ATLANTA — During Rollins' first quarter earnings call on Wednesday, the company announced revenues were $906 million, an increase of 10.2% over the first quarter of 2025 with organic revenues increasing 6.6%.
Operating income totaled $145 million, a 2% increase year over year, while operating margin fell to 16.1%, down 1.2 percentage points from the first quarter of 2025. Adjusted operating income rose 4% to $153 million, with adjusted operating margin slipping to 16.9%.
The pest control company said it spent $18 million on acquisitions during the quarter and paid $88 million in dividends.
CEO Jerry Gahlhoff Jr. said the results “reflect our resilient business model” and continued focus on operations, adding the company is “well-positioned … to deliver for our customers” as its peak season begins.
CFO Kenneth Krause added that growth improved as the quarter progressed, noting the company exited March with about 12% total growth and more than 8% organic growth. He said margins were pressured by insurance and labor-related costs but added the company expects “improving profitability” as it enters peak season.
Source: Rollins
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