Should I buy or sell Rentokil Initial stock right now?

5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Rentokil Initial in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" RTO shares. View RTO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Rentokil Initial's stock price target for 2024?

5 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Rentokil Initial's stock. Their RTO share price targets range from GBX 590 to GBX 700. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 636.80 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 51.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for RTO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

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 decreased by 4.5% and is now trading at GBX 421. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

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 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 declared a dividend on Thursday, March 7th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, April 4th will be given 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 viewed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for RTO .

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 1.84%. The dividend payout ratio is 6,000.00%. 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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Rentokil Initial (RTO) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 412.34

-0.56 (-0.14%)

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Today's Range: 403.90
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422.70
50-Day Range: 396.30
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504.20
52-Week Range: 387.80
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663.80

Volume: 12.25 million shs
Average Volume: 10.49 million shs
Market Capitalization: £10.39 billion

P/E Ratio: 2,748.93
Dividend Yield: 2.18%
Price Target: GBX 636.80

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Rentokil Initial MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.60 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 51.3% Upside
GBX 636.80 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: -2.51
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment: 0.39
Based on 5 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.

3.11 out of 5 stars

3.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Rentokil Initial has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Rentokil Initial has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for RTO.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Rentokil Initial pays a meaningful dividend of 1.84%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Rentokil Initial does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Rentokil Initial is 6,000.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

3.3

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Rentokil Initial has received a 36.71% net impact score from Upright. Rentokil Initial seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Jobs", "Taxes", and "Physical diseases". The positive contribution in the "Physical diseases" impact category is mostly driven by its "Exterminating and pest control services", "Medical and biohazardous waste treatment services", and "Office cleaning services" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Rentokil Initial is -2.51.

2.4

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Rentokil Initial has a news sentiment score of 0.39. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Industrials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Rentokil Initial this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
2 people have added Rentokil Initial to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Rentokil Initial insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought GBX 0 in company stock and sold £2,270,158.05 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 1.10% of the stock of Rentokil Initial is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
89.98% of the stock of Rentokil Initial is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Rentokil Initial is 2,806.67, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.77.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Rentokil Initial is 2,806.67, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 402.27.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Rentokil Initial has a PEG Ratio of 0.79. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Rentokil Initial has a P/B Ratio of 2.58. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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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 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 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.

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RTO Stock News Headlines

April 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com

Rentokil Initial (LON:RTO) Stock Price Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average of $451.92

April 16, 2024 | msn.com

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Rentokil Initial (LON:RTO) Shares Pass Above Two Hundred Day Moving Average of $457.05

April 4, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

A Note On Rentokil Initial plc's (LON:RTO) ROE and Debt To Equity

March 12, 2024 | msn.com

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October 19, 2023 | uk.investing.com

London midday: Stocks stay down on Middle East tensions; Rentokil tanks

October 19, 2023 | msn.com

Bedbug enquiries on the rise in UK, says pest control firm Rentokil

October 17, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com

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September 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

With A 7.4% Return On Equity, Is Rentokil Initial plc (LON:RTO) A Quality Stock?

September 15, 2023 | cnbc.com

Why RTO mandates are layoffs in disguise, according to workplace experts: ‘Companies are daring employees to quit’

September 7, 2023 | businessinsider.com

Return to office mandates are ridiculous, unnecessary and, in some instances, even cruel

September 3, 2023 | msn.com

Rentokil Initial: Thriving Compounder In A Market Leading Position

August 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Rentokil Initial (LON:RTO) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At £0.0275

July 29, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Rentokil Initial First Half 2023 Earnings: Beats Expectations

June 14, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Rentokil Initial remains steady Wednesday, underperforms market

June 8, 2023 | msn.com

Rentokil Initial: A Compellingly Priced Leader In The Attractive Pest Control Industry

May 30, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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May 11, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Rentokil Initial rises Thursday, outperforms market

May 5, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Rentokil Initial falls Friday, underperforms market

April 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Rentokil Initial's (LON:RTO) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

March 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Rentokil Initial's (LON:RTO) Dividend Will Be Increased To £0.0515

March 17, 2023 | benzinga.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 7/30/2020
Ex-Dividend for 5/15 Dividend: 4/04/2024
Today: 4/19/2024
Dividend Payable: 5/15/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Specialty Business Services
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:RTO
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.rentokil-initial.com
Phone: +44-1276-607444
Fax: N/A
Employees: 62,931
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 636.80
High Stock Price Target: GBX 700
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 590
Potential Upside/Downside: +51.3%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.60
Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.15
Trailing P/E Ratio: 2,806.67
Forward P/E Ratio: 17.87
P/E Growth: 0.79
Net Income: £381 million
Net Margins: 7.09%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 9.31%
Return on Assets: 3.94%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 116.93
Current Ratio: 1.05
Quick Ratio: 1.76

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £5.38 billion
Price / Sales: 1.97
Cash Flow: GBX 100.49 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 4.19
Book Value: GBX 163 per share
Price / Book: 2.58

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 2,520,000,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £10.61 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 57)
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
Mr. Malcolm Padley
Director of Corporate Communications
Mr. Gary Booker (Age 53)
Chief Marketing, Innovation & Strategy Officer
Ms. Vanessa Evans (Age 55)
Group Human Resources Director
Mr. John Myers (Age 66)
CEO of US Pest Control
Mr. Phill Wood (Age 58)
Managing Director of UK & Sub-Saharan Africa

Key Competitors

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Insiders

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RTO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Rentokil Initial stock right now?: 5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Rentokil Initial in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" RTO shares.
View RTO analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Rentokil Initial's stock price target for 2024?: 5 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Rentokil Initial's stock. Their RTO share price targets range from GBX 590 to GBX 700. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 636.80 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 51.3% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for RTO or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
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 decreased by 4.5% and is now trading at GBX 421.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
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 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 declared a dividend on Thursday, March 7th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, April 4th will be given 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 viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for RTO.
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 1.84%. The dividend payout ratio is 6,000.00%. 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 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Rentokil Initial (RTO) Share Price, News & Analysis

Rentokil Initial MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Rentokil Initial Stock (LON:RTO)

RTO Stock Price History

RTO Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

RTO Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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