RSG
Republic Services, Inc. Industrials - Waste Management Investor Relations →
Republic Services, Inc. (RSG) closed at $219.94 as of 2026-02-02, trading 24.7% above its 200-week moving average of $176.32. The stock moved further from the line this week, up from 22.3% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 64, indicating neutral momentum.
Over the past 1392 weeks of data, RSG has crossed below its 200-week moving average 12 times. On average, these episodes lasted 12 weeks. Historically, investors who bought RSG at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +18.6%.
With a market cap of $68.7 billion, RSG is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.9%. Return on equity stands at 18.2%, a solid level. The stock trades at 5.7x book value.
Over the past 26.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in RSG would have grown to $2146, compared to $807 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 12.1% vs 8.1% for the index — confirming RSG as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 12.3% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Growth of $100: RSG vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After RSG Crosses Below the Line?
Across 12 historical episodes, buying RSG when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +19.3% after 12 months (median +18.0%), compared to +8.1% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 92% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +35.2% vs +21.7% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment RSG crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
RSG has crossed below its 200-week MA 12 times with an average 1-year return of +18.6% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1999 | Dec 2000 | 73 | 47.5% | -17.3% | +2697.0% |
| Jan 2001 | Feb 2001 | 7 | 9.8% | +21.6% | +3203.5% |
| Sep 2001 | Oct 2001 | 2 | 3.1% | +15.2% | +3078.4% |
| Oct 2001 | Nov 2001 | 1 | 7.6% | +37.1% | +3294.4% |
| Oct 2008 | Jul 2009 | 41 | 38.5% | +24.0% | +1333.3% |
| Aug 2009 | Oct 2009 | 9 | 4.8% | +29.9% | +1155.0% |
| Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | 1 | 1.7% | +18.1% | +1102.9% |
| Feb 2010 | Feb 2010 | 2 | 2.8% | +20.3% | +1105.6% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 2 | 0.6% | +10.5% | +1009.6% |
| Nov 2011 | Nov 2011 | 1 | 3.3% | +11.7% | +1044.0% |
| Dec 2011 | Dec 2011 | 1 | 0.9% | +13.7% | +1016.3% |
| May 2012 | Jul 2012 | 8 | 2.9% | +38.7% | +1019.3% |
| Average | 12 | — | +18.6% | — |
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of Friday close, 2026-02-02