LSE:RTO.L 6 January 2026 - 19 January 2026

Rentokil Initial shares fell 1.1% to 459.3 pence in London after Independent Franchise Partners cut its stake slightly below 5%, according to a TR-1 filing. About 3 million shares changed hands. The company reports full-year results on March 5 and will see a CEO transition on March 16.

Rentokil Initial shares rose about 2% to 454.1 pence by 1025 GMT after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to Overweight and raised its price target to 520 pence. The shares traded between 449.0 and 457.3 pence in early London trading. Investors are now focused on Rentokil’s March 5 preliminary results.