RENTOKIL INITIAL PLC /FI
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See all $RTO insider activity →BofA Securities reduced its price target for Rentokil Initial (NYSE:RTO) to GBP4.15 from GBP4.84, citing slower growth and lower EPS estimates. The stock trades at a P/E of 31.74, 4% above its 52-week low. Rentokil reported a 4.5% revenue increase to $3.589B, missing forecasts. Analysts have mixed views, with some upgrading and others downgrading the stock.
Rentokil Initial's average price target dropped from $30.45 to $30.18, with a range of $24.5 to $41.66, according to 18 analysts. This implies a 49% upside from the Oct. 9 closing price. The consensus rating remains 'Buy' among 20 analysts.
Stifel upgraded Rentokil Initial (RTO) to Buy with a GBP3.90 price target, citing low valuation and potential for improved performance. RTO's stock is down 42% from its 52-week high, with subdued North American growth. Stifel expects cost actions and disposals to support fiscal 2026 adjusted operating profit. Recent revenue growth was 4.5%, but missed forecasts, with concerns about U.S. pest control business.
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BofA Securities reduced its price target for Rentokil Initial (NYSE:RTO) to GBP4.15 from GBP4.84, citing slower growth and lower EPS estimates. The stock trades at a P/E of 31.74, 4% above its 52-week low. Rentokil reported a 4.5% revenue increase to $3.589B, missing forecasts. Analysts have mixed views, with some upgrading and others downgrading the stock.
2 min readRentokil Initial's average price target dropped from $30.45 to $30.18, with a range of $24.5 to $41.66, according to 18 analysts. This implies a 49% upside from the Oct. 9 closing price. The consensus rating remains 'Buy' among 20 analysts.
1 min readStifel upgraded Rentokil Initial (RTO) to Buy with a GBP3.90 price target, citing low valuation and potential for improved performance. RTO's stock is down 42% from its 52-week high, with subdued North American growth. Stifel expects cost actions and disposals to support fiscal 2026 adjusted operating profit. Recent revenue growth was 4.5%, but missed forecasts, with concerns about U.S. pest control business.
2 min readRentokil Initial ADR stock fell 3.1% to a 52-week low of $19.86 after Morgan Stanley downgraded it to 'Equal Weight' and cut its price target by 16% to GBP 4.20, citing competitive pressure in the U.S. pest control market. The bank expects a weak Q3 report and a lengthy turnaround under new leadership. Rentokil shares have dropped over 30% since June, and hedge fund ownership declined recently.
2 min readRollins (ROL) and Rentokil (RTO) report stable customer retention despite market challenges. Rollins' Q2 revenue rose 7.9%, but shares fell 49% YTD. Rentokil's revenue grew 3.6%, but termite damage liability increased to $392M. Ecolab (ECL) saw 4% pricing contribution, with shares up 7.32% YTD. All three companies maintain strong dividend policies.
3 min readRentokil Initial (RTO) agreed to sell SOLitude Lake Management, LLC to Bain Capital for $230m. The deal, expected to close in early Q4 2026, will yield net proceeds of around $180m. SOLitude generated $112m revenue and $16m adjusted operating profit in FY 2025. Rentokil plans to use proceeds to reduce leverage and invest in growth.
2 min readRentokil Initial (RTO) announced an interim dividend of 3.29p per share, payable on 21 Sept 2026. The dividend, originally 4.48 cents, was converted using an exchange rate of GBP1:USD1.3624. Shareholders on record as of 14 Aug 2026 will receive the payment.
1 min readFTSE 100 reached 10,979 after Bank of England held rates at 3.75%, with a 7-2 vote. Rolls-Royce rose 3% on upgraded guidance, reporting £2.534bn H1 operating profit. Lloyds Banking Group beat Q2 estimates, launching a £1bn buyback. Shell gained 1.4% on earnings beat, while Rentokil fell 17% on missed targets.
3 min readRentokil Initial plc (FTSE: RTO, NYSE: RTO) said it will formalize its operations into two divisions, North America and International, to support strategic priorities. It appointed Phill Wood as CEO of the International Division and Rafael “Rafa” Carrasco as CEO of North America. Matt Jochim will become Group Chief Transformation Officer on 7 Sep 2026.
3 min readFTSE 100 was up around 51 points to 10,919 as Brent crude rose above $82 per barrel. Precious metals gains lifted Fresnillo, up about 5%, and Endeavour Mining. The move followed reports of Iran-Oman draft terms on Strait of Hormuz shipping restrictions. Investors also awaited US non-farm payrolls.
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