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Reckitt Benckiser share price dips in London as investors brace for dividend cash return

Reckitt Benckiser share price dips in London as investors brace for dividend cash return

Reckitt Benckiser shares slipped 0.2% to 6,382 pence in early London trading Friday, after closing up 1.27% Thursday. The stock remains near its 52-week high ahead of a 235 pence special dividend payout on Feb. 20. CEO Kris Licht and CFO Shannon Eisenhardt will present at the CAGNY conference Feb. 19. Investors remain alert to U.S. litigation risks tied to the Mead Johnson unit.
13 February 2026
Reckitt Benckiser share price ticks higher in London as dividend clock and results loom

Reckitt Benckiser share price ticks higher in London as dividend clock and results loom

Reckitt Benckiser shares rose 0.1% to 6,316 pence by 0816 GMT after a prior close of 6,310. The company plans a special dividend of 235 pence per share on Feb. 20 and will report full-year results on March 5. Reckitt recently completed a share consolidation and sold its Essential Home business, retaining a 30% stake. The company continues to face U.S. lawsuits tied to its Mead Johnson unit.
10 February 2026
Reckitt share price slips as £1.6 bln special dividend clock ticks toward Friday record date

Reckitt share price slips as £1.6 bln special dividend clock ticks toward Friday record date

Reckitt shares fell 0.1% to 5,936 pence in early London trading ahead of Friday’s record date for a 235p special dividend. Shareholders approved the payout, a 24-for-25 share consolidation, and renewed buyback authorities at a Jan. 27 meeting. Shares will trade ex-dividend and post-consolidation from Feb. 2. The £1.6 billion cash payment is set for Feb. 20.
29 January 2026
Reckitt share price nudges higher after vote clears 235p special dividend and share consolidation

Reckitt share price nudges higher after vote clears 235p special dividend and share consolidation

Reckitt Benckiser shares rose 0.1% to 5,968 pence after shareholders approved a 235p special dividend and a share consolidation, both passing with over 99% support. The final day to trade existing shares is Jan. 30, with ex-dividend and consolidated shares set to begin trading Feb. 2. The £1.6 billion payout follows the sale of the Essential Home business. Reckitt also repurchased 51,050 shares on Jan. 26 for treasury.
28 January 2026
Reckitt Benckiser share price dips after Philippines recall scare; RKT eyes dividend vote

Reckitt Benckiser share price dips after Philippines recall scare; RKT eyes dividend vote

Reckitt shares fell 0.3% to 5,938 pence in early London trading after the company denied reports of a product recall in the Philippines, stating the cited infant formula is not sold there. Investors are watching a shareholder vote Tuesday on a 235 pence special dividend and share consolidation. Reckitt repurchased over 51,000 shares on Jan. 26 at an average price of 5,876.10 pence. Full-year results are due March 5.
27 January 2026
Reckitt Benckiser (LON:RKT) Stock Near 52‑Week High: Price, Forecast and NEC Risk Update – December 5, 2025

Reckitt Benckiser (LON:RKT) Stock Near 52‑Week High: Price, Forecast and NEC Risk Update – December 5, 2025

Reckitt shares traded near a record high of 6,016p on the London Stock Exchange after a strong third quarter and a $4.8 billion sale of its Essential Home unit. The stock is up over 25% from its 52-week low, with a market value near £40 billion. Analysts cite portfolio reshaping and upgrades, though U.S. infant-formula litigation remains unresolved.
5 December 2025

Stock Market Today

  • Notable Tuesday Options Activity in DBI, DKNG, SGHC Highlights Market Interest
    June 9, 2026, 4:03 PM EDT. Significant options trading activity was observed Tuesday in Designer Brands Inc (DBI), DraftKings Inc (DKNG), and Super Group Ltd (SGHC). DBI saw 4,043 contracts, about 66.6% of its average daily share volume, with heavy action at the $7.50 strike call expiring October 2026. DKNG experienced 72,834 contracts, representing 62.3% of average daily shares, led by the $27 call expiring June 2026. SGHC traded 23,607 contracts, 59.6% of its average volume, with notable interest in the $10.75 call expiring July 2026. These volumes indicate strong investor focus on these stocks' potential movements within longer-term option expirations, reflecting market sentiment on growth and value prospects among Russell 3000 components.

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