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Reckitt Benckiser Group (RKT) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 4,990 -36.00 (-0.72%)
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Reckitt Benckiser Group - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

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

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 "Hold." Out of the 7 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, and 3 have given a buy rating for RKT.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 6,121.71
According to the 7 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Reckitt Benckiser Group, the average price target is GBX 6,121.71. 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 22.68% from the current price of GBX 4,990.
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
8/18/25 to 8/18/26		1 Month Ago
7/19/25 to 7/19/26		3 Months Ago
5/20/25 to 5/20/26		1 Year Ago
8/18/24 to 8/18/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 6,121.71GBX 6,204.29GBX 6,204.29GBX 5,618.33
Consensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold

RKT Analyst Recommendations By Month

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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
2.43
2.24
Consensus RatingHoldHold
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside		Details
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
3 of 5 stars
 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%
11/26/2025
JPMorgan Chase & Co. logo
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost TargetNeutralGBX 5,500 ➝ GBX 6,100+3.21%
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 Monday, August 10, 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:

  • The current stock price is around GBX 4,650, which is significantly lower than its fifty-two week high, indicating potential for price appreciation.
  • Reckitt Benckiser Group plc has a strong portfolio of trusted health and hygiene brands, which are essential in today's market focused on health and safety.
  • Recent insider purchases, including significant transactions by company executives, suggest confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The company reported a robust earnings per share (EPS) of GBX 101.40 for the last quarter, reflecting strong profitability and operational efficiency.
  • Analysts have given the stock a "Moderate Buy" rating, with an average price target indicating potential upside from the current price.

Reckitt Benckiser Group
Bear Case

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

  • Despite a strong brand portfolio, the stock has faced downward pressure, with analysts adjusting price targets lower, indicating potential challenges ahead.
  • The company's insider ownership is relatively low at 0.44%, which may suggest a lack of alignment between management and shareholder interests.
  • High competition in the health and hygiene sector could impact market share and profitability, especially as consumer preferences evolve.
  • Recent earnings reports show a net margin of 22.40%, which, while solid, may not be sufficient to sustain growth in a competitive landscape.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could adversely affect consumer spending on non-essential health and hygiene products, impacting sales.

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 6,121.71, with a high forecast of GBX 7,700 and a low forecast of GBX 5,352.

7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Reckitt Benckiser Group in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" RKT shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in RKT, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Reckitt Benckiser Group's stock has a predicted upside of 22.68% 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, and Royal Bank Of Canada in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Reckitt Benckiser Group more than other "consumer staples" companies. The consensus rating score for Reckitt Benckiser Group is 2.43 while the average consensus rating score for "consumer staples" companies is 2.24. Learn more on how RKT compares to other companies.

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This page (LON:RKT) was last updated on 8/18/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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