RTO Stock Chart & Stats
€24.60
-€0.20(-0.81%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€24.60
-€0.20(-0.81%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€16.60 - €29.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
€9.44B
Enterprise Value€18.12B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€2.49B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€6.18B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.3
Beta0.41
Next Earnings
Feb 25, 2027EPS Estimate
0.58Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.94
Shares Outstanding505,207,980
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.53
Price to Book (P/B)2.71
Price to Sales (P/S)2.15
P/FCF Ratio19.32
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€23.80Price Target Upside-3.25% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)1.25
Revenue Forecast (FY)€6.45B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Contracted ServicesThe company’s contracted pest control and hygiene programs generate recurring fees from ongoing visits, monitoring, servicing and consumables. This revenue model supports visibility, customer retention and route density, while multi-site contracts and cross-selling can strengthen account economics over time.
Organic Revenue And Profit GrowthRecent organic growth accompanied by faster operating-profit expansion indicates that the core service platform is still producing profitable growth. If sustained, this combination can support reinvestment, improve operating leverage and reinforce the company’s position across pest control and hygiene markets.
Strong Cash Conversion And Lower LeverageHigh cash conversion and free-cash-flow growth improve the company’s ability to fund operations, dividends, bolt-on acquisitions and debt reduction internally. The reduction in leverage toward management’s target range also strengthens financial flexibility and lowers balance-sheet pressure over the medium term.
Bears Say
Revenue Contraction And LeverageThe latest annual revenue contraction weakens the growth profile and raises questions about the durability of demand and pricing. At the same time, debt-to-equity near or above one leaves less room for operating setbacks, making sustained recovery and continued cash generation important for financial flexibility.
North America Commercial WeaknessLower commercial retention and higher account losses can erode the contracted customer base that underpins recurring revenue. Continued weakness in North American commercial accounts could reduce route density, increase replacement selling requirements and limit the benefits of the company’s established service network.
Higher Legacy Termite LiabilitiesHigher-than-anticipated termite claim costs create a continuing cash burden that can divert resources from growth investment, acquisitions and debt reduction. The increased provision also signals that legacy liabilities remain financially material and could continue to weigh on cash generation over coming periods.
Rentokil Initial News
RTO FAQ
What was Rentokil Initial’s price range in the past 12 months?
Rentokil Initial lowest stock price was €16.60 and its highest was €29.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Rentokil Initial’s market cap?
Rentokil Initial’s market cap is €9.44B.
When is Rentokil Initial’s upcoming earnings report date?
Rentokil Initial’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 25, 2027 which is in 125 days.
How were Rentokil Initial’s earnings last quarter?
Rentokil Initial released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported €0.344 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of €0.587 by -€0.243.
Is Rentokil Initial overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Rentokil Initial’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Rentokil Initial pay dividends?
Rentokil Initial does not currently pay dividends.
What is Rentokil Initial’s EPS estimate?
Rentokil Initial’s EPS estimate is 0.58.
How many shares outstanding does Rentokil Initial have?
Rentokil Initial has 505,207,980 shares outstanding.
What happened to Rentokil Initial’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Rentokil Initial reported an EPS of €0.344 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of €0.587. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.175%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Rentokil Initial?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:RTO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Rentokil Initial Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€23.80 (-3.25% Downside)
€23.80 (-3.25% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
DE:RTO Sentiment 57%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-13.98%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.82%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.26%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Rentokil Initial
Rentokil Initial plc is a global service provider operating across North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and the Pacific, delivering a wide array of essential business support solutions through a route-based model. The company offers comprehensive pest control for both commercial and residential customers, addressing issues ranging from rodents and insects to wildlife management. Its extensive hygiene services include the provision and maintenance of products like soap and hand sanitizer dispensers, air purification systems, feminine hygiene units, and floor protection mats. Rentokil Initial also specializes in the supply and laundering of various workwear, uniforms—including those for cleanrooms—and protective equipment. For commercial clients, the company enhances environments through the installation and maintenance of interior and exterior plant displays, floral arrangements, seasonal decorations like Christmas displays, and ambient scenting. Additionally, it provides property care services such as damp proofing, property conservation, and treatments for woodworm and wood rot. A significant part of its expertise lies in specialist cleaning services, which encompass routine deep cleaning of kitchens and washrooms, graffiti removal, trauma cleaning, flood and fire damage restoration, industrial cleaning, and the professional disinfection of bio-hazardous environments like crime scenes, healthcare facilities, or areas exposed to biological contaminants. Furthermore, Rentokil Initial offers critical healthcare waste management, handling the collection, disposal, and recycling of hazardous and offensive medical waste, along with providing specialized color-coded sharps disposal bins. Established in 1903, the company is headquartered in Crawley, United Kingdom.
RTO Company Deck
RTO Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented tangible progress on core financial metrics — revenue, operating profit, EPS, cash conversion and leverage — along with clear operational progress in North America and International pest control. Management was candid about persistent challenges: commercial underperformance in North America (particularly SMBs and some national accounts), a late-Q2 residential lead slowdown driven by termite leads, higher central and transformation costs, an increased termite provision and the need to simplify a complex portfolio. Leadership outlined a concrete three-priority plan (customer focus, sales & operational excellence, business simplification), new senior hires and cost-savings actions that are already delivering, but also warned that some changes will take up to two years to fully materialize. Overall the positives (growth, cash generation, reduced leverage, clear action plans and early cost-savings execution) modestly outweigh the negatives (segment weakness, higher provisions/costs, retired margin target and implementation timelines), leaving a cautiously constructive tone.View all DE:RTO earnings summariesRTO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€23.80
▼(-3.25% Downside)