Reckitt Buys Back 160,000 Shares, Updates Voting Rights Total

Reckitt ( (GB:RKT) ) has provided an announcement.

Reckitt Benckiser Group has continued its capital management programme by repurchasing 160,000 ordinary shares on 21 April 2026 from Deutsche Bank’s London branch, at prices ranging between 4,953.00p and 5,104.00p per share, to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company holds 32,267,211 shares in treasury and has 641,738,541 shares in issue, setting the new total voting rights figure that shareholders must use when assessing disclosure obligations under FCA transparency rules.

The latest buyback incrementally reduces Reckitt’s free float while potentially supporting earnings per share, reinforcing a shareholder returns strategy amid ongoing treasury share accumulation. By clarifying the updated voting rights denominator, the company provides investors and regulators with an accurate basis for monitoring significant holdings, underlining its compliance with U.K. market abuse and disclosure regulations.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RKT) stock is a Buy with a £6000.00 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.

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More about Reckitt

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc is a global consumer goods company specialising in health, hygiene, and nutrition products. Its portfolio includes well-known household and personal care brands, with a strong presence in both developed and emerging markets, targeting mass consumers through retail and e-commerce channels.

Average Trading Volume: 2,142,426

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £32.71B

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