# Rentokil Initial plc (RTO)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/RTO · data as of 2026-10-15 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Rentokil Initial plc (RTO), nexqual.com/RTO" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 20.82 (+2.87% on the day) · last close of Oct 15, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 20.24 · day 20.58–20.85 · 52w 19.5–34.67 · market cap $10.5B · NYQ

## Key facts
- 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
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)
|  | 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) |

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## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/RTO · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt