Rollins executive chairman sells $2.27 million in stock

Published 30/05/2025, 17:08
Rollins executive chairman sells $2.27 million in stock

ATLANTA—Wilson John F, the Executive Chairman of Rollins Inc . (NYSE:ROL), recently executed a significant sale of company stock. According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, John sold 40,000 shares of Rollins common stock on May 29, 2025. The shares were sold at an average price of $56.77, amounting to a total transaction value of approximately $2.27 million. The sale comes as Rollins trades near its 52-week high of $57.63, with InvestingPro analysis indicating the stock is currently overvalued.

The transaction was carried out under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, which allows company insiders to set up a predetermined plan to sell stocks in a manner that avoids concerns about insider trading. The shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $56.48 to $56.90. InvestingPro data shows Rollins maintains impressive gross profit margins of 52.7% and has achieved revenue growth of 9.5% over the last twelve months.

Following this sale, John retains ownership of 662,727 shares of Rollins, which includes both restricted and unrestricted shares. The company, headquartered in Atlanta, is known for its pest control services and operates globally. With a market capitalization of $27.66 billion and an overall "GOOD" financial health rating from InvestingPro, which offers 14 additional valuable insights about the company in its comprehensive Pro Research Report.

In other recent news, Rollins Inc. reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, achieving an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.22 and revenue of $823 million, which matched analysts’ expectations. The company experienced a 9.9% year-over-year revenue growth, with a gross margin reaching 51.4%, the highest for a first quarter in recent history. Rollins also confirmed the acquisition of Sala Pest Control, which is expected to add $45-50 million in revenue for 2025. The acquisition aligns with Rollins’ strategy to focus on long-term growth through strategic acquisitions. Additionally, Rollins appointed Paul D. Donahue to its Board of Directors during its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, where several directors were re-elected. Shareholders also ratified Deloitte & Touche LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025. These developments reflect Rollins’ ongoing commitment to governance and strategic growth.

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