Rollins, Inc. · ROL · FY2026 Q1 · Calendar Q2 2026
Rollins reaffirms growth outlook despite cost pressure
Rollins' Q1 results support a resilient-demand case: revenue and organic growth remained positive despite weather disruption, and management maintained its growth outlook. The counterweight is margin execution, as insurance, claims and fleet costs remain elevated.
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What changed
The quarter added Romex Pest Control to the portfolio and highlighted 6.6% organic growth despite January weather softness. Management also identified higher insurance, claims and fleet costs as margin headwinds, with March showing an 8% organic growth rate.
Guidance delta
Management maintained FY2026 guidance for 7%-8% organic growth, with M&A expected to add 2%-3% to full-year growth.
Key takeaways
- Q1 revenue grew 10.2% year over year, with 6.6% organic growth despite unfavorable January weather.
- Higher insurance, claims and fleet costs pressured margins, while pricing and material-cost leverage provided offsets.
- The Romex acquisition and ancillary-service cross-selling remain part of the growth plan, while free cash flow conversion exceeded 100%.
Management priorities
- Integrate Romex Pest Control into the Rollins portfolio.
- Continue safety and driver-training programs to reduce insurance and claims costs.
- Use pricing adjustments and rate-card updates to offset fuel-cost fluctuations.
- Accelerate cross-selling of ancillary services across brands.
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Analyst 52W Price Targets
Latest persisted target per named analyst; persisted current price from FN2's market snapshot as of Sep 25, 2026. Not an FN2 forecast.
Firm-level rating actions
FMP grade actions identify the grading firm, not a named analyst.
| Firm | Rating | Prior rating | Action | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piper Sandler | Neutral | Overweight | Downgrade | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Argus Research | Hold | Buy | Downgrade | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Underweight | Equal Weight | Downgrade | Jul 24, 2026 |
| UBS | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Jul 24, 2026 |
| JP Morgan | Neutral | Overweight | Downgrade | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Canaccord Genuity | Hold | Hold | Maintain | Jul 24, 2026 |
| BNP Paribas | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Barclays | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Jul 24, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Sector Perform | Outperform | Downgrade | Jul 23, 2026 |
| B of A Securities | Underperform | Buy | Downgrade | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Overweight | Overweight | Maintain | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Bernstein | Market Perform | Outperform | Downgrade | May 29, 2026 |
| Jefferies | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Stifel | Buy | Hold | Upgrade | Oct 20, 2023 |
| Buckingham Research | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Buckingham | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Hold | Sell | Upgrade | Nov 6, 2019 |
| Nomura | Buy | Buy | Maintain | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Macquarie | Neutral | Neutral | Maintain | Apr 30, 2019 |
| William Blair | Outperform | Outperform | Maintain | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Sidoti & Co. | Neutral | Buy | Downgrade | Mar 21, 2016 |
| KeyBanc | Hold | Hold | Maintain | Apr 17, 2012 |
Named analyst price targets
Upside is calculated against the persisted current price $30.4. FMP does not supply a rating on these named-analyst rows.
| Firm | Analyst | 52W target | Price when posted | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piper Sandler | Analyst unavailable | $33 | $32.49 | +8.6% | Sep 23, 2026 |
| UBS | Joshua Chan | $43 | $38.59 | +41.4% | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $45 | $39.44 | +48.0% | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Jason Haas | $32 | $39.44 | +5.3% | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Canaccord Genuity | Analyst unavailable | $45 | $38.62 | +48.0% | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Raymond James | Analyst unavailable | $35 | $43.47 | +15.1% | Jul 23, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Ashish Sabadra | $40 | $43.47 | +31.6% | Jul 23, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $50 | $44.29 | +64.5% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Greg Parrish | $65 | $43.62 | +113.8% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Analyst unavailable | $46 | $44.54 | +51.3% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Bernstein | Connor Cerniglia | $52 | $49.42 | +71.1% | May 29, 2026 |
| Redburn Partners | Analyst unavailable | $66 | $56.6 | +117.1% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $61 | $56.16 | +100.7% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Canaccord Genuity | Analyst unavailable | $51 | $56.99 | +67.8% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Goldman Sachs | Analyst unavailable | $67 | $56.99 | +120.4% | Apr 23, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $58 | $54.8 | +90.8% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Morgan Stanley | Analyst unavailable | $70 | $58.97 | +130.3% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Canaccord Genuity | Analyst unavailable | $52 | $58.69 | +71.1% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Analyst unavailable | $67 | $57.07 | +120.4% | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Jason Haas | $56 | $65.6 | +84.2% | Feb 12, 2026 |
| UBS | Analyst unavailable | $65 | $63.11 | +113.8% | Jan 21, 2026 |
| RBC Capital | Ashish Sabadra | $70 | $60.71 | +130.3% | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Morgan Stanley | Toni Kaplan | $72 | $59.46 | +136.8% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $72 | $60.34 | +136.8% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Jefferies | Stephanie Moore | $66 | $57.61 | +117.1% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Canaccord Genuity | Analyst unavailable | $55 | $57.79 | +80.9% | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Goldman Sachs | George Tong | $64 | $57.79 | +110.5% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Wells Fargo | Analyst unavailable | $63 | $56.28 | +107.2% | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Goldman Sachs | George Tong | $61 | $55.47 | +100.7% | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Barclays | Analyst unavailable | $55 | $52.21 | +80.9% | Apr 4, 2025 |
| Barclays | Manav Patnaik | $50 | $47.86 | +64.5% | Nov 4, 2024 |
| Wells Fargo | Jason Haas | $54 | $47.78 | +77.6% | Aug 12, 2024 |
| Stifel Nicolaus | Michael Hoffman | $54 | $49.75 | +77.6% | Jun 20, 2024 |
| UBS | Joshua Chan | $49 | $44.35 | +61.2% | Apr 15, 2024 |
| RBC Capital | Ashish Sabadra | $52 | $43.8 | +71.1% | Jul 13, 2023 |
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Start freeCompany context
Snapshot as of publicationRollins, Inc. operates a network of subsidiaries that specialize in delivering pest and wildlife management solutions to a diverse clientele, encompassing both homeowners and commercial enterprises, throughout the United States and globally. For residential properties, the company offers comprehensive pest control, safeguarding homes from prevalent invaders such as rodents, insects, and other nuisance animals. Furthermore, it devises tailored pest management strategies for various business sectors, including healthcare, foodservice, and logistics. Beyond standard pest solutions, Rollins, Inc. also provides a range of termite defense options, from conventional treatments to baiting systems, alongside other complementary services. The firm serves its customers directly through its own operations as well as through its extensive franchisee network. Established in 1948, Rollins, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia.
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