Rollins, Inc. benefited from strong Q1 results, showing growth and stability in pest control services.

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-04-29 09:43:00

Conestoga Capital Advisors released its first-quarter 2025 investor letter, noting a sharp decline in equities due to concerns over Technology earnings, geopolitical tensions, and upcoming tariff announcements. The Conestoga Small Cap Composite returned -11.35%, the Conestoga SMid Cap Composite returned -5.73%, the Conestoga Micro-Cap Composite returned -8.24%, and the Conestoga Mid Cap Composite returned 0.96%.

Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:ROL) was highlighted in Conestoga Capital Advisors’ letter, offering pest control services. The stock had a one-month return of 3.05% and gained 25.72% over the last 52 weeks, closing at $56.02 per share on April 28, 2025, with a market cap of $27.15 billion.

Based in Atlanta, GA, Rollins, Inc. showed strong results in Q4 2024 with revenue up 10% and EBITDA at $181 million. The company expects organic revenue growth of 7-8% in 2025, with acquisitions adding 2-3% growth. Investors value the stability of the pest control business and its free cash flow in uncertain markets.

Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:ROL) saw 44 hedge fund portfolios holding the stock at the end of Q4, compared to 38 in Q3. Revenue growth of 9.9% year-over-year was reported in Q1 2025. While Rollins shows potential as an investment, there is greater promise in AI stocks for higher returns within a shorter timeframe.



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