GFL Environmental (NYSE:GFL – Free Report) had its target price lifted by Royal Bank Of Canada from $59.00 to $60.00 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an outperform rating on the stock.
Other analysts have also issued reports about the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on shares of GFL Environmental from $46.75 to $48.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 14th. Barclays upped their price target on GFL Environmental from $62.00 to $63.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday. The Goldman Sachs Group initiated coverage on shares of GFL Environmental in a report on Monday, November 24th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $50.00 price target for the company. Weiss Ratings cut shares of GFL Environmental from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research report on Monday. Finally, UBS Group lifted their price target on GFL Environmental from $58.00 to $60.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, November 10th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have assigned a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, GFL Environmental presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $56.67.
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GFL Environmental Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 30th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, January 13th were given a $0.0154 dividend. This represents a $0.06 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.1%. The ex-dividend date was Tuesday, January 13th. GFL Environmental’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 0.94%.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in GFL. Berbice Capital Management LLC bought a new position in GFL Environmental during the 2nd quarter valued at $25,000. Sunbelt Securities Inc. bought a new stake in GFL Environmental in the third quarter worth approximately $33,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of GFL Environmental by 43.1% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 727 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 219 shares in the last quarter. Compass Financial Services Inc raised its position in shares of GFL Environmental by 63.0% in the second quarter. Compass Financial Services Inc now owns 820 shares of the company’s stock valued at $41,000 after purchasing an additional 317 shares during the period. Finally, Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd boosted its holdings in GFL Environmental by 45.2% during the third quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 976 shares of the company’s stock valued at $46,000 after acquiring an additional 304 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 64.70% of the company’s stock.
GFL Environmental News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting GFL Environmental this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q4 EPS beat and margin strength — GFL reported $0.26 EPS (above consensus) and highlighted record Adjusted EBITDA margins (30.2% Q4, 30.0% full-year), signaling improved profitability and operational leverage. Article Title
- Positive Sentiment: Company outlook and buy-side support — Management issued full-year 2026 guidance that targets revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth (PR Newswire summary), and RBC raised its price target to $60 with an Outperform rating, signaling analyst confidence in the company’s outlook. Article Title RBC Price Target
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst reactions mixed but generally constructive — Several firms revised forecasts after the quarter (some raising targets, one modest cut by Scotiabank to $56). The street still shows multiple buy/outperform ratings and a median longer-term target above current levels. Article Title Scotiabank Note
- Negative Sentiment: Revenue and some cash metrics disappointed — Q4 revenue reported at $1.23B missed some street expectations and showed YoY declines in reported results across certain reports; cash balances and net income were flagged lower in third‑party summaries, raising concerns about near-term top-line momentum. Article Title
- Negative Sentiment: Local operational incident — Multiple GFL garbage trucks were damaged in a fire at an Etobicoke yard; while likely manageable via insurance and localized response, the event adds short-term operational/sentiment risk. Article Title
GFL Environmental Company Profile
GFL Environmental Inc is a leading North American provider of diversified environmental services, offering comprehensive solutions across solid waste management, liquid waste management, soil remediation and infrastructure services. The company’s core business activities include residential, commercial and industrial waste collection, recycling, composting and landfill management. In addition to traditional waste services, GFL provides specialized liquid waste hauling, treatment and disposal services as well as environmental consulting to support industrial and municipal clients in meeting regulatory and sustainability goals.
Founded in 2007 by entrepreneur Patrick Dovigi, GFL Environmental has pursued an aggressive growth strategy driven by strategic acquisitions and organic expansion.
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