On Wednesday, Rollins stock received an upgrade to its Relative Strength (RS) Rating, from 66 to 71.

As you try to find the best stocks to buy and watch, be sure to pay attention to relative price strength.

This proprietary rating measures market leadership by showing how a stock's price action over the last 52 weeks measures up against that of the other stocks in our database.

History reveals that the stocks that go on to make the biggest gains tend to have an RS Rating north of 80 as they launch their biggest runs. See if Rollins stock can continue to show renewed price strength and hit that benchmark.

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Is Rollins Stock A Buy?

Rollins stock recently dipped below its 200-day moving average and is not currently near a potential buying area. See if the stock goes on to form a sound pattern that could kick off a new climb. Read "Looking For The Next Big Stock Market Winners? Start With These 3 Steps" for more tips.

The pest and termite control services provider showed 16% earnings growth in the latest quarterly report. Revenue increased 12%. Keep an eye out for the company's next round of numbers on or around Feb. 15.

Rollins stock earns the No. 5 rank among its peers in the Building-Maintenance & Services industry group. V2X and EMCOR Group are also among the group's highest-rated stocks.

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