Rollins Inc. (ROL), a provider of pest and termite control services, posted flat net income of $23.2 million or $0.16 per share for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. On average, 3 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected earnings per share of $0.16 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude one-time items.
Quarterly revenues grew 3.5% to $299.7 million, from $289.5 million for the prior-year period. Analysts estimated revenues of $302.18 million for the quarter.
On January 22, 2013, Rollins also raised its quarterly cash dividend to shareholders 12.5% to $0.09 per share.
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