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Reckitt Completes Second Tranche of £1 Billion Share Buyback Programme

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  • Reckitt has finished the second tranche of its £1 billion buyback, acquiring over 3.4 million shares.
  • After cancelling over 30 million treasury shares earlier, Reckitt will retain remaining shares from this tranche in treasury.
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Reckitt Completes Second Tranche of £1 Billion Share Buyback Programme

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

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc has completed the second tranche of its previously announced £1 billion share buyback programme, purchasing 3,461,470 ordinary shares between 22 October 2025 and 28 January 2026 at an average price of £59.46, with the shares held in treasury. Following earlier cancellations of 30 million treasury shares in December 2025 and a further 14 shares in January 2026, the company now states it does not intend to cancel additional treasury shares in connection with this tranche, signalling a measured approach to capital returns and balance-sheet management that may support earnings per share and shareholder value over time.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RKT) stock is a Buy with a £6945.00 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 and hygiene, with a portfolio of well-known brands including Dettol, Durex, Finish, Gaviscon, Harpic, Lysol, Mucinex, Nurofen, Strepsils, Vanish and Veet. The group develops science-backed products aimed at helping consumers live healthier, cleaner lives, while also committing to broader goals around access to healthcare, education, economic opportunity and environmental sustainability.

Average Trading Volume: 1,817,035

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £40.91B

Learn more about RKT stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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