Rollins (NYSE:ROL) Price Target Lowered to $44.00 at BNP Paribas Exane

Rollins (NYSE:ROL) had its price objective lowered by BNP Paribas Exane from $63.00 to $44.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has a “neutral” rating on the business services provider’s stock. BNP Paribas Exane’s price objective suggests a potential upside of 14.04% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other brokerages have also recently issued reports on ROL. Piper Sandler cut their target price on Rollins from $72.00 to $46.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday. Barclays set a $45.00 price objective on Rollins and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $67.00 price objective on shares of Rollins in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. Bank of America reiterated a “neutral” rating and issued a $35.00 target price (down from $55.00) on shares of Rollins in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Raymond James Financial set a $35.00 target price on shares of Rollins in a report on Thursday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $48.71.

Rollins Stock Down 2.2%

NYSE ROL traded down $0.86 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $38.58. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 4,959,841 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,673,759. The company has a market capitalization of $18.58 billion, a PE ratio of 35.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.67 and a beta of 0.75. The company has a current ratio of 0.65, a quick ratio of 0.59 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.35. Rollins has a 52 week low of $36.59 and a 52 week high of $66.14. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $46.40 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $53.87.

Rollins (NYSE:ROL) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 22nd. The business services provider reported $0.32 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.34 by ($0.02). The company had revenue of $1.08 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.09 billion. Rollins had a return on equity of 38.81% and a net margin of 13.55%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.30 earnings per share. Research analysts anticipate that Rollins will post 1.24 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Rollins

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Norges Bank bought a new position in shares of Rollins during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $244,669,000. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA lifted its holdings in shares of Rollins by 188.2% in the first quarter. Pictet Asset Management Holding SA now owns 2,908,818 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $155,335,000 after buying an additional 1,899,515 shares in the last quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Rollins by 4.3% in the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 38,282,523 shares of the business services provider’s stock worth $2,297,717,000 after buying an additional 1,562,241 shares in the last quarter. USS Investment Management Ltd boosted its position in shares of Rollins by 55.9% in the first quarter. USS Investment Management Ltd now owns 3,131,337 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $167,260,000 after acquiring an additional 1,123,237 shares during the period. Finally, Bessemer Group Inc. boosted its position in shares of Rollins by 11,772.1% in the fourth quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 1,084,398 shares of the business services provider’s stock valued at $65,086,000 after acquiring an additional 1,075,264 shares during the period. 51.79% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Rollins

Here are the key news stories impacting Rollins this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Rollins reported its 99th consecutive quarter of revenue growth, with Q2 revenue up 7.9% year over year and organic revenue up 5.7%, showing the business is still expanding. ROLLINS, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 FINANCIAL RESULTS
• Positive Sentiment: Management said lead volume improved in late June and early July, which could support a better near-term sales trend if the improvement continues. Rollins’ Q2 Earnings Miss Estimates, Increase Year Over Year
• Neutral Sentiment: Piper Sandler cut its price target to $46 from $72 but kept an overweight rating, implying analysts still see upside from current levels despite the reset in expectations. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: JPMorgan reaffirmed an underweight rating and lowered its target to $45 from $70, while Bank of America kept a neutral stance and cut its target to $35 from $55, signaling more cautious sentiment after the quarter. Tickerreport.com Benzinga
• Negative Sentiment: The main drag on the stock is the Q2 earnings miss: EPS came in at $0.32 versus the $0.34 estimate, revenue was slightly below expectations, and margins compressed as residential demand softened. Rollins (ROL) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Lag Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Several articles pointed to weaker-than-expected demand in parts of the residential pest-control business and margin pressure from a cost structure built for stronger seasonality, which has weighed on investor sentiment. Rollins slides after Q2 margin miss and softer residential demand

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.