Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.68
Rollins, Inc. (ROL) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.3%
Payout Ratio
62.3%
Watch
Dividend Streak
23 years
ROL Dividend Income Check
Safety
62.3% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
23 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.8% and trend is rising.
ROL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.3%
Trailing DPS$0.68
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout62.3%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout52.6%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak23 years
3Y CAGR16.4%
5Y CAGR15.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.8%
Total Shareholder Yield2.1%
1Y Total Return-3.8%
5Y Total Return53.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,33610Y ago$48,55220Y ago$224,560
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ROL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
ROL Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Rollins, Inc. distributes 62.3% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 52.6%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ROL has raised its dividend for 23 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 16.4% and 5-year CAGR of 15.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ROL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.3% dividend yield, 0.8% buyback yield, 2.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 53.4%, with dividends contributing 7.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $48,552 today.
ROL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$2.89
Avg/Payment$0.1444
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026Latest | $0.1825 | — | 1.30% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | $0.1825 | — | 1.18% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.1825 | ↑ +10.6% | 1.16% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $0.1650 | — | 1.13% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| May 12, 2025 | $0.1650 | — | 1.16% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | $0.1650 | — | 1.23% | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | $0.1650 | ↑ +10.0% | 1.20% | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | $0.1500 | — | 1.26% | Sep 10, 2024 |
ROL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.3%
#6 of 7
Safety
Watch
62.3% payout
Streak
23Y
15.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.1%
#7 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROLRollins, Inc. | $26.1B | 1.3% | 62.3% | 23 | Watch |
 SCIService Corporation … | $11.0B | 1.6% | 33.8% | 12 | Sustainable |
 ABMABM Industries Incor… | $2.4B | 2.6% | 40.4% | 36 | Sustainable |
 CTASCintas Corporation | $68.2B | 0.9% | 33.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
2nd  WSOWatsco, Inc. | $17.1B | 3.0% | 95.3% | 12 | At Risk |
3rd  MSEXMiddlesex Water Comp… | $946M | 2.7% | 58.2% | 21 | Sustainable |
1st  FMCFMC Corporation | $1.9B | 15.6% | — | 7 | Unknown |
ROL Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.36 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $0.68 | 10.2% | 4 | $1.09 | 62.2% | 1.61x | 1.8% |
| 2024 | $0.61 | 13.9% | 4 | $0.96 | 64.1% | 1.56x | 1.6% |
| 2023 | $0.54 | 25.6% | 4 | $0.89 | 60.7% | 1.65x | 1.4% |
| 2022 | $0.43 | 2.4% | 4 | $0.75 | 57.3% | 1.74x | 1.1% |
| 2021 | $0.42 | 28.6% | 4 | $0.72 | 58.3% | 1.71x | 1.1% |
| 2020 | $0.33 | 4.3% | 4 | $0.54 | 60.5% | 1.65x | 0.9% |
| 2019 | $0.31 | 16.1% | 4 | $0.41 | 76.4% | 1.31x | 0.8% |
| 2018 | $0.27 | 8.4% | 4 | $0.47 | 57.4% | 1.74x | 0.7% |
| 2017 | $0.25 | 12.0% | 4 | $0.36 | 69.1% | 1.45x | 0.7% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ROL stock.
How much dividend does ROL pay per share?
Rollins, Inc. (ROL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.68 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is ROL's next ex-dividend date?
ROL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ROL typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is ROL's dividend safe?
ROL's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +62.3% and FCF payout ratio of +52.6%. With 23 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is ROL a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Rollins, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 23 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +15.7%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does ROL pay dividends?
Rollins, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.68 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ROL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ROL five years ago would be worth approximately $15,336 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ROL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ROL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.