Rentokil Initial (RTO)
NYSE:RTO
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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%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$22.72 - $34.67
Previous CloseN/A
Volume118.13K
Average Volume (3M)792.30K
Market Cap
$14.96B
Enterprise Value$14.12B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$2.32B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$6.12B
Price to Earnings (P/E)36.9
Beta0.70
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.65Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.2%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.99
Shares Outstanding505,207,980
10 Day Avg. Volume681,139
30 Day Avg. Volume792,301
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.54
Price to Book (P/B)2.71
Price to Sales (P/S)2.15
P/FCF Ratio19.32
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.94
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.74
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit12.73
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.88
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)1.44
Revenue Forecast (FY)$7.27B
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.
Rentokil Initial News
RTO FAQ
What was Rentokil Initial’s price range in the past 12 months?
Rentokil Initial lowest stock price was $22.72 and its highest was $34.66 in the past 12 months.
What is Rentokil Initial’s market cap?
Rentokil Initial’s market cap is $14.96B.
When is Rentokil Initial’s upcoming earnings report date?
Rentokil Initial’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 50 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.
Does Rentokil Initial pay dividends?
Rentokil Initial pays a Semiannually dividend of $0.412 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 0.65.
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 11.269%.
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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Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
RTO Sentiment 75%
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Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
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News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
20.12%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
6.51%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.20%
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
Q4 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 summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
2.97% Mutual Funds
4.16% Other Institutional Investors
91.99% Public Companies and
Individual Investors