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Reckitt Benckiser Group (RKT) Share Price, News & Analysis

GBX 4,538
+38.00 (+0.84%)
(As of 09/6/2024 ET)
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Today's Range
4,484
▼
4,539
50-Day Range
4,093
▼
4,538
52-Week Range
4,034
▼
6,006
Volume
1.61 million shs
Average Volume
3.63 million shs
Market Capitalization
£31.59 billion
P/E Ratio
2,091.24
Dividend Yield
4.32%
Price Target
GBX 4,800
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Reckitt Benckiser Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
5.8% Upside
GBX 4,800 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
N/A
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.07 out of 5 stars

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About Reckitt Benckiser Group Stock (LON:RKT)

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc manufactures and sells health, hygiene, and nutrition products worldwide. It offers acne treatment creams, facial washes, and cleansing pads; germ protection products; condoms; heartburn and indigestion solutions; joints health products; chest congestion, cough, and sinus remedies; brain health products; migraine-headaches and rheumatic pain products; sore throat medications; and hair removal products under the Airborne, Clearasil, Dettol, Durex, Gaviscon, Move Free, Neuriva, Nurofen, Mucinex, Strepsils, and Veet brands. The company also offers home fragrances and devices; water softeners; home cleaning products; dish washes; toilet cleaners; disinfecting sprays wipes, laundry sanitisers, and others; sprays, baits, and plug-ins for pest control; stain removals; and fabric washing under the Air Wick, Calgon, Cillit Bang, Finish, Harpic, Lysol, Mortein, Vanish, and Woolite brands. In addition, it provides nutritious complementary foods and milk formulas for infant and young children under the Enfamil and Nutramigen brands. The company was founded in 1819 and is headquartered in Slough, the United Kingdom.

RKT Stock Price History

RKT Stock News Headlines

September 1, 2024 | americanbankingnews.com
Reckitt Benckiser Group (LON:RKT) Rating Lowered to Neutral at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
August 30, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com
Reckitt (RKT) was downgraded to a Hold Rating at J.P. Morgan
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August 20, 2024 | marketwatch.com
Reckitt Benckiser Group falls Tuesday, still outperforms market
August 14, 2024 | msn.com
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August 14, 2024 | msn.com
This much-loved UK share is at a 52-week low, but I wouldn’t touch it with a bargepole!
August 12, 2024 | marketwatch.com
Reckitt Benckiser Group remains steady Monday, underperforms market
July 31, 2024 | marketwatch.com
Reckitt Benckiser Group rises Wednesday, still underperforms market
September 7, 2024 | Mode Mobile (Ad)
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July 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com
It Might Not Be A Great Idea To Buy Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LON:RKT) For Its Next Dividend
July 26, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com
Citi Keeps Their Buy Rating on Reckitt (RKT)
July 24, 2024 | msn.com
Will the Reckitt share price finally recover after announcing a major shakeup?
July 19, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com
Hold Rating on Reckitt Amidst Sales Impact from Tornado-Stricken Infant Formula Warehouse
July 19, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.com
Reckitt (RKT) Receives a Hold from Kepler Capital
May 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com
Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (3RB.BE)
May 27, 2024 | msn.com
Here’s how I’d start investing with £600
April 29, 2024 | lse.co.uk
London midday: Stocks maintain gains as Frasers, Anglo rally
April 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com
Chinese spend more on diapers and Colgate despite economic woes
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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 9/13 Dividend
8/01/2024
Today
9/07/2024
Dividend Payable
9/13/2024
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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
LON
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products
Sub-Industry
Banking
Current Symbol
LON:RKT
CUSIP
N/A
CIK
N/A
Web
www.reckitt.com
Phone
44 17 5321 7800
Fax
N/A
Employees
26,000
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
GBX 4,800
High Stock Price Target
GBX 5,200
Low Stock Price Target
GBX 4,400
Potential Upside/Downside
+5.8%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.00
Research Coverage
4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)
GBX 2.17
Trailing P/E Ratio
2,091.24
Forward P/E Ratio
14.24
P/E Growth
2.38
Net Income
£1.54 billion
Net Margins
10.78%
Pretax Margin
N/A
Return on Equity
17.91%
Return on Assets
7.51%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
109.95
Current Ratio
0.69
Quick Ratio
0.46

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£14.33 billion
Price / Sales
2.20
Cash Flow
GBX 138.76 per share
Price / Cash Flow
32.70
Book Value
GBX 1,155 per share
Price / Book
3.93

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
696,040,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£31.59 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.08
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Kristoffer Loe Licht (Age 48)
    CEO & Executive Director
    Comp: $2.54M
  • Ms. Shannon Sue Eisenhardt (Age 50)
    CFO & Executive Director
    Comp: $830.86k
  • Mr. Filippo Catalano (Age 51)
    Chief Information & Digitisation Officer
  • Mr. Richard Joyce
    Head of Investor Relations
  • Ms. Catheryn O'Rourke (Age 51)
    Senior VP, General Counsel & Company Secretary
  • Mr. Fabrice Beaulieu (Age 50)
    Chief Marketing, Sustainability & Corporate Affairs Officer
  • Mr. Ranjay Radhakrishnan (Age 53)
    Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Mr. Sami Naffakh (Age 53)
    Chief Supply Officer
  • Mr. Volker Kuhn (Age 56)
    President of Hygiene
  • Ms. Angela Naef Ph.D. (Age 48)
    Chief Research & Development Officer

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Insiders

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Should I Buy Reckitt Benckiser Group Stock? RKT Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Reckitt Benckiser Group plc:

  • The stock price of Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LON:RKT) has shown resilience, trading down only 0.2% recently, indicating stability in the face of market fluctuations.
  • Reckitt Benckiser Group plc has a diverse product portfolio focusing on health, hygiene, and nutrition products, providing a stable revenue stream across different sectors.
  • Recent analyst upgrades have raised the target price for Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, indicating positive sentiment and growth potential in the company's performance.
  • Insider buying activity, such as the acquisition of shares by an insider at a price of GBX 4,509 ($58.59) per share, can signal confidence in the company's future prospects.
  • Reckitt Benckiser Group plc has a strong market capitalization of £29.41 billion, reflecting the company's size and stability in the market.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Reckitt Benckiser Group plc for these reasons:

  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 109.95 may raise concerns about its financial leverage and ability to manage debt effectively, impacting long-term financial health.
  • Reckitt Benckiser Group plc's dividend payout ratio of 9,032.26% is exceptionally high, indicating a significant portion of earnings being distributed as dividends, potentially limiting reinvestment for growth.
  • The company's current ratio of 0.69 and quick ratio of 0.46 suggest potential liquidity challenges in meeting short-term obligations, which could affect operational flexibility.
  • With a PE ratio of 1,945.16, Reckitt Benckiser Group plc's stock may be considered overvalued by some investors, posing a risk of a price correction in the future.
  • The company's declining trading volume, as seen with a 48% decrease in shares changing hands recently, could indicate weakening investor interest or market sentiment towards the stock.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Reckitt Benckiser Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

RKT Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have RKT shares performed this year?

Reckitt Benckiser Group's stock was trading at GBX 5,420 at the start of the year. Since then, RKT stock has decreased by 16.3% and is now trading at GBX 4,538.
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This page (LON:RKT) was last updated on 9/7/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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