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Reckitt Benckiser share price falls as buyback tranche ends and share consolidation bites

Reckitt Benckiser share price falls as buyback tranche ends and share consolidation bites

Reckitt shares fell 1.3% to 6,100 pence in early London trading after the company completed the second tranche of its £1 billion buyback and implemented a 25-for-24 share consolidation tied to a 235p special dividend. The new shares now trade under a fresh ISIN, with total voting rights at 644,753,406. The special dividend is set for payment on Feb. 20.
3 February 2026
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Reckitt share price slides in London: what RKT investors are watching ahead of the special dividend vote

Reckitt share price slides in London: what RKT investors are watching ahead of the special dividend vote

Reckitt shares dropped 3.8% to 5,788 pence in early London trading Monday, ahead of a shareholder vote on a £1.6 billion capital return plan set for Jan. 27. The proposal includes a 235p special dividend and a 24-for-25 share consolidation, with the record date on Jan. 30 and payment due Feb. 20. The moves follow the sale of Reckitt’s Essential Home business.
26 January 2026
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Reckitt share price slips into dividend-vote week — what happens next for RKT stock

Reckitt share price slips into dividend-vote week — what happens next for RKT stock

Reckitt Benckiser shares fell 1.57% Friday to 6,018 pence, trimming year-to-date gains to 0.3%. Shareholders vote Tuesday on a £1.6 billion special dividend and a 24-for-25 share consolidation after the Essential Home sale. The record date is Jan. 30, with shares going ex-dividend Feb. 2 and payment due Feb. 20, pending approval. The company faces ongoing litigation over its Mead Johnson infant formula in the U.S.
25 January 2026
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Reckitt Benckiser (LSE: RKT) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Catalysts as of Dec. 25, 2025

Reckitt Benckiser (LSE: RKT) Stock: Latest News, Analyst Price Targets, and 2026 Catalysts as of Dec. 25, 2025

Reckitt Benckiser closed at 5,978p on 24 December, near recent highs after touching 6,080p on 19 December. Santander initiated coverage with an “outperform” rating and a 7,030p target, implying 17.6% upside. Other broker actions in December included downgrades from Morningstar and Morgan Stanley. The stock saw lighter holiday trading and awaits the Essential Home divestment deadline.
25 December 2025
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Top UK Stocks to Buy Today (24 December 2025): Best FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 Shares to Watch on the London Stock Exchange

Top UK Stocks to Buy Today (24 December 2025): Best FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 Shares to Watch on the London Stock Exchange

BP agreed to sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $10.1 billion, generating about $6 billion for debt reduction. The London Stock Exchange closes early at 12:30 GMT for Christmas, with thin trading and the FTSE 100 steady. Wickes completed a £20 million buyback, while Barclays and NatWest advanced in the Evelyn Partners auction. The pound remains above $1.35.
24 December 2025
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Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (RKT.L) Stock: Buyback Update, Malaysia Distribution Deal and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (RKT.L) Stock: Buyback Update, Malaysia Distribution Deal and Analyst Forecasts on Dec. 17, 2025

Reckitt Benckiser on Wednesday disclosed a repurchase of 58,400 shares at an average 5,993.10p each, with shares to be held in treasury. The company also announced a new distribution partnership with DKSH in Malaysia to expand its consumer health and hygiene reach. On December 15, Reckitt cancelled 30 million treasury shares. Total voting rights now stand at 672,455,622 shares.
17 December 2025
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Reckitt Benckiser (RKT.L) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis on 13 December 2025: Buybacks, Emerging-Market Momentum, and Key Risks Ahead

Reckitt Benckiser (RKT.L) Stock News, Forecasts and Analysis on 13 December 2025: Buybacks, Emerging-Market Momentum, and Key Risks Ahead

Reckitt Benckiser shares closed at 5,998p on 12 December, near a 52-week high, after gaining 24% over the year. The company continues daily share buybacks and reports strong digital-driven growth in China and physical expansion in India. Legal risks from U.S. infant-formula litigation persist. Market cap stands at £40.36bn, with a P/E of 17.24 and a 3.37% dividend yield.
13 December 2025
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Reckitt Benckiser (LON:RKT) Stock Outlook on 3 December 2025: Barclays Upgrade, Buybacks and a $2.2bn Special Dividend

