Reckitt in the news

Reckitt continued its share buyback program, repurchasing 171,000 ordinary shares between September 28 and October 2, 2026, to reduce free float and increase shareholder value.

UBS increased its price target for Reckitt Benckiser stock to GBp 7,600, while Jefferies decreased its target, with the company's Q3 trading update on October 27, 2026, set to provide further clarity on its full-year outlook.

Reckitt Benckiser repurchased 171,000 shares from September 28 to October 2, 2026, increasing its treasury holdings to over 40 million shares.

Guntas Randhawa joined Reckitt as Regional Marketing Director Health South Asia after 17 years at Hindustan Unilever, overseeing marketing for key health brands.

Reckitt Benckiser achieved a 4.2% like-for-like net revenue growth in Q2 2026, showing an acceleration from H1, with a Q3 trading update set for October 27, 2026.

Reckitt and NDTV launched Season 13 of the Dettol Banega Swasth India Campaign on October 2, 2026, with a live telethon to expand health and hygiene initiatives across India, celebrating past achievements and future innovations.

UBS raised its price target for Reckitt Benckiser stock to GBp 7,600, while Jefferies cut its target to GBp 5,900 ahead of the Q3 2026 earnings report.

Reckitt Benckiser's stock received divergent broker targets from UBS and Jefferies, with UBS raising its target and Jefferies lowering its target, both maintaining a Buy rating, ahead of its Q3 trading update on October 27, 2026, after reporting improved Q2 revenue growth but a decline in H1 adjusted diluted EPS.

Charlotte Sebbah has joined Reckitt as Head of HR – Middle East, bringing extensive international HR leadership and employee relations experience.

Reckitt is investing up to USD 600 million to transform its U.S. operations, consolidating commercial and R&D in New Jersey and expanding an OTC manufacturing facility in North Carolina.

Reckitt's CEO, Kris Licht, emphasizes creating daily habits for long-term societal impact through the NDTV Dettol Banega Swasth India Season 13 campaign.

Reckitt Pakistan and Aga Khan Foundation have partnered to improve health and hygiene in schools in rural Sindh through the Saaf Sehatmand Pakistan initiative.

Reckitt Pakistan partnered with the Aga Khan Foundation to launch 'Saaf Sehatmand Pakistan', a platform to improve health and hygiene in schools across Pakistan.

Guntas Randhawa, formerly of Unilever, has been appointed as Reckitt's Regional Marketing Director for Health in South Asia, overseeing a portfolio of well-known hygiene, wellness, and nutrition brands.

Reckitt appointed Guntas Randhawa as Regional Marketing Director - Health, South Asia, after her 17-year tenure at Hindustan Unilever.

Guntas Randhawa joined Reckitt as Regional Marketing Director, Health, South Asia, after 17 years at Unilever.

Guntas Randhawa has been appointed as Regional Marketing Director - Health, South Asia at Reckitt, overseeing marketing for health brands like Dettol and Durex.

Reckitt Benckiser Group's shares rose 2.09% to 49.92 on Wednesday, outperforming the FTSE 100 Index, which fell 0.29%.

Guntas Randhawa has been appointed Regional Marketing Director for Health South Asia at Reckitt, transitioning from a long career at Unilever.

UBS and Jefferies provide differing Q3 sales forecasts for Reckitt Benckiser, but both retain 'buy' ratings.