Reckitt Benckiser Group/£RKT
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About Reckitt Benckiser Group
Reckitt Benckiser Group is a British multinational consumer goods company headquartered in Slough, England. It operates within the health, hygiene, and home product categories. The company's key brands include Dettol, Lysol, Durex, and Nurofen, offering a wide range of products from disinfectants to pharmaceuticals. Founded in 1999 through the merger of Reckitt & Colman and Benckiser, the company has a significant global presence, with operations in over 60 countries. Reckitt Benckiser's strategic strength lies in its diversified product portfolio and strong brand recognition, which facilitate its competitive positioning in various consumer markets.
Ticker
£RKT
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
37,900
Headquarters
Website
RKT Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£40B
32.60
£1.80
0.07
£2.06
3.51%
Price and volume
Market cap
£40B
Beta
0.07
52-week high
£59.10
52-week low
£45.79
Average daily volume
1.6M
Dividend rate
£2.06
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.556
Quick ratio
0.362
Long term debt to equity
101.922
Total debt to equity
148.11
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
112.00%
Interest coverage (TTM)
8.03%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
3,564
Gross margin (TTM)
60.89%
Net profit margin (TTM)
8.88%
Operating margin (TTM)
23.38%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
34.00%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£370,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
8.01%
Return on equity (TTM)
17.37%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
32.601
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.888
Price to book
6.32
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-3.84
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
20.033
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
4.99%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
2.931
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.51%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-2.41%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-16.67%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.12%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.66%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-24.88%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-8.29%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.68%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
4.77%
What the Analysts think about RKT
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Reckitt Benckiser Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Reckitt sold a majority stake in its Essential Home business to Advent International for $4.8 billion, retaining a 30 % interest and earmarking $2.2 billion for a special dividend and share consolidation, sharpening its focus on high-margin core Powerbrands and enhancing shareholder returns (Reuters)
Emerging Markets net revenue grew 12.8 % on a like-for-like basis in H1 2025—driven by 7.1 % volume growth and 5.7 % price/mix improvement—buoying adjusted operating profit margin by 270 bps to 19.9 % and underscoring the strength of Reckitt’s global footprint (MarketScreener)
Core Reckitt’s Powerbrands delivered 5.3 % like-for-like net revenue growth in Q2 2025, exceeding expectations and prompting the company to raise its full-year Core LFL revenue growth guidance to above 4 % (WSJ)
Critics argue the Essential Home sale values the division at up to $4.8 billion—up to £1 billion below some expectations—while Reckitt retains a 30% stake, leaving the company exposed to ongoing underperformance and diluting the benefits of a clean exit (FT)
The Essential Home division saw a 7 % like-for-like net revenue decline to £482 million in Q1 2025, highlighting persistent weakness that led to its divestment and signaling challenges in Reckitt’s non-core portfolio (Reuters)
Reckitt’s Mead Johnson infant formula business remains under strategic review amid costly U.S. litigation and a prior $5 billion writedown, creating earnings volatility and uncertainty over the timing and proceeds of any disposal (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 3 Oct 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Reckitt Benckiser Group stock?
Reckitt Benckiser Group (RKT) has a market cap of £40B as of October 22, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Reckitt Benckiser Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Reckitt Benckiser Group (RKT) stock is 32.6 as of October 22, 2025.
Does Reckitt Benckiser Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Reckitt Benckiser Group (RKT) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 22, 2025, the dividend rate is £2.061 and the yield is 3.51%. Reckitt Benckiser Group has a payout ratio of 112% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Reckitt Benckiser Group dividend payment date?
The next Reckitt Benckiser Group (RKT) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Reckitt Benckiser Group?
Reckitt Benckiser Group (RKT) has a beta rating of 0.07. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.