RTO Overview

Zacks Rank Upgrade: Rentokil Initial PLC has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating a positive outlook on its earnings estimates, which could lead to increased stock prices.

Earnings Estimate Revisions: The Zacks rating system emphasizes the importance of earnings estimate revisions, showing a strong correlation with near-term stock movements, making Rentokil a solid candidate for potential market-beating returns.

Analyst Consensus: Over the past three months, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for Rentokil has increased by 0.3%, reflecting analysts' growing confidence in the company's earnings potential.

Historical Performance: The Zacks Rank system has a proven track record, with Zacks Rank #1 stocks averaging a +25% annual return since 1988, highlighting the effectiveness of tracking earnings estimates for investment decisions.

Citigroup's Recommendation: On October 24, 2025, Citigroup reiterated a Buy recommendation for Rentokil Initial plc - Depositary Receipt (NYSE:RTO), despite an average one-year price target suggesting a 4.39% downside from its current price of $29.31/share.

Projected Revenue and EPS: Rentokil Initial plc is projected to have an annual revenue of $6,094 million, reflecting a 10.12% increase, with a non-GAAP EPS forecast of 0.28.

Fund Sentiment: There are 471 funds reporting positions in Rentokil Initial, with a 5.99% decrease in the number of owners over the last quarter, while total shares owned by institutions increased by 6.46% to 393,907K shares.

Shareholder Activity: Notable changes in shareholder positions include significant increases by AEPGX and OAKIX, while BLACKROCK EQUITY DIVIDEND FUND reported a decrease in shares owned, indicating varied investment strategies among major funds.

UBS Coverage and Price Forecast: UBS has reiterated a Neutral recommendation for Rentokil Initial plc - Depositary Receipt (NYSE:RTO) with an average one-year price target of $28.02/share, indicating a potential upside of 4.76% from its current price of $26.75/share.

Fund Sentiment and Institutional Holdings: There are 470 funds reporting positions in RTO, with a slight decrease in the number of owners but an increase in total shares owned by institutions by 6.46% over the last three months, reflecting a bullish outlook indicated by a put/call ratio of 0.56.

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