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RTO or ULS: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors interested in Business - Services stocks are likely familiar with Rentokil Initial PLC (RTO) and UL Solutions Inc. (ULS). But which of these two stocks presents investors with the better value opportunity right now?
Rentokil offers upside potential as US growth accelerates - broker
Rentokil Initial PLC (LSE:RTO) was one of the top FTSE 100 risers in early trading, up 1.8%, after RBC Capital Markets summed up the situation as the pest control group continues with the integration of Terminix (TMX), its major North American acquisition from late 2022. The shares have been "very volatile", analysts at the London arm of the Canadian bank said, after the company issued a profit warning last autumn due to softer US trading.
Nelson Peltz's Trian has a stake in Rentokil. Here's how the activist might boost shareholder value
Activist Trian has amassed a sizable stake in Rentokil, and there are a few options to create value.
Rentokil Initial: Trian's Investment Adds To Growth Initiative (Rating Upgrade)
Rentokil Initial's stagnant stock got a 14% fillip from activist investor Nelson Peltz's investment a few days ago. The investment comes at a time when it has a growth plan in place for its important North American market, while it continues integration with Terminix post the 2022 acquisition. Even if it weren't to see any fruits from either Peltz's investment, its growth plan, or integration, however, the stock's forward non-GAAP P/E still isn't bad, indicating the potential upside.
Rentokil recovery can be accelerated by Peltz interest, suggests US bank
Rentokil's recovery might be fast-tracked following the appearance on the share register of US billionaire Nelson Peltz, suggest analysts at US bank Jefferies. The bank was already keen on the pest control group due to earnings upside from synergies and the underlying earnings power of the combined Rentokil/Terminix business, improving momentum and material valuation upside as integration risk falls.
Rentokil Initial share price went parabolic: now what?
Rentokil Initial (LON: RTO) share price went parabolic on Wednesday as the company entered a new phase as Elliot Management became one of its biggest investors. The stock soared by more than 13% and reached its highest swing since March 15th.
Activist Investor Nelson Peltz Takes 'Significant Stake' in Rentokil
American depositary receipts (ADRs) of Rentokil Initial Plc (RTO) skyrocketed Wednesday when activist investor Nelson Peltz's Trian Partners took a large stake in the British pest control firm that also owns the Terminix brand in the U.S. and others.
Rentokil shares surge as Nelson Peltz builds stake
Nelson Peltz may be still rueing from his failed attempt to acquire a seat on the Mickey Mouse creator's board as he has switched his attention to pest control. Rentokil Initial PLC (LSE:RTO) is doing a large portion of the lifting for the FTSE 100 this morning after it was revealed the billionaire fund manager and activist investor had developed a stake in the company.
Nelson Peltz's Trian amasses stake in pest control giant Rentokil
Nelson Peltz's Trian has a top-10 position in Terminix-parent Rentokil and is looking to work with management to increase shareholder value. Rentokil shares have fallen by more than a third in the last year, as the company grapples with a softening consumer.
Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO) Shares Sold by Natixis Advisors L.P.
Natixis Advisors L.P. lowered its holdings in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO – Free Report) by 26.1% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 11,061 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,906 shares during the period. Natixis Advisors L.P.’s holdings in Rentokil Initial were worth $316,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period. Other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Legacy Capital Wealth Partners LLC grew its holdings in Rentokil Initial by 28.1% during the 4th quarter. Legacy Capital Wealth Partners LLC now owns 12,932 shares of the company’s stock worth $370,000 after acquiring an additional 2,835 shares in the last quarter. Motley Fool Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Rentokil Initial in the fourth quarter valued at about $12,490,000. Golden State Equity Partners raised its stake in Rentokil Initial by 76.2% during the fourth quarter. Golden State Equity Partners now owns 9,608 shares of the company’s stock valued at $275,000 after buying an additional 4,154 shares in the last quarter. Motley Fool Asset Management LLC bought a new position in Rentokil Initial during the 4th quarter worth approximately $8,726,000. Finally, Daiwa Securities Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Rentokil Initial by 626.3% in the 4th quarter. Daiwa Securities Group Inc. now owns 14,838 shares of the company’s stock worth $425,000 after acquiring an additional 12,795 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 9.91% of the company’s stock. Wall Street Analyst Weigh In Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on the company. Bank of America lowered Rentokil Initial from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and dropped their price target for the company from $40.00 to $29.00 in a research report on Wednesday, January 24th. BNP Paribas raised shares of Rentokil Initial from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating in a report on Monday, March 18th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. started coverage on shares of Rentokil Initial in a research note on Tuesday, April 23rd. They set a “neutral” rating on the stock. View Our Latest Stock Analysis on Rentokil Initial Rentokil Initial Trading Down 0.6 % RTO stock opened at $27.30 on Monday. Rentokil Initial plc has a 1 year low of $23.39 and a 1 year high of $41.55. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $28.41 and its two-hundred day moving average is $27.68. Rentokil Initial Increases Dividend The company also recently announced a semi-annual dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 28th. Shareholders of record on Friday, April 5th will be paid a dividend of $0.3784 per share. This represents a yield of 1.6%. This is a positive change from Rentokil Initial’s previous semi-annual dividend of $0.18. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, April 4th. Rentokil Initial Company Profile (Free Report) Rentokil Initial plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides route-based services in North America, the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and internationally. It offers a range of pest control services for rodents, and flying and crawling insects, as well as other forms of wildlife management for commercial customers. See Also Five stocks we like better than Rentokil Initial Retail Stocks Investing, Explained MarketBeat Week in Review – 5/13 – 5/17 What is the S&P 500 and How It is Distinct from Other Indexes Take-Two Interactive Software Offers 2nd Chance for Investors Trading Halts Explained Deere & Company’s Q2 Report: Strong Revenue, Cautious Outlook
