Rentokil

RTO

Market cap $13.5B

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.

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rodent infestations are surging again this fall, according to the 2024 Top 50 Most Rodent-Infested U.S. Cities Report from Terminix®, a Rentokil Terminix company. Based on more than 165,000 service requests nationwide, the report reveals consistently high rodent activity year over year, underscoring the persistent threat to homeowners. “Rodents don't just appear—they invade homes where conditions are inviting,” said Emory Matts, board-certified entomologist and.

If you've got unwanted houseguests like ants, roaches, or termites, you have a ton of options for how to deal with them, from do-it-yourself spray cans to local exterminators with names like "What's Bugging You" or "Buzz Kill."

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 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%.

Shares in Rentokil Initial PLC (LSE:RTO) were given a short-lived boost by analysts at Deutsche Bank on Monday, who wondered if there might be improving organic trends in Rentokil's North America pest control business. The analysts, which nudged up their target price to 435p from 425p and reiterated their 'buy' rating, said this was based on analysis of several market indicators, including weather, employment and Google Trends in the US.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. , July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With tick activity hitting alarming highs this summer, Terminix® , a Rentokil Terminix company, announced today its first-ever comprehensive ranking of the Top 25 Most Tick-Infested U.S. States.

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Just in time for peak travel season, Terminix®, a Rentokil Terminix company, announced today its annual list of the Top 50 Most Bed Bug-Infested U.S. Cities, based on 2024 service data from more than 300 branches nationwide. The results reveal a notable surge in bed bug activity, with cities across Ohio, Texas, Florida, California and Pennsylvania dominating the list – a trend fueled by increased travel, urban density and housing conditions. Philadelphia claimed.

I see rising recession risks, so I'm seeking resilient stocks; Rentokil's essential services make it recession- and tariff-resistant. The Company's global reach, strong business model, and integration of Terminix position it for long-term growth, despite recent struggles with profit growth. RTO stock trades below historical valuation metrics, with improved debt levels and a stable outlook, offering a compelling entry point.

Shares in Rentokil Initial PLC (LSE:RTO) were among the picks of the FTSE 100 in a quiet Wednesday morning, rising 1.6% on the pest control company striking a deal to offload its French workwear business for up to an expected €370 million (£274m) of cash proceeds.  The buyer is US-based investment firm HIG Capital, which has signed a binding put option to obtain the workwear, flat linen and clean room business in France for a gross enterprise value of roughly €410 million on a cash and debt-free basis.