Reckitt boosts treasury stock with latest share repurchase

Reckitt ( (GB:RKT) ) has shared an update.

Reckitt Benckiser Group has repurchased 165,018 ordinary shares on 19 May 2026 under its shareholder-authorised buyback programme, at a volume-weighted average price of 4,724.88 pence per share. The shares will be held in treasury, indicating continued capital management efforts that may support earnings per share and signal confidence in the company’s long-term outlook.

Following this transaction, Reckitt now holds 35,730,861 shares in treasury and has 638,274,891 ordinary shares in issue, which also represents the total number of voting rights. The updated share and voting rights structure provides clarity for investors under UK disclosure rules and may influence institutional ownership thresholds and future reporting of significant shareholdings.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RKT) stock is a Hold with a £6200.00 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 operating in the health, hygiene and home care sectors. Its portfolio includes well-known branded products sold worldwide, targeting everyday household and personal care needs in both developed and emerging markets.

Average Trading Volume: 2,316,640

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £29.99B

For detailed information about RKT stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.