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Rentokil Initial (RTO)
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Rentokil Initial (RTO) Price & Analysis

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RTO Stock Chart & Stats

$32.76
-$0.35(-1.43%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$32.76
-$0.35(-1.43%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Resilient EBITDA MarginsSustained EBITDA margins near 18–22% indicate a durable ability to convert revenue into operating profit. For a services business with subscription contracts, stable margins support reinvestment, fund capex/M&A and provide a cushion against cyclical revenue swings over the next 2–6 months.
Very Strong Free Cash Flow ConversionNear‑100% FCF conversion and rising absolute free cash flow strengthen internal funding for dividends, bolt‑on M&A and branch expansion. The cash profile materially improves balance sheet repair and supports management’s plan to reduce net debt/EBITDA toward 2.0–2.5x, enhancing financial flexibility.
Technology And Local Growth StrategyScale in IoT devices and internal AI deployments increase lead conversion, technician productivity and recurring revenue visibility. Combined with branch/brand expansion, these structural investments should lift local market share, improve unit economics and sustain growth drivers beyond short-term cycles.
Bears Say
Recent Sharp Revenue DropA large top‑line contraction weakens the revenue base that underpins recurring contract economics and margin absorption. If the decline persists it will constrain reinvestment capacity, slow deleveraging and force heavier reliance on cost cuts or M&A to restore growth over the medium term.
Material Leverage On The Balance SheetA capital structure that meaningfully uses debt limits headroom for additional borrowing and amplifies sensitivity to cash shocks. Elevated leverage reduces strategic flexibility for larger acquisitions or prolonged operating weakness and increases refinancing and interest‑rate exposure risk.
Large Termite Provisions And One-off Cash OutflowsSubstantial litigation provisions and recurring termite settlements impose persistent cash burdens and raise provisioning assumptions. These structural outflows can erode free cash flow, divert capital from growth initiatives, and create earnings volatility until legal exposures and claim trends subside.

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RTO FAQ

What was Rentokil Initial’s price range in the past 12 months?
Rentokil Initial lowest stock price was $19.60 and its highest was $33.46 in the past 12 months.
    What is Rentokil Initial’s market cap?
    Rentokil Initial’s market cap is $15.62B.
      When is Rentokil Initial’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Rentokil Initial’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 135 days.
        How were Rentokil Initial’s earnings last quarter?
        Rentokil Initial released its earnings results on Mar 05, 2026. The company reported $0.65 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.7 by -$0.05.
          Is Rentokil Initial overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Rentokil Initial’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Rentokil Initial pay dividends?
            Rentokil Initial pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.274 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.2%. See more information on Rentokil Initial dividends here
              What is Rentokil Initial’s EPS estimate?
              Rentokil Initial’s EPS estimate is 0.7.
                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 $0.65 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.7. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 11.27%.
                    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

                      Company Description

                      Rentokil Initial

                      Rentokil Initial plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides route-based services in North America, the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and internationally. It offers a range of pest control services for rodents, and flying and crawling insects, as well as other forms of wildlife management for commercial and residential customers. The company also provides hygiene services, including the provision and maintenance of products, such as soap and hand sanitizer dispensers, hand dryers, air care and purification, cubicle and surface sanitizers, feminine hygiene units, toilet paper dispensers, and floor protection mats. In addition, it engages in the supply and laundering of workwear, uniforms, cleanroom uniforms, and protective equipment. Further, the company installs and services interior and exterior plant displays, flowers, replica foliage, Christmas decorations, and ambient scenting for commercial businesses; offers property care services consisting of damp proofing, property conservation, and woodworm and wood rot treatment; and provides a range of specialist cleaning services, such as graffiti removal deep cleaning of kitchens and washrooms, trauma cleaning, and flood or fire damage cleaning, as well as specialist industrial cleaning and disinfection services, including the professional and discreet disinfection of areas that have been exposed to bio-hazardous situations, such as crime and trauma scenes, prison cells, void properties, emergency vehicles, and healthcare establishments. Additionally, it offers a range of healthcare waste management services comprising the collection, disposal, and recycling of hazardous and offensive waste produced by businesses and organizations associated with the provision of healthcare; and color-coded sharps disposal bins to deal with various types of waste. Rentokil Initial plc was founded in 1903 and is headquartered in Crawley, the United Kingdom.

                      Rentokil Initial (RTO) Earnings & Revenues

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                      RTO Earnings Call

                      Q4 2026
                      0:00 / 0:00
                      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 summaries
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