Rentokil Initial Plc (GB:RTO)
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RTO Stock Chart & Stats
500.00 p
3.50 p(0.91%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
500.00 p
3.50 p(0.91%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range334.80 p - 507.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume290.96K
Average Volume (3M)6.35M
Market Cap
£10.93B
Enterprise Value14.12B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£1.73B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£4.56B
Price to Earnings (P/E)36.0
Beta0.83
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.1Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.68%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.11
Shares Outstanding2,526,039,800
10 Day Avg. Volume8,726,283
30 Day Avg. Volume6,351,505
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.90
Price to Book (P/B)2.76
Price to Sales (P/S)2.15
P/FCF Ratio19.36
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£527.22Price Target Upside5.44% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)0.29
Revenue Forecast (FY)£7.26B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Route-based Model & Cross-sellRentokil’s core route-based, recurring-contract model creates predictable revenue streams and high service frequency that support durable customer retention and cross-sell. Dense route coverage increases technician productivity and margin scalability, underpinning steady cash flow and resilience over 2–6 months.
Strong Free Cash Flow And ConversionSustained and improving free cash flow, with the 2025 strong conversion, strengthens financial flexibility to pay down debt, fund bolt-on M&A, sustain dividends and invest in efficiency programs. High conversion signals earnings quality and supports deleveraging targets over the medium term.
Efficiency Program, Branch Rollout And Tech AdoptionA clear $100m cost-savings plan, paired with ~150 satellite branches opened and digital/AI rollouts, creates structural margin uplift potential. Local branch density and technology (PestConnect, AI tools) should raise lead conversion and technician productivity, supporting sustainable margin expansion through 2027.
Bears Say
Large Termite Provisions And Cash CostsMaterial termite provisions and recurring cash settlements create a structural liability that reduces free cash flow and increases earnings volatility. Persistent settlement costs can divert capital from growth investments and slow deleveraging progress, posing a lasting drag on financial flexibility.
Integration / Transformation DisruptionPaused migration and migration-related retention losses indicate execution risk in the company’s transformation. Restoring lead flow and customer retention requires extra investment and time, delaying expected productivity gains and making near-term organic growth and margin improvements less certain.
Higher Central Costs And Recurring One-offsElevated central spending and repeated adjusting items compress margins and introduce free cash flow variability. Ongoing multiyear tech and restructuring costs, plus FX sensitivity noted elsewhere, mean margin expansion targets depend critically on converting initiatives into tangible, sustained savings.
Rentokil Initial News
RTO FAQ
What was Rentokil Initial Plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Rentokil Initial Plc lowest share price was 334.80 p and its highest was 507.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Rentokil Initial Plc’s market cap?
Rentokil Initial Plc’s market cap is £10.93B.
When is Rentokil Initial Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Rentokil Initial Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 56 days.
How were Rentokil Initial Plc’s earnings last quarter?
Rentokil Initial Plc released its earnings results on Mar 05, 2026. The company reported 0.097 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of 0.104 p by -0.007 p.
Is Rentokil Initial Plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Rentokil Initial Plc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Rentokil Initial Plc pay dividends?
Rentokil Initial Plc pays a Semiannually dividend of 3.08 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.68%. See more information on Rentokil Initial Plc dividends here
What is Rentokil Initial Plc’s EPS estimate?
Rentokil Initial Plc’s EPS estimate is 0.1.
How many shares outstanding does Rentokil Initial Plc have?
Rentokil Initial Plc has 2,526,039,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Rentokil Initial Plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Rentokil Initial Plc reported an EPS of 0.097 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of 0.104 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 10.74%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Rentokil Initial Plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:RTO
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Rentokil Initial Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£527.22 (5.44% Upside)
£527.22 (5.44% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £551.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
9.79%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.51%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Rentokil Initial Plc
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 and residential 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 laundering of workwear, uniforms, cleanroom uniforms, 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 consisting of damp proofing, property conservation, and woodworm and wood rot treatment; 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 industrial cleaning and disinfection services, including the professional and discreet disinfection of areas that have been exposed to bio-hazardous situations, such as crime and trauma scenes, prison cells, void properties, emergency vehicles, and healthcare establishments. Additionally, it offers a range of healthcare waste management services comprising the collection, disposal, and recycling of hazardous and offensive waste produced by businesses and organizations associated with the provision of healthcare; and color-coded sharps disposal bins to deal with various types of waste. Rentokil Initial plc was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Crawley, the United Kingdom.
RTO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
527.22 p
▲(5.44% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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