Trash Taker Republic Services’ Outlook Keeps Getting Better

Image Source: Republic Services By Brian Nelson, CFA Republic Services (RSG) reported solid second-quarter 2023 results July 31, and it raised its full-year 2023 guidance across the board. During the period ending June 30, 2023, total revenue advanced 9.1% with more than half coming via organic means, while GAAP earnings per share of $1.41 exceeded the consensus forecast by $0.10. Republic Services continues to experience strong pricing power, helping to drive double-digit EBITDA expansion in the quarter. Adjusted free cash flow came in at ~$1.265 billion through the first six months of the year. Earlier in July, Republic Services increased its dividend ~8% to a quarterly payout of $0.535 per share (was $0.495). Shares yield ~1.4% at the time of this … Read more

Best Ideas Newsletter Portfolio Idea Republic Services Continues to Execute Well

Image: Republic Services has been executing nicely, growing its adjusted free cash flow at a 14% compound annual growth rate the past three years. Image Source: Republic Services By Brian Nelson, CFA Things are looking good at garbage hauler Republic Services. (RSG). The company reported fourth-quarter 2022 results a couple months ago that showed revenue growth of 19.7% and non-GAAP earnings per share of $1.13. Both numbers came in better than expected. Roughly 8.3 percentage points of the firm’s top-line expansion in the quarter came organically, with core price comprising 7.4 percentage points of the organic increase. For the full year, Republic Services beat its guidance that called to grow adjusted free cash flow 15% and adjusted earnings per share … Read more

Waste Management’s Free Cash Flow Facing Pressure from Sustainability Initiatives

Image Source: Valuentum By Brian Nelson, CFA We’re huge fans of the environmental services industry. Solid waste simply must be disposed of somewhere in good times or bad times, and garbage haulers operate within an attractive oligopoly when it comes to disposal capacity (i.e. transfer stations, disposal facilities). Many players offer attractive dividend yields to boot. We include Republic Services (RSG) as an idea in our simulated newsletter portfolios, but Waste Management (WM) is yet another consideration. On December 8, Waste Management announced that its board gave the thumbs up for a 7.7% increase in its quarterly payout for 2023, to $0.70 per share. The hike to $2.80 per share on an annual basis implies a forward estimated dividend yield … Read more

Garbage Hauler Republic Services Beats Estimates, Raises Guidance

Image Shown: Shares of newsletter portfolio idea Republic Services Inc have put up strong performance so far year-to-date in the face of volatile capital markets. By Callum Turcan Garbage hauler Republic Services Inc (RSG) reported second quarter 2022 earnings that beat both consensus top- and bottom-line estimates. The firm’s strong performance during the first half of this year gave management the confidence to boost Republic Services’ full-year guidance during its latest earnings update. We are huge fans of Republic Services’ stellar cash flow generating abilities, ample pricing power, and the “annuity-like” revenue streams it generates by offering essential services (various waste management services including collection, disposal, and more are required to maintain a healthy and well-functioning society). In May 2022, … Read more

Newsletter Portfolio Idea Republic Services Holding Up Quite Well in the Face of Major Headwinds

Image Shown: Shares of Republic Services Inc have held up quite well over the past several months while equity markets swooned lower. By Callum Turcan On May 5, Republic Services Inc (RSG) reported first quarter 2022 earnings that beat both consensus top- and bottom-line estimates. The waste management firm is benefiting from its immense pricing power and volume growth. We continue to like Republic Services as an idea in both the Dividend Growth Newsletter and ESG Newsletter portfolios. Shares of RSG yield ~1.4% as of this writing. Earnings Update In the first quarter, Republic Services generated $3.0 billion in GAAP revenues (up 14% year-over-year). Please note that Republic Services defines its average yield “as revenue growth from the change in … Read more

Ameresco Posts Solid First Quarter Earnings Update

Image Source: Ameresco Inc – First Quarter of 2022 Earnings Press Release By Callum Turcan The rise of ESG investing and the political shift towards encouraging developments within the realm of green energy–from renewable energy projects to efforts to reduce water consumption and much more–has created numerous opportunities for investors. Ameresco Inc (AMRC) offers energy efficiency solutions, infrastructure upgrades, and renewable energy solutions to its customers. The company also operates some of the renewable energy facilities it helps develop such as solar farms and biogas plants. Ameresco provides its services all over the globe though the US remains its most important market (and the source of over 90% of its revenues). In the US, Ameresco will often help its clients … Read more

Dividend Growth and ESG Favorite Republic Services Is Buying U.S. Ecology

Image Shown: Republic Services Inc is one of our favorite waste management companies. On February 9, the company announced it was acquiring US Ecology Inc through an all-cash deal. US Ecology provides specialized waste management services and has an asset base that is nearly irreplaceable. We like the deal as it could generate meaningful cost saving and revenue synergies. Image Source: Republic Services Inc – February 2022 Infographic By Callum Turcan On February 9, one of our favorite waste management companies, Republic Services Inc (RSG), announced a deal to acquire U.S. Ecology Inc (ECOL) through an all-cash deal worth about $2.2 billion when including net debt considerations. Republic Services is paying $48 per share in cash to take over U.S. … Read more

Ameresco Has Soared, Boosts Guidance (Again)

Image Shown: Shares of Ameresco Inc have boomed higher since we first wrote about the company on V.com back in August 2020. We include Ameresco as an idea in our ESG Newsletter portfolio and see ample room for further capital appreciation upside. By Callum Turcan On November 1, Ameresco Inc (AMRC) reported third-quarter 2021 earnings that missed top-line consensus estimates but beat bottom-line numbers. The company also raised its full-year guidance (again) for 2021 which saw it increase the midpoint of its revenue, gross margin, non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA, and non-GAAP EPS forecast. Ameresco also raised its full-year guidance for 2021 when it published its first quarter 2021 earnings report. We include Ameresco as an idea in the new ESG Newsletter … Read more

Don’t Throw Out These Garbage Stocks

Image Source: Republic Services By Brian Nelson, CFA The waste hauler industry is one of the most attractive in our coverage. It boasts recession-resistant characteristics, and its oligopolistic structure translates into strong pricing power for those that have disposal capacity. One thing that we can count on besides death and taxes is garbage, and while society is taking steps to limit waste, it’s something that will always be a part of the economic system. It’s easy to get excited about what’s happening in cryptocurrency or be enthralled by the latest and greatest ETF, but sometimes the most boring of stocks can make for some exciting returns. According to data from Seeking Alpha, Republic Services (RSG) has boasted a near-40% year-to-date … Read more

Dividend Growth Idea Republic Services Is a Stellar Enterprise

Image Source: Republic Services Inc – August 2021 IR Presentation By Callum Turcan The waste management industry is an incredibly attractive one for investors seeking dividend growth opportunities. One of our favorite firms in the space is Republic Services Inc (RSG), which is included as an idea in the Dividend Growth Newsletter portfolio. Roughly 75% of Republic Services’ revenues come from its collection business and approximately 80% of its revenue has an annuity-type profile, highlighting the incredibly stable nature of its cash flow profile. On July 29, Republic Services posted second-quarter 2021 earnings that beat both consensus top- and bottom-line estimates, and its strong performance enabled the firm to raise its full-year guidance (again) for 2021. Furthermore, Republic Services announced … Read more