A Hearty Helping for the Holidays: Republic Services Distributes 1,000 Turkeys Across Tennessee
Rhea-AI Summary
Republic Services (NYSE:RSG) donated 1,000 turkeys across Tennessee on Nov. 26, 2025, delivering food from multiple locations including Memphis, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Chattanooga, Loudon and Lenoir City.
The distributions were done in partnership with local nonprofit organizations, housing authorities and senior centers identified by local leaders and elected officials. Republic framed the effort as part of community support ahead of Thanksgiving and cited its 2030 community investment goal to create sustainable neighborhoods for 45 million people.
The company noted recognition on sustainability and ethics lists, including Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies, Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, and Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, RSG gained 0.13%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
While RSG was down 0.84% pre-news, key peers like WM, WCN, GFL, CLH and CWST showed gains between 0.11% and 1.46%, indicating stock-specific softness rather than a sector-wide decline.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26 | Community initiative | Positive | +0.1% | Donation of 1,000 turkeys across Tennessee for Thanksgiving support. |
| Oct 30 | Quarterly earnings | Positive | -0.3% | Q3 2025 results with EPS growth and revenue near low end of guidance. |
| Sep 30 | Earnings call setup | Neutral | -0.9% | Announcement of date and details for Q3 2025 earnings call. |
| Sep 30 | Sustainability update | Positive | +0.2% | Study showing rPET with 54% lower carbon footprint than alternatives. |
| Sep 9 | Workplace recognition | Positive | -0.2% | Ninth consecutive Great Place to Work certification and strong survey scores. |
Recent ESG- and workplace-related news often showed mixed short-term reactions, with 3 aligned and 2 divergent moves versus news tone.
This announcement continues Republic Services’ emphasis on community impact and sustainability. On Nov 26, 2025, the turkey donation event aligned with a modest 0.13% gain. Earlier, Q3 2025 earnings on Oct 30, 2025 showed solid profitability but the stock slipped 0.28%. Sustainability and operational updates on Sep 30, 2025 and workplace recognition on Sep 9, 2025 produced small moves between -0.95% and 0.18%, suggesting that even positive ESG news typically drives only modest near-term price changes.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Republic Services’ community engagement, with 1,000 turkeys donated across Tennessee and a 2030 goal to support 45 million people through sustainable neighborhood initiatives. Recent history shows a mix of operational strength and ESG recognition, including Q3 2025 results and sustainability milestones. Investors may watch how continued community investment interacts with earnings trends, capital allocation, and future regulatory filings to assess the broader impact on the company’s long-term positioning.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
MURFREESBORO, Tenn., Nov. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As rising grocery prices and other factors strain many
The turkey distributions were completed in partnership with local nonprofit organizations, housing authorities and senior centers — all identified by local leaders and elected officials as areas that needed a helping hand this holiday season.
"Supporting the neighborhoods we serve is central to who we are," said Rob LaTourette, area president, Republic Services. "We know the holidays can be challenging for many families, and our team wanted to help bring people together and lift a bit of the burden. Providing these turkeys is our way of showing gratitude for the trust these communities place in us every day."
Republic has set a 2030 community investment goal to create sustainable neighborhoods through strong partnerships for 45 million people. The company is recognized as a leader in sustainability and responsible operations, and has been named to Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies list, Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies list and Ethisphere's list of the World's Most Ethical Companies.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. Through its subsidiaries, the company provides customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, solid waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Republic's industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on its vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. For more information, please visit RepublicServices.com.
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