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Reckitt Benckiser Group (RKT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 5,120 +40.00 (+0.79%)
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Reckitt Benckiser Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy
Based on 7 Analyst Ratings
Sell
0
Hold
3
Buy
4

Based on 7 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Reckitt Benckiser Group in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 7 analysts, 3 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for RKT.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 6,178.86
According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Reckitt Benckiser Group, the average price target is GBX 6,178.86. The highest price target for RKT is GBX 7,700, while the lowest price target for RKT is GBX 5,352. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 20.68% from the current price of GBX 5,120.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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RKT Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/4/25 to 9/4/26		1 Month Ago
8/5/25 to 8/5/26		3 Months Ago
6/6/25 to 6/6/26		1 Year Ago
9/4/24 to 9/4/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
3 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 6,178.86GBX 6,121.71GBX 6,204.29GBX 5,618.33
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldHoldHold

RKT Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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RKT Price Targets by Month

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Reckitt Benckiser Group Stock vs. The Competition

TypeReckitt Benckiser GroupConsumer Staples Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.57
2.22
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHold
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
9/1/2026
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOverweightGBX 5,800 ➝ GBX 6,500+21.27%
8/5/2026
Berenberg Bank logo
Berenberg Bank
2 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetHoldGBX 5,179 ➝ GBX 5,352+0.26%
7/30/2026
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft logo
Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingHoldGBX 5,400+1.99%
7/29/2026
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingSector performGBX 6,200+15.67%
7/29/2026
Jefferies Financial Group Inc. logo
Jefferies Financial Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 5,900+8.70%
4/23/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
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 Lower TargetBuyGBX 7,000 ➝ GBX 6,200+30.39%
10/17/2025
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
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 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 7,700+32.30%

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Should I Buy Reckitt Benckiser Group Stock? RKT Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Reckitt Benckiser Group pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Reckitt Benckiser Group
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Reckitt Benckiser Group plc:

  • Recent positive analyst sentiment is driving potential upside, as JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised its price target to GBX 6,500 with an overweight rating, suggesting a 21.27% upside from the current stock price of $5226.00.
  • The company offers a strong income stream with a dividend yield of 4.22%, which is attractive for investors seeking regular cash flow from their holdings.
  • Reckitt Benckiser Group plc demonstrates strong profitability with a net margin of 21.09% and a return on equity of 42.87% in its most recent quarterly results, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.
  • Insider confidence is evident as multiple insiders, including Gavin Patterson and Deborah Waterhouse, purchased shares in late August 2026, signaling that company leadership believes in the stock's value.
  • The stock exhibits low volatility with a beta of 0.26, meaning it is less sensitive to market movements than the broader market, which can provide stability in a diversified portfolio.

Reckitt Benckiser Group
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Reckitt Benckiser Group plc for these reasons:

  • The company carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 179.24, indicating significant leverage that could pose financial risks if interest rates rise or earnings decline.
  • Liquidity concerns are present with a current ratio of 0.59 and a quick ratio of 0.46, both below 1.0, suggesting the company may struggle to meet short-term obligations with its liquid assets.
  • The stock is trading below its 52-week high of $6522.92 and has recently declined from a previous close of $5360.00, reflecting a downward trend that may continue.
  • Analyst consensus remains mixed with a "Hold" rating from several firms, including Deutsche Bank and Berenberg Bank, suggesting that the stock may not offer significant near-term growth potential.
  • The company's valuation, with a P/E ratio of 11.83, may not fully reflect the risks associated with its high debt levels and moderate liquidity position.

RKT Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 7 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Reckitt Benckiser Group is GBX 6,178.86, with a high forecast of GBX 7,700 and a low forecast of GBX 5,352.

7 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Reckitt Benckiser Group in the last year. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" RKT shares.

According to analysts, Reckitt Benckiser Group's stock has a predicted upside of 20.68% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Reckitt Benckiser Group has been rated by research analysts at Berenberg Bank, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Royal Bank Of Canada in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Reckitt Benckiser Group more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating for Reckitt Benckiser Group is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer staples" companies is Hold. Learn more on how RKT compares to other companies.

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