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Reckitt ( (GB:RKT) ) has issued an announcement.
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc has repurchased 49,000 of its ordinary shares from BNP Paribas SA on 8 January 2026 under an existing shareholder-authorised buyback programme, paying a volume-weighted average price of 6,112.19 pence per share and holding the repurchased stock in treasury. Following this transaction, Reckitt now holds 29,922,613 shares in treasury and has 672,166,726 ordinary shares in issue, setting the new total of voting rights at 672,166,726, a figure that will guide investors’ disclosure obligations and marginally increase earnings and voting power per share for remaining shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RKT) stock is a Hold with a £5900.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Reckitt stock, see the GB:RKT Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:RKT Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:RKT is a Outperform.
Reckitt’s overall stock score reflects strong financial performance and strategic initiatives that support growth, particularly in emerging markets. While the valuation is a concern, the company’s focus on profitability and shareholder returns through buybacks and dividends enhances its investment appeal.
To see Spark’s full report on GB: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 broad portfolio of branded household and personal care items sold worldwide. The group targets mass-market consumers through retail and e-commerce channels and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Average Trading Volume: 1,659,428
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £40.74B
Find detailed analytics on RKT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.