Republic Services Inc.

The London Company initiated a position in Republic Services, highlighting its non-discretionary revenues, ownership of around one-third of U.S. hazardous landfills, CPI-linked contracts and fuel surcharges that support pricing power and margin stability. The firm views recent additions by Cascade Investments, which holds over 35%, as validation that current valuations present an attractive entry point despite industry volume weakness. Republic Services closed at $215.26 on August 17, 2026, with a market cap near $65.9 billion and mixed year-to-date performance. » More on finance.yahoo.com

At the 2026 annual meeting, shareholders elected all nominated Republic Services board candidates for one year and approved executive compensation in a non-binding vote. They also confirmed Ernst & Young as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026. Cascade Investment holds about 35.5% of the common shares; an Arizona law would have reduced voting rights on other votes but would not have changed the outcome. Separately, the company reported adjusted EPS of $1.70 and revenue of $4.11 billion for Q1 2026, both slightly above expectations. » More on de.investing.com

Republic Services has opened the modernized Peabody Recycling Center in Massachusetts. The 54,000-square-foot facility features automated sorting lines, AI-powered technology, ballistic sorters and can process 35 to 40 tons of recyclables per hour. The upgrade aims to increase recycling capacity to reduce landfill material and deliver cleaner feedstock to buyers in the Greater Boston area. » More on de.investing.com