Rollins Inc. stock holds near 52-week low as CalSTRS builds a major stake
Published on 09/14/2026 at 22:52 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Rollins Inc. stock (ISIN US7757111049) ended the last completed trading session on September 11, 2026 at USD 34.70 on the New York Stock Exchange, only marginally above its 52-week low and reflecting subdued sentiment despite solid revenue growth.
Institutional buying meets mixed earnings
According to MarketBeat on September 14, 2026, California State Teachers Retirement System sharply increased its exposure to Rollins by purchasing 20,508,985 shares in the second quarter, lifting its holdings to about 20.9 million shares, or roughly 4.35 percent of the company, with a reported value of around USD 873.1 million based on recent prices.
As MarketBeat reports, Rollins posted quarterly revenue of USD 1.08 billion for its most recent quarter, representing a 7.9 percent increase year over year compared with the same period a year earlier, while earnings per share of USD 0.32 came in below the consensus estimate of USD 0.34.
Fundamentals: growth with an earnings miss
The latest quarterly figures highlight that Rollins continues to grow its top line at a healthy pace, with revenue up 7.9 percent to USD 1.08 billion in the reported quarter versus approximately USD 1.00 billion a year earlier, but the earnings miss of USD 0.02 per share versus expectations underscores pressure on margins or costs.
According to MarketBeat, Rollins generated a net margin of 13.55 percent and a return on equity of 38.81 percent in the most recent quarter, underlining that the business remains highly profitable despite the modest earnings shortfall relative to analyst forecasts.
As MarketBeat further notes, the company pays a regular quarterly dividend of USD 0.1825 per share, which corresponds to an annualized payout of about USD 0.73 per share and an implied dividend yield of roughly 2.1 percent at the recent share price, offering income alongside capital appreciation potential.
Valuation debate and analyst targets
Rollins trades on a premium valuation that continues to generate debate among analysts and investors. Data compiled by MarketBeat on September 11, 2026 show that the stock closed at USD 34.70, implying a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 31.54 based on earnings per share of USD 1.10 over the last twelve months.
According to the same MarketBeat overview, research analysts collectively assign Rollins a consensus Hold rating, with 1 strong buy, 5 buy, 10 hold and 3 sell recommendations, and an average price target of USD 48.71, which represents an indicated upside of about 40.4 percent from the current level of USD 34.70.
Further fundamental metrics from a same-day analysis on Gainseekers dated September 14, 2026 show a price-to-earnings ratio of 43.67 and a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 27.35, alongside a price-to-sales multiple of 6.01 and a price-to-book ratio of 16.73, reinforcing the view that the shares are priced richly versus traditional valuation benchmarks.
Stock near the bottom of its 52-week range
Per the price summary on MarketBeat as of the close on September 11, 2026, Rollins shares finished at USD 34.70, down USD 0.03 or 0.10 percent on the day, after trading in a recent 52-week range between a low of USD 34.35 and a high of USD 66.14.
At the latest closing price of USD 34.70, Rollins stock stands only USD 0.35 above its 52-week low of USD 34.35 and more than USD 31.00 below its 52-week high of USD 66.14, meaning the shares are trading roughly at the lower end of their one-year band despite the consensus analyst target of USD 48.71 cited by MarketBeat.
The same data set from MarketBeat indicates a market capitalization of USD 16.69 billion for Rollins at this price level, with a reported trading volume of about 3.27 million shares versus an average daily volume of 4.10 million shares, suggesting slightly lighter-than-normal trading activity on the last completed trading day.
Dividend support and upcoming catalysts
The quarterly dividend of USD 0.1825 per share, which MarketBeat notes was recently paid with an annualized yield of roughly 2.1 percent, offers a measure of downside support for income-oriented shareholders even as the stock trades near its one-year low.
Analyst summaries on MarketBeat indicate that the analyst community anticipates full-year earnings per share of about USD 1.18 for the current fiscal year, implying a forward price-to-earnings multiple in the high twenties at the current price, which keeps valuation elevated but leaves room for re-rating if Rollins can sustain high single-digit revenue growth while stabilizing margins.
Rollins Inc. stock price snapshot
On the New York Stock Exchange, Rollins Inc. stock last closed at USD 34.70 on September 11, 2026, with the primary listing under the ticker ROL and trading in United States dollars, leaving the shares just above their 52-week low and significantly below the consensus analyst price target.
Rollins Inc. stock facts
- Company: Rollins Inc.
- ISIN: US7757111049
- Ticker: ROL
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of September 11, 2026, 15:58): 34.70 USD
- Market capitalization: 16.69 billion USD (as of September 11, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Commercial services / Pest control
- Index membership: S&P 500
