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An announcement from Reckitt ( (GB:RKT) ) is now available.
Reckitt has completed the sale of its Essential Home business to private equity firm Advent International, while retaining a 30% equity stake in the acquisition vehicle, marking a significant step in its strategy to streamline operations around higher-growth, higher-margin consumer health and hygiene brands. The company plans to return excess capital from the transaction to shareholders via a proposed special dividend of around US$2.2 billion and an associated share consolidation, on top of its ongoing buyback programme and ordinary dividend policy, underlining a shareholder-friendly capital allocation approach as it sharpens its strategic focus; Essential Home will be excluded from like-for-like net revenue growth metrics for full-year 2025, which may affect how investors assess Reckitt’s topline performance.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RKT) stock is a Buy with a £65.00 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 is a global consumer goods company focused on health and hygiene products, with a portfolio of well-known brands such as Dettol, Durex, Finish, Gaviscon, Harpic, Lysol, Mucinex, Nurofen, Strepsils, Vanish and Veet. The group targets everyday consumer needs with science-backed solutions, positioning itself around protecting, healing and nurturing in pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world, while emphasising sustainability, access to healthcare and community support.
Average Trading Volume: 1,708,051
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £40.33B
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