Group 1 - Rollins, Inc. (NYSE: ROL) has a current stock price of $55.47, which is close to the previously set price target of $58 [1] - The company has released its 1Q25 earnings results, which are significant for investors [1] Group 2 - The author emphasizes a diverse investment strategy that includes fundamental, technical, and momentum investing approaches [1] - The purpose of writing on Seeking Alpha is to track investment ideas and connect with like-minded investors [1]

Rollins, Inc.’s (ROL) first-quarter 2025 earnings met the Zacks Consensus Estimate, and revenues beat the same.Adjusted earnings of 22 cents per share met the consensus estimate and increased 10% year over year. Revenues of $822.5 million topped the consensus mark by 0.8% and improved 9.9% year over year. Organic revenues of $804 million increased 7.4% year over year. Rollins’ performance in the quarter was positively impacted by a healthy demand environment for its services.Rollins shares have risen 23.5% ...

For the quarter ended March 2025, Rollins (ROL) reported revenue of $822.5 million, up 9.9% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $0.22, compared to $0.20 in the year-ago quarter.The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $816.17 million, representing a surprise of +0.78%. The company has not delivered EPS surprise, with the consensus EPS estimate being $0.22.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compar ...

Financial Performance - First quarter revenues were $822.5 million, an increase of 9.9% over the first quarter of 2024, with organic revenues increasing 7.4%[85] - Quarterly operating income was $142.6 million, a 7.7% increase compared to the prior year, with an operating margin of 17.3%, a decrease of 40 basis points[85] - Adjusted EBITDA was $171.9 million, reflecting a 6.9% increase year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 20.9%, down 60 basis points[85] - Quarterly net income reached $105.2 million, an increase of 11.5% over the prior year, with adjusted net income at $107.9 million, up 9.7%[85] - Revenues for Q1 2025 were $822.5 million, an increase of 9.9% from $748.3 million in Q1 2024[118] - Organic revenues for Q1 2025 were $804.0 million, reflecting a growth of 7.4% compared to $748.3 million in Q1 2024[118] - Adjusted operating income for Q1 2025 was $146.9 million, up 6.7% from $137.7 million in Q1 2024[120] - Adjusted net income for Q1 2025 reached $107.9 million, a 9.7% increase from $98.4 million in Q1 2024[120] - EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $172.5 million, representing an 8.1% increase from $159.7 million in Q1 2024[120] - Free cash flow for Q1 2025 was $140.1 million, a 16.5% increase from $120.3 million in Q1 2024[120] - The company reported a basic and diluted EPS of $0.22 for Q1 2025, up 10.0% from $0.20 in Q1 2024[120] Revenue Growth - The company aims for 7% to 8% organic revenue growth and 3% to 4% inorganic revenue growth for 2025[81] - Residential pest control revenue increased by 8.2%, while commercial pest control revenue rose by 10.2%[93] Expenses and Cash Flow - Sales, general and administrative expenses were $250.5 million, a 12.3% increase compared to the prior year, with SG&A as a percentage of revenue rising to 30.5%[97][98] - Operating cash flow for the quarter was $146.9 million, a 15.3% increase compared to the prior year[85] - Adjusted SG&A as a percentage of revenues was 30.5% in Q1 2025, compared to 29.7% in Q1 2024[122] - Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $146.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, up 15.3% from $127.4 million in the same period of 2024[135] Investments and Acquisitions - The company invested $27.2 million in acquisitions and $6.8 million in capital expenditures during the quarter[85] - Cash used in investing activities decreased to $32.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $52.5 million in 2024, with acquisitions totaling $27.2 million[138] - Capital expenditures for Q1 2025 were $6.8 million, slightly down from $7.2 million in Q1 2024[120] Debt and Financing - The company established a commercial paper program allowing for the issuance of up to $1 billion, with no outstanding borrowings as of March 31, 2025[130] - The company issued $500 million in 2035 Senior Notes at a discount of $7.8 million, with interest payable at 5.25% per annum starting August 24, 2025[129] - The company had no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility as of March 31, 2025, compared to $397.0 million at the end of 2024[133] - The company has the ability to expand its borrowing availability under the Revolving Credit Facility by up to an additional $750 million[132] Tax and Cash Management - The effective tax rate for the first quarter was 23.5%, down from 24.3% in the prior year, with an expected rate of approximately 26% for 2025[103] - Cash dividends paid increased to $79.9 million ($0.165 per share) for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $72.6 million ($0.150 per share) in 2024[139] - The company maintained $82.4 million in letters of credit as of March 31, 2025, up from $72.0 million at the end of 2024[134] - The company expects cash flows from operating activities to be negatively impacted by the timing of federal income tax payments in the second quarter of 2025[137]

