Rsg stock price performance this quarter reflects an

RSG stock price performance this quarter reflects an underlying trend of investor rotation into defensive, cash-generating sectors, aligning with macroeconomic caution. Republic (NYSE:RSG) provides waste management services for residences, companies, and municipalities. Looking forward, earnings per share is forecast to rise by 29.5% over the next year. If the dividend continues along recent trends, we estimate the payout ratio will be 29%, which is in the range that makes us comfortable with the sustainability of the dividend. RSG stock price is approaching near-term resistance at $188, with technical chart watchers anticipating a breakout if trading volumes continue to rise above the 20-day average.