Reckitt Benckiser (LON:RKT) Stock Outlook on 3 December 2025: Barclays Upgrade, Buybacks and a $2.2bn Special Dividend

Reckitt Benckiser shares closed at 5,952p in London on 3 December 2025, up over 20% year-to-date and near a 52-week high. The rally follows a Barclays upgrade, strong Q3 results led by emerging markets, and a £1bn buyback with a $2.2bn special dividend. Trading volume reached 1.4 million shares. Q3 like-for-like net revenue rose 7%, beating analyst forecasts.
3 December 2025
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Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LON:RKT) Stock: Barclays Upgrade, Q3 2025 Momentum and 2026 Forecasts

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LON:RKT) Stock: Barclays Upgrade, Q3 2025 Momentum and 2026 Forecasts

Reckitt Benckiser shares traded near a 52-week high at 5,960p in London on December 1, up about 21% over 12 months. Barclays upgraded the stock to Overweight, raising its price target to £70, citing improved operations and stronger emerging-market growth. Market value stands just under £40 billion. The upgrade follows solid Q3 results and a major portfolio reshuffle.
1 December 2025
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Reckitt Benckiser (LON:RKT) Stock Today, 28 November 2025: Fresh Buyback RNS and JPMorgan Target Lift Keep £1bn Programme in Focus

Reckitt Benckiser (LON:RKT) Stock Today, 28 November 2025: Fresh Buyback RNS and JPMorgan Target Lift Keep £1bn Programme in Focus

Reckitt Benckiser bought back 59,650 shares at an average 5,866.78p on 27 November, holding nearly 58.9 million shares in treasury after the transaction. Shares dipped 0.4% to 5,848p Friday morning. The company’s buyback programme continues, with over 238,000 shares repurchased this week. Market capitalisation stands near £40 billion.
28 November 2025
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Reckitt Benckiser (RKT) News Today, 27 November 2025: JPMorgan Target Hike and Fresh Buyback Keep £1bn Programme in Focus

Reckitt Benckiser (RKT) News Today, 27 November 2025: JPMorgan Target Hike and Fresh Buyback Keep £1bn Programme in Focus

Reckitt Benckiser disclosed a repurchase of 59,420 shares from BNP Paribas on 27 November, held in treasury, bringing total voting rights to 673,265,438. The move is part of a £1 billion buyback program. Shares traded near 5,860p, up over 20% year-to-date. JPMorgan raised its price target to 6,100p, while Bernstein reiterated a 6,500p target.
27 November 2025
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  • UK Stocks Edge Lower Amid Middle East Tensions and Weak Housing Data
    April 9, 2026, 12:37 PM EDT. London's FTSE 100 slipped 0.05% as renewed Iran-US tensions flared following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, leading Iran to block oil tanker passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Danske Bank warned of likely escalation due to persistent ceasefire disputes. UK housing market data showed worsening conditions, with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors reporting a -23% house price balance in March, its weakest since December 2023, dampening prospects for UK-listed housebuilders. RICS and RBC Capital Markets highlighted deteriorating buyer demand and sales expectations amid rising mortgage costs and energy price volatility. On the corporate front, London Stock Exchange Group gained 0.18% after announcing a £900 million share buyback, while British American Tobacco shares fell 1.99% following the appointment of Dragos Constantinescu as CFO effective September 1.

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Salesforce Stock Hits Fresh 52-Week Low Despite AI Growth and $50 Billion Buyback

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9 April 2026
Salesforce shares hit a new 52-week low Thursday, dropping 3.7% to $169.76 despite reporting 12% revenue growth and strong demand for its AI products. The broader software sector continued to slide, with the S&P 500 software and services index down about $1 trillion since January. Salesforce raised its buyback authorization to $50 billion and increased its dividend to 44 cents a share.
ServiceNow Stock Hits Fresh 52-Week Low as Analysts Cut Targets Ahead of Earnings

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SoFi Technologies Stock Slips as Wall Street Cuts Targets Ahead of Q1 Earnings

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SoFi Technologies shares fell 1.9% to $16.18 Thursday after KBW and Wells Fargo cut price targets ahead of first-quarter results due April 29. The moves follow Muddy Waters’ short position and claims of accounting issues, which SoFi denies. Affirm and LendingClub also traded lower. Barclays and other banks have trimmed targets as concerns mount over credit quality and sector valuations.
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