First Quarter 2025 Earnings Webcast Presentation Rollins, Inc. April 24, 2025 1 © 2024 Rollins, Inc. All rights reserved. Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This presentation as well as other written or oral statements by the Company may contain "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current opinions, expectations, intentions, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions and proj ...

Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:ROL) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 24, 2025 8:30 AM ET Company Participants Lyndsey Burton - Vice President of Investor Relations Jerry E. Gahlhoff - Chief Executive Officer and President Kenneth D. Krause - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Tim Mulrooney - William Blair Ronan Kennedy - Barclays George Tong - Goldman Sachs Jason Haas - Wells Fargo Toni Kaplan - Morgan Stanley Josh Chan - UBS David Paige - RBC Capital Markets Stepha ...

Rollins (ROL) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 24, 2025 08:30 AM ET Company Participants Lyndsey Burton - VP - Investor RelationsJerry Gahlhoff - President & CEOKenneth Krause - Executive VP, CFO & TreasurerTim Mulrooney - Group Head–Global ServicesDavid Paige - AVP - Equity ResearchStephanie Moore - SVP - Equity Research Conference Call Participants Ronan Kennedy - AnalystGeorge Tong - Sr. Research Analyst - Equity ResearchJason Haas - Director & Senior Equity research AnalystToni Kaplan - Executive Director, S ...

Rollins (ROL) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.22 per share, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. This compares to earnings of $0.20 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.A quarter ago, it was expected that this operator of Orkin and other pest and termine control services would post earnings of $0.23 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.23, delivering no surprise.Over the last four quarters, the company has not been able to surpass consensus EPS ...

Exhibit 99.1 For Further Information Contact Lyndsey Burton (404) 888-2348 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE "It was encouraging to see such a strong start to the year as the team delivered solid revenue growth, double-digit earnings growth, and a 15 percent increase in operating cash flow for the quarter," said Kenneth Krause, Executive Vice President and CFO. "Our investments in growth continue to yield results, as organic growth of 7.4 percent was at the midpoint of our range despite one less business day in the qua ...

Core Viewpoint - Rollins, Inc. (ROL) is expected to report its first-quarter 2025 results on April 23, with a history of mixed earnings surprises, averaging a negative surprise of 0.8% over the past four quarters [1]. Group 1: Q1 Expectations - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ROL's revenue is $816.2 million, indicating a 9% year-over-year growth, driven by improved revenues in commercial, residential, and termite services [2]. - Residential revenues are estimated at $365.3 million, reflecting a 10.9% increase from the previous year, while commercial revenues are projected to rise by 6.4% to $274.7 million [3]. - Revenues from Termite Completions, Bait Monitoring & Renewals are expected to reach $156.4 million, suggesting a 5.1% year-over-year growth, and franchise revenues are estimated at $4.1 million, up 2.8% from the prior year [3]. Group 2: Earnings Expectations - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for adjusted EPS is 22 cents, representing a 10% increase from the same quarter last year, supported by revenue growth across segments and strong margins [4]. - The current model indicates that ROL does not conclusively predict an earnings beat, with an Earnings ESP of 0.00% and a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) [5].