LSE:RB.L 20 January 2026 - 24 February 2026

Reckitt shares closed up 1.7% at 6,092p on Friday ahead of a 24-for-25 share consolidation and 235p special dividend, both set for Feb. 2. Shareholders approved the moves with over 99% support. The company disclosed a buyback of 58,785 shares at 5,953.57p each, to be held as treasury stock. The dividend follows the £1.6 billion sale of Reckitt’s Essential Home unit to Advent International.

Reckitt Benckiser shares rose 0.3% to 6,012 pence in early London trading Friday. Investors face a 6 p.m. London cutoff to qualify for a 235 pence-per-share special dividend, with shares going ex-dividend Monday. The company continued share buybacks, purchasing 58,785 shares Thursday as part of its £1 billion programme. Shareholders approved the special dividend and a related share consolidation earlier this week.