Morgan Stanley cuts target for Rollins stock from USD 60.00 to USD 45.00

Published on 10/02/2026 at 16:24 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Q2 revenue reached USD 1.08 billion, up 7.90 percent year over year. Rollins stock costs EUR 27.14 on October 2, 2026 after EUR 27.20.

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Rollins Inc. (ISIN US7757111049) was trading at EUR 27.14 at Lang & Schwarz on October 2, 2026 at 4:10 p.m. CEST, minus 0.22 percent versus the prior close of EUR 27.20. Morgan Stanley analyst Greg Parrish lowered the target from USD 60.00 to USD 45.00 on September 29, 2026, while keeping an Overweight rating, according to Markets Insider.

Morgan Stanley flags tougher competition

The lower target puts the latest analyst view beside a sharp reset in valuation expectations. Morgan Stanley said private-equity-backed pest-control platforms have been growing ahead of listed operators, while describing the industry's growth narrative as having potentially peaked, Markets Insider reported on September 29, 2026. The Overweight rating therefore remains, but the target reduction highlights a more cautious earnings-growth backdrop.

Second-quarter revenue still grew

Rollins generated USD 1.08 billion in revenue in the second quarter of 2026, an increase of 7.90 percent from the same quarter a year earlier. The company also reported USD 143.91 million in earnings for that period, while diluted earnings per share came in at USD 0.32 versus a USD 0.34 consensus estimate, according to Yahoo Finance. Revenue growth remains a support, but the earnings comparison shows why analysts are concentrating on efficiency and competitive intensity.

NYSE quote stays near yearly low

On the NYSE, Rollins was last at USD 30.55 on October 2, 2026 at 10:23 a.m. EDT. Its USD 29.70 to USD 66.14 52-week range places the primary-exchange quote USD 0.85 above the yearly low, while the market capitalization stood at USD 14.7 billion on the same date. Rollins operates in Industrials and provides pest, termite, and wildlife management services through company-owned and franchised locations.

Lang & Schwarz quote remains lower

The Lang & Schwarz price of EUR 27.14 on October 2, 2026 at 4:10 p.m. CEST stood below the prior close of EUR 27.20, a change of minus 0.22 percent. The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Rollins stock.