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RTO Stock Chart & Stats
$28.37
$0.32(1.13%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$28.37
$0.32(1.13%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$23.26 - $34.67
Previous Close$28.69
Volume1.36M
Average Volume (3M)792.30K
Market Cap
$12.23B
Enterprise Value$18.12K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.49B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.18B
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.5
Beta0.65
Next Earnings
Mar 04, 2027EPS Estimate
0.58Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.54%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.94
Shares Outstanding505,207,980
10 Day Avg. Volume681,139
30 Day Avg. Volume792,301
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.53
Price to Book (P/B)2.71
Price to Sales (P/S)2.15
P/FCF Ratio19.32
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$26.70Price Target Upside-5.89% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)1.4
Revenue Forecast (FY)$7.26B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Service ModelRentokil’s route-based, contract-focused business yields predictable recurring revenue and high customer retention. That installed base and cross-sell between pest and hygiene reduce revenue volatility and support durable cash flows and margin stability across economic cycles.
Very Strong Free Cash FlowConsistently high free cash flow and near-100% conversion provide structural capacity to fund capex, bolt-on M&A, dividends and debt reduction. Strong cash generation underpins balance-sheet repair and strategic reinvestment without relying on equity issuance.
Operational Initiatives & Tech AdoptionLarge-scale tech deployment and digital tools can sustainably raise productivity, lead conversion and route efficiency. Combined with branch/brand expansion and delivered cost savings, these structural initiatives support margin improvement and scalable growth over the medium term.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageMaterial reliance on debt limits financial flexibility and raises sensitivity to cash-flow shocks. With modest operating-cashflow coverage of debt and leverage only recently improving, the capital structure leaves less room for adverse cycles or larger unexpected outflows without slowing reinvestment or M&A.
Termite Provision And LitigationLarge and growing termite provisions create recurring, hard-to-predict cash drains and raise legal risk. Increased long-term inflation assumptions and repeat cash settlements can materially erode free cash flow available for deleveraging and strategic programs over multiple years.
Transformation & Integration DisruptionExecution hiccups from unified field-system migrations and significant one-off/transformation cash outflows (~$80–85m) can depress growth and raise service-risk. Pauses and remediation slow rollout of efficiency gains, making near-term revenue momentum and margin improvements contingent on successful integration.
Rentokil Initial News
RTO FAQ
What was Rentokil Initial’s price range in the past 12 months?
Rentokil Initial lowest stock price was $23.26 and its highest was $34.66 in the past 12 months.
What is Rentokil Initial’s market cap?
Rentokil Initial’s market cap is $12.23B.
When is Rentokil Initial’s upcoming earnings report date?
Rentokil Initial’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 04, 2027 which is in 202 days.
How were Rentokil Initial’s earnings last quarter?
Rentokil Initial released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $0.386 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.658 by -$0.272.
Is Rentokil Initial overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Rentokil Initial’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Rentokil Initial pay dividends?
Rentokil Initial pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.224 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.54%. See more information on Rentokil Initial dividends here
What is Rentokil Initial’s EPS estimate?
Rentokil Initial’s EPS estimate is 0.58.
How many shares outstanding does Rentokil Initial have?
Rentokil Initial has 505,207,980 shares outstanding.
What happened to Rentokil Initial’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Rentokil Initial reported an EPS of $0.386 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.658. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -17.601%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Rentokil Initial?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in RTO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Rentokil Initial Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$26.70 (-5.89% Downside)
$26.70 (-5.89% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
RTO Sentiment 75%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 336.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 12.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 12.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
20.12%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.54%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Rentokil Initial
Rentokil Initial plc is a global service provider operating across North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and the Pacific, delivering a wide array of essential business support solutions through a route-based model. The company offers comprehensive pest control for both commercial and residential customers, addressing issues ranging from rodents and insects to wildlife management. Its extensive hygiene services include the provision and maintenance of products like soap and hand sanitizer dispensers, air purification systems, feminine hygiene units, and floor protection mats. Rentokil Initial also specializes in the supply and laundering of various workwear, uniforms—including those for cleanrooms—and protective equipment. For commercial clients, the company enhances environments through the installation and maintenance of interior and exterior plant displays, floral arrangements, seasonal decorations like Christmas displays, and ambient scenting. Additionally, it provides property care services such as damp proofing, property conservation, and treatments for woodworm and wood rot. A significant part of its expertise lies in specialist cleaning services, which encompass routine deep cleaning of kitchens and washrooms, graffiti removal, trauma cleaning, flood and fire damage restoration, industrial cleaning, and the professional disinfection of bio-hazardous environments like crime scenes, healthcare facilities, or areas exposed to biological contaminants. Furthermore, Rentokil Initial offers critical healthcare waste management, handling the collection, disposal, and recycling of hazardous and offensive medical waste, along with providing specialized color-coded sharps disposal bins. Established in 1903, the company is headquartered in Crawley, United Kingdom.
RTO Company Deck
RTO Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call balanced clear evidence of operational recovery, solid financial and cash generation, improved margins and decisive strategic moves in North America, international markets and technology adoption against notable legacy and transformation-related costs. The largest negative item is the material increase in the termite provision and associated cash outflows and elevated one-off transformation costs. On balance, the advances in revenue, profit, cash flow, improved lead flow, and tangible efficiency delivery materially outweigh the negatives, though execution and litigation risks remain.View all RTO earnings summariesRTO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$26.70
▼(-5.89% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
2.87% Mutual Funds
1.70% Other Institutional Investors
94.57% Public Companies and
Individual Investors