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LSE:RKT News 27 November 2025 - 3 February 2026

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 Group plc shares are heading into the final stretch of 2025 with two storylines that usually play well in consumer staples: steady shareholder returns and incremental, execution-focused growth moves. On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, the FTSE 100 group disclosed another round of share repurchases, while a new Malaysia distribution partnership put fresh emphasis on the company’s consumer health and hygiene portfolio in Southeast Asia. Investegate+1 The bigger backdrop for Reckitt stock remains its multi-year “simplify and focus” strategy: sharpening attention on a smaller set of high-growth “Powerbrands,” leaning harder into emerging markets, and progressing the planned divestment of
17 December 2025
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Reckitt Benckiser Group plc Stock (RKT): Buyback Momentum, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on 15 December 2025

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc Stock (RKT): Buyback Momentum, Analyst Forecasts, and What Investors Are Watching on 15 December 2025

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LSE: RKT) has become one of those “quietly loud” UK large-caps: the underlying business (consumer health and hygiene) is designed to be steady, but the equity story in 2025 has been anything but boring. A multi-year reshaping plan, an ongoing £1 billion buyback, an end-of-year divestment deadline, and fresh analyst calls are all colliding as the market heads into the final stretch of 2025. On 15 December 2025, Reckitt shares were trading around 5,972p (about £59.72), down 0.47% on the session on delayed pricing. London South East Below is a detailed look at the latest news
15 December 2025
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Reckitt Benckiser (LSE: RKT) Stock: This Week’s Move, Fresh News, and the Week-Ahead Catalysts (Updated 14 December 2025)

Reckitt Benckiser (LSE: RKT) Stock: This Week’s Move, Fresh News, and the Week-Ahead Catalysts (Updated 14 December 2025)

Updated: Sunday, 14 December 2025 (markets last closed Friday, 12 December 2025) Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (FTSE 100, LSE: RKT) heads into the new week hovering just below recent highs, with the share price supported by a steady drumbeat of buybacks and a narrative shift toward faster-growing Emerging Markets. The next few sessions are likely to be less about company-specific earnings (none scheduled imminently) and more about macro catalysts — notably UK inflation on Wednesday and the Bank of England (BoE) policy decision on Thursday — alongside any last-minute year-end updates on the company’s major portfolio reshaping plan. Below is
14 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

London, 13 December 2025 — Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LSE: RKT) heads into mid‑December with its shares hovering around the psychologically important 6,000p level after a strong year, as investors weigh three big forces: a steady stream of share buybacks, faster growth in emerging markets (especially China and India), and the ongoing legal overhang tied to U.S. infant-formula (NEC) litigation. Hargreaves Lansdown+2Reuters+2 What’s unusual (and very 2025) is that part of Reckitt’s growth narrative is being powered by modern commerce tactics—livestreaming, influencers and even AI-generated avatars—while the stock story remains anchored in old-fashioned capital returns and portfolio simplification. Reuters+1 Reckitt
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 Group plc, the FTSE 100 consumer health and hygiene group behind brands like Dettol, Durex, Lysol and Nurofen, is ending 2025 near the top of its trading range – and squarely back on investors’ radar. As of the close on 3 December 2025, Reckitt’s London‑listed shares finished at 5,952p, down 0.47% on the day, but up strongly over 2025 overall. Recent trading data show the stock has rallied more than 20% year‑to‑date and is hovering close to its 52‑week high. MarketScreener+1 The recent move is being driven by three big storylines: Below is a structured look at the
3 December 2025
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Reckitt Benckiser (LON:RKT) Stock on 2 December 2025: Barclays Upgrade, Buybacks and 2026 Forecasts

Reckitt Benckiser (LON:RKT) Stock on 2 December 2025: Barclays Upgrade, Buybacks and 2026 Forecasts

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LON:RKT), the FTSE 100 maker of Dettol, Durex and Lysol, is back in the spotlight on 2 December 2025 thanks to a powerful mix of share buybacks, an upbeat third‑quarter update and a fresh upgrade from Barclays that pushes its price target up to £70. Investegate+1 As of the latest close on Monday, 1 December 2025, Reckitt shares finished at 5,994p, up 2.43% on the day, having traded between 5,852p and 5,998p. StockInvest+1 Real‑time feeds early on Tuesday suggested the stock was hovering around the 6,000p mark, very close to all‑time highs for this cycle. MarketBeat+1
2 December 2025
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

Published 1 December 2025 – informational only, not investment advice. Reckitt Benckiser share price today: near a 52‑week high Reckitt Benckiser Group plc, the FTSE 100 consumer goods group behind brands such as Dettol, Durex, Nurofen, Lysol and Finish, is ending 2025 in far better shape than it started. Reuters+1 As of 1 December 2025, Reckitt’s London‑listed shares (ticker RKT) are trading at around 5,960p, according to live data from Investing.com. That leaves the stock only a few percentage points below its 52‑week high of 6,014p, set on 22 October 2025, and well above the year’s low of 4,579p hit
1 December 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

London, 27 November 2025 – Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (LON:RKT), the maker of Dettol, Durex and Lysol, is back in the spotlight today as it discloses another share repurchase under its ongoing £1 billion buyback, while analysts continue to edge price targets higher following a strong third quarter. RKT share price today: steady near recent highs Data from MarketScreener and other analyst platforms shows Reckitt Benckiser shares trading around 5,860p today, leaving the stock up just over 20% year‑to‑date after a strong rebound through the autumn.MarketScreener+1 That recovery has been driven by: While intraday moves are being buffeted by broader
27 November 2025
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Stock Market Today

SMIC stock set for results test this week as Hong Kong market reopens

SMIC stock set for results test this week as Hong Kong market reopens

8 February 2026
SMIC shares closed up 0.22% at HK$67.60 on Friday in Hong Kong. The board will announce unaudited results on Feb. 10, and shareholders vote Feb. 12 on acquiring the remaining 49% of SMNC. The register of members closes Feb. 9–12. SMIC plans to pay mainly with new RMB shares.
MediaTek stock price drops 3.4% as Taiwan market shuts; what investors watch next week

MediaTek stock price drops 3.4% as Taiwan market shuts; what investors watch next week

8 February 2026
MediaTek shares closed down 3.4% at NT$1,710 on Friday in Taipei, with 11.8 million shares traded before the market shut for the weekend. The company said it will double investment in data-center chips and advanced packaging, while warning of rising supply chain costs. Fourth-quarter sales rose 8.8% to NT$150.2 billion, but net income slipped 3.6%. Investors face uncertainty ahead of the Lunar New Year break and a weaker tech sector mood.
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