Rentokil Initial Discloses ADS Purchase by Trust Linked to Non-Executive Director

Rentokil Initial ( (GB:RTO) ) has shared an update.

Rentokil Initial plc disclosed that the Samuel J. Mitchell, Jr. Revocable Trust, a person closely associated with non-executive director Samuel Mitchell, purchased 30 American Depositary Shares of the company on 11 August 2025 at a price of $25.12 per ADS on the New York Stock Exchange, bringing Mitchell’s total beneficial holding to 120 ADSs. The transaction, reported under UK Market Abuse Regulation requirements, slightly increases board-related insider ownership and provides investors with additional transparency on director-affiliated share dealings, though the size of the trade is not material to the company’s overall capital structure.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:RTO) stock is a Buy with a £510.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Rentokil Initial stock, see the GB:RTO Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:RTO Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:RTO is a Outperform.

Rentokil Initial’s overall stock score is driven by strong technical analysis and positive corporate events, which indicate robust market momentum and strategic focus. However, the high P/E ratio suggests potential overvaluation, and financial performance highlights challenges in profitability and cash flow sustainability.

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More about Rentokil Initial

Rentokil Initial plc is a global business services company specialising in pest control, hygiene and related workplace services. The group operates across multiple regions, providing recurring service-based solutions to commercial and residential customers, and is listed in both the UK and via American Depositary Shares in the US market.

Average Trading Volume: 7,546,256

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £10.88B

For a thorough assessment of RTO stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.