Performance Dip Leads to $3.6 Billion Loss for Pest Control Giant

Rollins Inc., a U.S. pest control services company, plunged 10.48% on the New York Stock Exchange to close at $58.69. More than 7.8 million shares changed hands intraday, erasing roughly $2.7 billion—about KRW 3.6 trillion—in market value in a single day. The company’s market capitalization now stands at approximately $28.4 billion, or about KRW 38 trillion.

Investor sentiment turned sharply negative after Rollins reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of $912.9 million and adjusted earnings per share of $0.25, both below Wall Street estimates, while its operating margin narrowed by 0.6 percentage points. On the same day, news that France’s state-owned financial institution Caisse des Dépôts had reduced its stake in Rollins by 26%, together with recent share sales by the company’s management and founding family, heightened concerns over supply pressure.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Rollins is a global leader in pest and wildlife control, serving residential and commercial customers in 71 countries under brands such as Orkin and HomeTeam Pest Defense. Known as a “pest control giant” that has delivered 24 consecutive years of revenue growth—even during economic slowdowns—it faces warnings that its high valuation could lead to increased stock volatility if future results fall short of expectations.