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net -0.0 1.0 / 10Morgan Stanley cuts ROL target on weak Q4 weather
Watch: Track Q1 2026 organic growth trends and whether weather normalizes — if they reaccelerate toward 10%+ growth, the miss looks like a blip. Watch margin progression toward the 25%-30% target; if that arrives on schedule, the stock could re-rate despite modest growth guidance.
Rollins missed Q4 2025 organic revenue expectations with 5.7% growth driven by poor weather — a miss on what's typically a strong quarter for pest control. Morgan Stanley trimmed its price target by 2.9% to $70 but kept its Overweight rating, signaling confidence in the underlying business despite near-term headwinds. The company guided for 9%-11% revenue growth in 2026, below its historical 12% average, with organic growth pegged at 7%-8% and 2%-3% from M&A.
The miss was weather-driven, not structural — a temporary drag on an otherwise steady operator. But guidance below historical norms suggests management is taking a more cautious stance for 2026, either expecting continued weather volatility or facing tougher comparables. The margin expansion target (25%-30% EBITDA by end-2026 vs. 23% historical) shows Rollins still sees room to improve operations, which could be the offset if top-line growth disappoints.
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