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Reckitt ( (GB:RKT) ) has shared an update.
Reckitt Benckiser Group has repurchased 156,500 of its ordinary shares on 24 March 2026 from Deutsche Bank’s London branch under an existing shareholder-authorised buyback programme, paying a volume-weighted average price of 5,100.08 pence per share. The shares, which will be held in treasury, increase Reckitt’s treasury stock to 29,561,977 shares and leave 644,443,775 shares in issue, setting the new total voting rights figure used by investors for regulatory disclosure thresholds.
By reducing the free float and consolidating voting rights among remaining shareholders, the transaction reflects ongoing capital management aimed at potentially enhancing earnings per share and supporting the share price. The updated voting rights total also provides clarity for investors on when they must disclose holdings under UK transparency rules, underscoring the company’s adherence to regulatory requirements in executing its buyback strategy.
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, operating across categories such as cleaning, over-the-counter healthcare and infant nutrition. The company targets mass-market consumers worldwide and is listed in London, where it actively manages its capital structure through share buybacks and treasury share holdings.
Average Trading Volume: 2,158,390
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £32.7B
For a thorough assessment of RKT stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.