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Reckitt ( (GB:RKT) ) has provided an update.
Reckitt Benckiser Group has repurchased 157,000 ordinary shares from Deutsche Bank AG’s London branch under its shareholder-approved buyback authority, with the shares to be held in treasury. The transaction, executed on 23 March 2026 at a volume-weighted average price of 5,071.14 pence, increases treasury holdings to 29,405,477 shares and leaves 644,600,275 shares in issue, setting the new total voting rights figure for regulatory disclosure purposes.
By reducing the free float and consolidating its capital base, the buyback may marginally enhance earnings per share and signals continued balance sheet flexibility. The updated voting rights figure provides investors with an adjusted denominator for assessing stake thresholds and disclosure obligations under the FCA’s transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RKT) stock is a Buy with a £6300.00 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 nutrition products. The group markets a portfolio of well-known household and personal care brands worldwide, targeting both developed and emerging markets through mass retail and pharmacy channels.
Average Trading Volume: 2,153,935
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £32.7B
See more data about RKT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.