Rentokil Initial plc (RTO) Stock Price & Analysis
Rentokil Initial plc (RTO) closed at USD 20.82 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 2.87% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 20.24; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 20.58–20.85 on volume of 1,388,492 shares. Market capitalization is $10.48B, with a 52-week range of USD 19.5–34.67 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
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Key facts (RTO)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 1.67 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 30.58 (range 25.9–35).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -20.3% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -45.5% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-07-30, EPS estimate USD —, revenue estimate $0K.
Analysts (RTO)
Consensus Buy (mean 1.67 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 30.58 (low 25.9, high 35).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | Goldman Sachs | Upgrade | Neutral → Buy |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (RTO)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2021-10-11) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -20.3% | -45.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -20.3% | -11.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 34.7% | 33.7% |
| Max drawdown | -42.3% (Apr 2026→Sep 2026) | -49.1% (Nov 2021→Sep 2026) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC)
| Price | USD 20.82 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.87% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 20.24 |
| Open | USD 20.68 |
| Day Range | USD 20.58 – 20.85 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 19.5 – 34.67 |
| Volume | 1,388,492 shares |
| Market Cap | $10.48B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (RTO)
Nexqual's technical model rates RTO "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 45.64 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 22.27) |
| MACD | -0.63 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (RTO)
Wall Street analysts rate RTO "Buy" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 30.58 (range USD 25.9–35), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 30.58 |
| High Target | USD 35 |
| Low Target | USD 25.9 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (RTO)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-30 |
|---|
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (RTO)
| Total Revenue | $7.13B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +6.70% |
| Gross Margin | +14.01% |
| Operating Margin | +12.79% |
| Profit Margin | +6.70% |
| ROE | +5.97% |
| Debt / Equity | 1.11 |
| Current Ratio | 1.06 |
| Total Cash | $2.47B |
| Total Debt | $6.14B |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Financial Health Score (RTO)
Nexqual rates Rentokil Initial plc's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -2% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 14%, operating 13% |
| Balance Sheet | Mixed — $2.47B cash vs $6.14B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $930M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 6%, ROA 4.0% |
Ownership (RTO)
| Insider Ownership | +0.01% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +15.68% |
| Shares Outstanding | 503.25M |
| Float | 495.40M |
| Short % of Float | +0.76% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Leadership (RTO)
Rentokil Initial plc is led by Michael A. Duffy (age 55), CEO & Executive Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
| CEO & Executive Director | Michael A. Duffy (age 55) |
|---|---|
| CFO & Director | Paul Russell Edgecliffe-Johnson (age 53) |
| Director of Corporate Communications | Malcolm Padley |
| Group Human Resources Director | Vanessa Evans (age 56) |
| US Chairman Emeritus | John Myers (age 67) |
Major Backers & Investors (RTO)
Notable institutional backers of Rentokil Initial plc include Jupiter Topco LLC, JANUS INVESTMENT FUND-Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund, Bank of America Corporation, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Jupiter Topco LLC | 4.55% |
| JANUS INVESTMENT FUND-Janus Henderson Enterprise Fund | 3.09% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 1.8% |
| Gates Capital Management, Inc. | 1.39% |
| Envestnet Asset Management Inc. | 0.69% |
| Schroder Investment Management Group | 0.63% |
| River Road Asset Management, LLC | 0.49% |
| Snyder Capital Management, LP | 0.49% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 4.56% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:19 UTC.
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