After spending much of the past six months at a mediocre three-star rank, Republic Services
Many CAPS members are taking a bullish view on Republic Services. They like the earnings potential of its dirty business of hauling trash as several areas of the economy recover. And major shareholders like Warren Buffet's Berkshire Hathaway
Republic Services has been undergoing some balance sheet restructuring and cost controls, both of which will hopefully help its bottom line and improve its free cash flow going forward. In addition to residential waste collection, the company serves a number of industrial, commercial, and home construction sectors. While investors aren't sold on a strong housing recovery just yet, large homebuilders like Toll Brothers
Republic Services has also posted improving volume in its cyclical revenue streams, with improvements coming from particular areas like the auto and steel industries. A recent uptick in activity suggests those sectors could be on the mend; for instance, both Ford
Trash-hauling competitor Waste Management
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