Does Rollins' (ROL) Q2 Earnings Miss Hint At Limits To Its Profit Efficiency Strategy?

Rollins, Inc. recently presented at the U.S. All Stars Conference in London, where CEO Jerry E. Gahlhoff and CFO William W. Harkins discussed the business while the company’s latest quarterly results showed Q2 revenue of US$1.08 billion, rising 7.9% year on year but below analyst forecasts. The company’s shortfall on EBITDA and EPS expectations, despite higher sales and its multi-brand pest control platform, has sharpened investor focus on how efficiently Rollins converts revenue into...