic Services stock sits at an interesting crossroads for valuation focused investors. Over the past five years the share price has risen strongly, while the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate points to meaningful upside and traditional market multiples paint a more expensive picture. Republic Services has returned 91.1% over the past five years, which puts a lot of prior optimism into the current share price. Recent investments in automation, recycling and acquisitions...