Rollins (NYSE:ROL – Get Free Report) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The business services provider reported $0.32 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.34 by ($0.02), FiscalAI reports. The company had revenue of $1.08 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.09 billion. Rollins had a net margin of 13.55% and a return on equity of 38.81%. The business’s revenue was up 7.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.30 EPS.
Rollins Stock Down 9.3%
Rollins stock opened at $39.43 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $46.40 and its 200 day moving average price is $53.87. Rollins has a 1-year low of $36.59 and a 1-year high of $66.14. The company has a market cap of $18.98 billion, a PE ratio of 35.85, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.67 and a beta of 0.75. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35, a current ratio of 0.65 and a quick ratio of 0.59.
Rollins Announces Dividend
The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, September 10th. Investors of record on Monday, August 10th will be paid a $0.1825 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, August 10th. This represents a $0.73 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. Rollins’s payout ratio is 66.97%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
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Key Rollins News
Here are the key news stories impacting Rollins this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Rollins reported another quarter of revenue growth, with Q2 sales rising 7.9% year over year to about $1.08 billion, marking its 99th consecutive quarter of revenue growth. Rollins, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
- Positive Sentiment: Management said lead volumes improved late in June and early July, suggesting some stabilization in demand after a softer period earlier in the quarter. Rollins’ Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Increase Year Over Year
- Neutral Sentiment: Rollins announced a quarterly dividend of $0.1825 per share, which may support investor confidence in the company’s cash generation and shareholder returns. Rollins stock page
- Neutral Sentiment: Bank of America reaffirmed a neutral rating but cut its price target to $35 from $55, signaling more cautious expectations for the stock. Benzinga analyst note
- Negative Sentiment: Rollins missed Q2 EPS estimates, reporting $0.32 per share versus $0.34 expected, while revenue also came in slightly below consensus. Rollins: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
- Negative Sentiment: The company also flagged softer residential demand and lower lead volume in some brands, pressuring margins and raising concerns about near-term growth. Rollins slides after Q2 margin miss and softer residential demand
- Negative Sentiment: Several articles described the stock as underperforming and sliding after the earnings release, reinforcing that the market reaction has been driven by the weaker-than-expected quarter. Why Rollins (ROL) Shares Are Sliding Today
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Rollins
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Ghisallo Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Rollins during the fourth quarter worth about $60,020,000. Select Equity Group L.P. lifted its position in shares of Rollins by 149.6% during the 2nd quarter. Select Equity Group L.P. now owns 1,265,543 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $71,402,000 after acquiring an additional 758,462 shares during the period. Burkehill Global Management LP acquired a new stake in shares of Rollins during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $43,514,000. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of Rollins by 60.1% during the 4th quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 1,847,718 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $110,900,000 after acquiring an additional 693,580 shares in the last quarter. Finally, State Street Corp boosted its stake in shares of Rollins by 4.7% during the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 12,850,361 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $771,279,000 after acquiring an additional 575,946 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 51.79% of the company’s stock.
About Rollins
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.
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