Rollins (NYSE:ROL) Releases Earnings Results, Hits Estimates

Rollins (NYSE:ROL) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The business services provider reported $0.24 earnings per share for the quarter, meeting analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.24, Zacks reports. The business had revenue of $906.42 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $895.17 million. Rollins had a net margin of 13.77% and a return on equity of 37.91%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 10.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.22 earnings per share.

Rollins Stock Performance

Rollins stock opened at $56.16 on Friday. Rollins has a fifty-two week low of $52.32 and a fifty-two week high of $66.14. The company has a market capitalization of $27.07 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 51.54, a PEG ratio of 3.41 and a beta of 0.84. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $56.17 and a two-hundred day moving average of $58.66. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, a quick ratio of 0.55 and a current ratio of 0.60.

Rollins Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, June 10th. Shareholders of record on Monday, May 11th will be given a dividend of $0.1825 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, May 11th. This represents a $0.73 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.3%. Rollins’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 66.97%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

ROL has been the topic of several recent research reports. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Rollins in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Morgan Stanley set a $70.00 target price on shares of Rollins in a report on Friday, February 13th. Canaccord Genuity Group set a $52.00 price target on shares of Rollins and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, February 13th. Wells Fargo & Company set a $56.00 price objective on shares of Rollins and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Finally, Bank of America began coverage on Rollins in a research report on Tuesday, February 17th. They set a “buy” rating and a $67.00 target price on the stock. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $65.07.

Insider Activity

In other news, insider Thomas D. Tesh sold 887 shares of Rollins stock in a transaction on Monday, January 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $63.26, for a total value of $56,111.62. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 28,344 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,793,041.44. The trade was a 3.03% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CEO Jerry Jr. Gahlhoff sold 1,307 shares of Rollins stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $62.83, for a total transaction of $82,118.81. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 327,079 shares in the company, valued at $20,550,373.57. This represents a 0.40% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold a total of 67,039 shares of company stock worth $4,177,480 in the last quarter. Corporate insiders own 5.77% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. DV Equities LLC bought a new stake in shares of Rollins during the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Quarry LP lifted its holdings in Rollins by 155.2% in the fourth quarter. Quarry LP now owns 740 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $44,000 after acquiring an additional 450 shares during the last quarter. MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new position in Rollins in the second quarter valued at approximately $47,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Rollins by 75.8% during the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 870 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $47,000 after purchasing an additional 375 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Sunbelt Securities Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Rollins by 500.6% during the fourth quarter. Sunbelt Securities Inc. now owns 967 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $58,000 after purchasing an additional 806 shares during the last quarter. 51.79% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

More Rollins News

Here are the key news stories impacting Rollins this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 revenue beat and solid organic growth: Rollins reported Q1 revenue of $906.4M, up 10.2% year-over-year, with organic revenue growth of 6.6% driven by seasonal demand at Orkin and strength across segments. This top-line beat is the primary driver of bullish investor reaction. PR: Q1 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend declared: Rollins announced a quarterly dividend of $0.1825 per share (annualized yield ~1.3%), payable June 10 to holders of record May 11. Cash returns can support investor confidence. Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: Management tone upbeat on call: Management emphasized acceleration of demand in March and an improving organic growth profile on the earnings call and accompanying slides, which reassured investors about near-term momentum. Conference Call / Slides
• Neutral Sentiment: EPS in line with expectations: Q1 EPS of $0.24 matched consensus (vs $0.22 a year ago), so while earnings grew, there was no upside surprise on profitability. Analysts are watching margin leverage as volumes rise. Zacks: EPS Match
• Neutral Sentiment: Full materials available for review: The earnings slide deck and transcript were posted; investors can dig into segment trends and regional performance for guidance clarity. Earnings Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Rich valuation and limited EPS upside: Rollins trades at a high P/E (~52x) and while revenue momentum is positive, stretched valuation means investors expect continued growth acceleration; any slowdown or margin pressure could weigh on the stock. Zacks Analysis

Rollins Company Profile

Rollins, Inc (NYSE: ROL) is a provider of pest and termite control services operating through a network of subsidiaries and franchises. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company offers a broad range of pest management solutions for both residential and commercial customers, positioning itself as a specialist in protecting property and public health from pests and vectors.

Its service offerings include general pest control, termite inspection and treatment, bed bug remediation, mosquito and vector control, wildlife exclusion, and related specialty services.