<div id="readability-page-1"><p>Foster Victor Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in  Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE:RSG - Free Report) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 12,932 shares of the business services provider's stock, valued at approximately $2,899,000.</p><ul><li>Trump GLP-1 Pilot Program Could Boost Novo Nordisk &amp; Eli Lilly</li></ul><p>Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares of the company. Cranbrook Wealth Management LLC grew its holdings in shares of  Republic Services by 1,222.2% during the second quarter. Cranbrook Wealth Management LLC now owns 119 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 110 shares during the last quarter.  NewSquare Capital LLC lifted its position in  Republic Services by 68.5% in the 2nd quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 123 shares of the business services provider's stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 50 shares in the last quarter.  Foster Dykema Cabot &amp; Partners LLC purchased a new stake in  Republic Services during the 2nd quarter valued at $33,000.  Atticus Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of  Republic Services in the 2nd quarter worth $39,000.  Finally, Hilltop National Bank purchased a new position in shares of  Republic Services in the second quarter worth $47,000. 57.73% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors. </p><div><p><span></span><span>Get <strong>Republic Services</strong> alerts:</span></p></div><h2>Republic Services Stock Down 0.2%</h2><p>Shares of RSG stock opened at $212.97 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.58, a quick ratio of 0.58 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.04. Republic Services, Inc. has a 12 month low of $199.43 and a 12 month high of $258.75. The stock has a market cap of $65.93 billion, a P/E ratio of 31.69, a P/E/G ratio of 3.41 and a beta of 0.54. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $214.12 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $228.80. </p><ul><li>Waste Management Stock: Tariff Proof, But Overbought?</li></ul><p>Republic Services (NYSE:RSG - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, October 31st. The business services provider reported $1.90 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.78 by $0.12. The business had revenue of $4.21 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $4.25 billion. Republic Services had a net margin of 12.77% and a return on equity of 18.24%. The company's revenue was up 3.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $1.81 EPS.  On average, research analysts expect that  Republic Services, Inc. will post 6.86 earnings per share for the current year. </p><h2>Republic Services Announces Dividend</h2><p>The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 15th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 2nd will be given a $0.625 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 2nd. This represents a $2.50 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.2%. Republic Services's dividend payout ratio  is presently 37.20%. </p><h2>Insider Activity at Republic Services</h2><ul><li> 3 Stocks to Consider With a Possible Recession on the Table</li></ul><p>In related news, Director Katharine Weymouth acquired 478 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, December 9th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $209.46 per share, with a total value of $100,121.88. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 5,740 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,202,300.40. This represents a 9.08% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. 0.11% of the stock is owned by company insiders. </p><h2>Analysts Set New Price Targets</h2><p>Several equities research analysts recently commented on RSG shares. Jefferies Financial Group  set a $248.00 price objective on Republic Services and gave the stock a &#34;buy&#34; rating in a report on Monday, November 3rd. Citigroup decreased their price objective on shares of Republic Services from $280.00 to $270.00 and set a &#34;buy&#34; rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, September 17th. National Bankshares dropped their target price on shares of Republic Services from $270.00 to $241.00 and set a &#34;sector perform&#34; rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, October 7th. Wells Fargo &amp; Company started coverage on shares of Republic Services in a research note on Thursday, November 13th. They set an &#34;overweight&#34; rating and a $238.00 target price for the company. Finally, Robert W. Baird  set a $240.00 price target on Republic Services in a research note on Friday, October 31st. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned  a Buy rating and eleven have issued  a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of &#34;Moderate Buy&#34; and a consensus target price of $251.10.</p><p><b>Read Our Latest Research Report on Republic Services</b></p><h2>Republic Services Profile</h2> (Free Report)<p>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.  </p><p>Republic's core operations include curbside and commercial collection, transfer and hauling, materials recovery and recycling facilities, and landfill disposal.</p><h2>Further Reading</h2><ul><li>Five stocks we like better than Republic Services</li><li>Do ETFs Pay Dividends? 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<p>Foster Victor Wealth Advisors LLC acquired 12,932 shares in Republic Services, Inc., valued at $2,899,000. Other investors adjusted holdings, with Republic Services reporting quarterly earnings surpassing expectations. Analysts set new price targets, maintaining 'buy' ratings.</p>

Foster Victor Wealth Advisors LLC Takes Position in Republic Services, Inc. $RSG