Rentokil downgraded as analysts warn pest control margins lag far behind global peers
Rentokil Initial PLC (LSE:RTO) has been downgraded from 'buy' to 'hold' at Deutsche Bank, with the target price cut from 505p to 465p. Analysts frame the thesis carefully.
What Makes Rentokil Initial (RTO) a New Buy Stock
Rentokil Initial (RTO) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Has Rentokil Initial (RTO) Outpaced Other Business Services Stocks This Year?
Here is how Rentokil Initial PLC (RTO) and SGS SA (SGSOY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
RTO or TRI: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors interested in Business - Services stocks are likely familiar with Rentokil Initial PLC (RTO) and Thomson Reuters (TRI). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
Are Business Services Stocks Lagging Rentokil Initial (RTO) This Year?
Here is how Rentokil Initial PLC (RTO) and SGS SA (SGSOY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
RTO vs. TRI: Which Stock Is the Better Value Option?
Investors interested in stocks from the Business - Services sector have probably already heard of Rentokil Initial PLC (RTO) and Thomson Reuters (TRI). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
2 Business Services Stocks to Consider Amid Industry Woes
Rising labor costs, persistent inflation and cautious corporate spending are weighing on the business services industry, pressuring margins and slowing demand. Digital transformation and automation demand being the saving graces, TRI and RTO are likely to be the frontrunners in the industry.
Rentokil Initial plc (RTO) Q3 2025 Sales Call Transcript
Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO ) Q3 2025 Sales Call October 23, 2025 4:00 AM EDT Company Participants Andrew Ransom - CEO & Executive Director Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson - CFO & Director Conference Call Participants Annelies Vermeulen - Morgan Stanley, Research Division William Kirkness - Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC.
Rentokil jumps as growth picks up pace in key US pest control arm
Rentokil Initial PLC (LSE:RTO) surged 9% to 442.4p after its third-quarter update showed stronger-than-expected organic growth, easing concerns about the pace of recovery in its US pest control business. Revenue rose 4.6% to $1.81bn in the quarter, with organic growth accelerating to 3.4%, up from 1.6% in both the first and second quarters.
Rentokil Initial lifted to top of FTSE 100 after double-upgrade
Rentokil Initial PLC (LSE:RTO) topped the FTSE 100 leaderboard on Tuesday morning after the shares received a boost via a double-upgrade from analysts at Bernstein. The pest controller was raised to an 'outperform' rating from 'underperform' previously, with the share price target upped to 570p from 313p.
Rentokil shares jump as US turnaround lifts outlook
Shares in Rentokil Initial PLC (LSE:RTO) were up as much as 10% on Thursday after the pest control group reaffirmed its full-year outlook and pointed to improving trends in its key North American market. First-half revenues rose 3.1% to $3.36 billion, though adjusted profit before tax slipped 8.7% to $418 million, with margins narrowing to 15.2%.
Rentokil jumps as US business shows first improvements
Rentokil Initial PLC (LSE:RTO) shares jumped 10% on Thursday morning as the pest controller backed its outlook for the full year and said it was encouraged by improved momentum in its North American business. Revenues in the first half of 2025 were up 3.1% at $3.36 billion, though adjusted profit before tax declined 8.7% to $418 million, with margins down 120 basis points to 15.2%.
