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Reckitt ( (GB:RKT) ) has provided an update.
Reckitt Benckiser Group has repurchased 192,000 ordinary shares on 29 April 2026 from Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch under its existing shareholder authority, with the shares to be held in treasury. The transaction, executed at a volume-weighted average price of 4,676.39 pence, forms part of the company’s ongoing capital management and reduces the free float while potentially enhancing earnings per share.
Following this buyback, Reckitt now holds 33,383,251 shares in treasury and has 640,622,501 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury stock, establishing the new total number of voting rights at 640,622,501. This updated share capital and voting rights figure provides the reference denominator for investors assessing disclosure thresholds under the UK’s FCA transparency rules, clarifying the company’s equity base for regulatory reporting and investor notifications.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RKT) stock is a Buy with a £60.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Reckitt stock, see the GB:RKT Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on RKT Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, RKT is a Neutral.
The score is driven primarily by improved financial performance (notably profitability and lower leverage) and supportive valuation (moderate P/E and solid yield). These are tempered by weak technicals (below key moving averages with negative momentum) and earnings-call-flagged near-term pressures on cash flow, leverage, and 2026 margin/EPS visibility.
To see Spark’s full report on RKT stock, click here.
More about Reckitt
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc is a global consumer goods company focused on health, hygiene and home products, with a portfolio that includes well-known over-the-counter remedies, cleaning agents and household brands. The company operates across international markets, targeting both developed and emerging economies with branded consumer staples sold through retail and e-commerce channels.
Average Trading Volume: 2,265,073
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £29.75B
For an in-depth examination of RKT stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.