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LON:RTO

Rentokil Initial (RTO) Share Price, News & Analysis

GBX 471.70
-0.80 (-0.17%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
471.70
474.70
50-Day Range
392.50
504.20
52-Week Range
387.80
663.80
Volume
11.03 million shs
Average Volume
10.84 million shs
Market Capitalization
£11.89 billion
P/E Ratio
3,930.83
Dividend Yield
1.91%
Price Target
GBX 666.67

Rentokil Initial MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.60 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
41.3% Upside
GBX 666.67 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-2.51
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.67mentions of Rentokil Initial in the last 14 days
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
£227.02 M Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.66 out of 5 stars

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About Rentokil Initial Stock (LON:RTO)

Rentokil Initial plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides route-based services in North America, the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and internationally. It offers a range of pest control services for rodents, and flying and crawling insects, as well as other forms of wildlife management for commercial customers. The company also provides hygiene services, including the provision and maintenance of products, such as soap and hand sanitizer dispensers, hand dryers, air care and purification, cubicle and surface sanitizers, feminine hygiene units, toilet paper dispensers, and floor protection mats. In addition, it engages in the supply and maintenance of workwear and protective equipment. Further, the company installs and services interior and exterior plant displays, flowers, replica foliage, Christmas decorations, and ambient scenting for commercial businesses; offers property care services; and provides a range of specialist cleaning services, such as graffiti removal deep cleaning of kitchens and washrooms, trauma cleaning, and flood or fire damage cleaning, as well as specialist medical and hygiene services. Rentokil Initial plc was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Crawley, the United Kingdom.

RTO Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/30/2020
Today
3/28/2024
Ex-Dividend for 5/15 Dividend
4/04/2024
Dividend Payable
5/15/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Specialty Business Services
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
58,600
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
GBX 666.67
High Stock Price Target
GBX 740
Low Stock Price Target
GBX 590
Potential Upside/Downside
+41.3%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.60
Research Coverage
5 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£381 million
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£5.38 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 112.59 per share
Book Value
GBX 163 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
2,520,000,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£11.89 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.54
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Andrew M. Ransom (Age 61)
    CEO & Executive Director
    Comp: $2.7M
  • Mr. Stuart M. Ingall-Tombs (Age 56)
    CFO & Executive Director
    Comp: $1.56M
  • Mr. Bradley S. Paulsen (Age 48)
    CEO of North America & Member of Management Board
  • Mr. Mark Purcell (Age 58)
    Chief Information Officer
  • Ms. Katharine Rycroft
    Head of Investor Relations
  • Rachel Canham (Age 43)
    Group General Counsel
  • Mr. Malcolm Padley
    Director of Corporate Communications
  • Mr. Gary Booker (Age 54)
    Chief Marketing, Innovation & Strategy Officer
  • Ms. Vanessa Evans (Age 55)
    Group Human Resources Director
  • Mr. John Myers (Age 66)
    CEO of US Pest Control

RTO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Rentokil Initial stock right now?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Rentokil Initial in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" RTO shares.
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What is Rentokil Initial's stock price target for 2024?

5 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Rentokil Initial's stock. Their RTO share price targets range from GBX 590 to GBX 740. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 666.67 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 41.3% from the stock's current price.
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How have RTO shares performed in 2024?

Rentokil Initial's stock was trading at GBX 440.80 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, RTO stock has increased by 7.0% and is now trading at GBX 471.70.
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How were Rentokil Initial's earnings last quarter?

Rentokil Initial plc (LON:RTO) issued its earnings results on Thursday, July, 30th. The company reported $5.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.90 by $2.40. Rentokil Initial had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 9.31% and a net margin of 7.09%.

How often does Rentokil Initial pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Rentokil Initial?

Rentokil Initial announced a dividend on Thursday, March 7th. Investors of record on Thursday, April 4th will be paid a dividend of GBX 5.93 per share on Wednesday, May 15th. This represents a yield of 1.38%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 4th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 2.75. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
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Is Rentokil Initial a good dividend stock?

Rentokil Initial (LON:RTO) pays an annual dividend of GBX 9 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.83%. The dividend payout ratio is 7,500.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for RTO.

What other stocks do shareholders of Rentokil Initial own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Rentokil Initial investors own include HomeServe (HSV), Lloyds Banking Group (LYG), Jet2 plc (DTG.L) (DTG), Associated British Foods (ABF), Taylor Wimpey (TW), Whitbread (WTB), BP (BP), Cara Operations (CARA), Man Group (EMG) and JD Sports Fashion (JD).

How do I buy shares of Rentokil Initial?

Shares of RTO stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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This page (LON:RTO) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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