Rentokil Initial (RTO) News Today $23.67 +0.11 (+0.47%) As of 05/20/2025 03:58 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Headlines Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock RTO Latest News All Sources Trusted Sources MarketBeat Benzinga Bloomberg GlobeNewswire GuruFocus MarketWatch Motley Fool NASDAQ PR Newswire Reuters Seeking Alpha TalkMarkets The Street TipRanks The Wall Street Journal Wall Street Zen Yahoo Finance Source Sentiment refers to the positivity or negativity of each headline according to our language processing algorithm. Sentiment All Sentiments Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Most Recent May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024 July 2024 June 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 January 2024 December 2023 November 2023 October 2023 September 2023 August 2023 July 2023 June 2023 May 2023 April 2023 March 2023 February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 Time Period Lazard Asset Management LLC Trims Stock Position in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Lazard Asset Management LLC lessened its position in shares of Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) by 78.4% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 52,314 shares of the company's stock after selling 189,745 shares duringMay 21 at 4:34 AM | marketbeat.comRentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from AnalystsMay 21 at 2:15 AM | americanbankingnews.comRentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Moderate Buy" from BrokeragesShares of Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Get Free Report) have earned an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from the six analysts that are presently covering the firm, MarketBeat reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, two have given a hold rating, one has issued aMay 20 at 4:11 AM | marketbeat.comRentokil Initial CEO Increases Stake through Dividend ReinvestmentMay 19 at 9:38 AM | tipranks.comEthic Inc. Sells 15,446 Shares of Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Ethic Inc. trimmed its position in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) by 55.8% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 12,217 shares of the company's stock afterMay 19 at 4:14 AM | marketbeat.comBank of America Corp DE Has $30.12 Million Stock Holdings in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Bank of America Corp DE lessened its holdings in shares of Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) by 1.3% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 1,189,743 shares of the company's stock after selling 15,127 shares during the period. Bank of AmericMay 19 at 3:39 AM | marketbeat.comNorthern Trust Corp Grows Holdings in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Northern Trust Corp grew its stake in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) by 94.8% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 462,657 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 225,214 shares during the period. NorthernMay 19 at 3:17 AM | marketbeat.comRentokil Initial (NYSE:RTO) Cut to Underperform at Sanford C. BernsteinMay 18 at 3:49 AM | americanbankingnews.comLighthouse Investment Partners LLC Takes Position in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Lighthouse Investment Partners LLC purchased a new position in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund purchased 14,986 shares of the company's stock, valued at approMay 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comBalyasny Asset Management L.P. Increases Stock Holdings in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Balyasny Asset Management L.P. increased its position in shares of Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) by 72.9% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 28,577 shares of the company's stockMay 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comRentokil stock rating downgraded at Bernstein SocGenMay 16, 2025 | investing.comBNP Paribas Financial Markets Buys Shares of 225,002 Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)BNP Paribas Financial Markets purchased a new stake in shares of Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 225,002 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximatelyMay 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comJanus Henderson Group PLC Has $424.95 Million Stake in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Janus Henderson Group PLC reduced its stake in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) by 1.2% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 16,782,804 shares of the company's stock after sellinMay 14, 2025 | marketbeat.comRentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO) Shares Purchased by Gates Capital Management Inc.Gates Capital Management Inc. grew its holdings in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) by 21.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 6,258,013 shares of the company's stock after buying an additionalMay 12, 2025 | marketbeat.comTower Research Capital LLC TRC Sells 12,892 Shares of Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Tower Research Capital LLC TRC lowered its stake in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) by 73.8% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 4,569 shares of the company's stock after selling 12,892 sharesMay 11, 2025 | marketbeat.comRentokil Initial plc (RTO): A Bull Case TheoryMay 7, 2025 | insidermonkey.comBrown Advisory Inc. Has $106.23 Million Stock Holdings in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Brown Advisory Inc. reduced its holdings in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) by 7.0% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 4,195,585 shares of the company's stock after selling 314,97May 7, 2025 | marketbeat.comUK pest control firm Rentokil's CEO to retire by 2026May 7, 2025 | reuters.comThe Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Reduces Stock Holdings in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company lessened its position in shares of Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) by 26.8% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,142,932 shares of the company's stock after sellMay 4, 2025 | marketbeat.comBoothbay Fund Management LLC Has $1.05 Million Position in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Boothbay Fund Management LLC cut its stake in shares of Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) by 53.3% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 41,286 shares of the company's stock after selling 47,150 sharesMay 1, 2025 | marketbeat.comVulcan Value Partners LLC Buys Shares of 215,880 Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Vulcan Value Partners LLC purchased a new position in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 215,880 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $5,April 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comRentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO) Shares Purchased by OneDigital Investment Advisors LLCOneDigital Investment Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) by 222.6% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 34,929 shares of theApril 28, 2025 | marketbeat.comSnyder Capital Management L P Acquires Shares of 959,581 Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Snyder Capital Management L P purchased a new position in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 959,581 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $24,297,000.April 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comInvesco Ltd. Increases Stake in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Invesco Ltd. raised its stake in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) by 5.9% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 266,363 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 14,888 shares during the quarter. Invesco Ltd. owned 0April 27, 2025 | marketbeat.comKerrisdale Advisers LLC Increases Stock Position in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Kerrisdale Advisers LLC lifted its holdings in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) by 51.8% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 112,895 shares of the company's stock after buying an additionalApril 26, 2025 | marketbeat.comRentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO) Given Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" by AnalystsRentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Get Free Report) has received an average rating of "Moderate Buy" from the six ratings firms that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat reports. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, one has assigned a buy recomApril 25, 2025 | marketbeat.comRentokil Initial slips Thursday, underperforms marketApril 24, 2025 | marketwatch.comRentokil Initial (NYSE:RTO) Sees Strong Trading Volume - Still a Buy?Rentokil Initial (NYSE:RTO) Sees Unusually-High Trading Volume - Here's What HappenedApril 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comArvin Capital Management LP Purchases 43,600 Shares of Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Arvin Capital Management LP lifted its holdings in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) by 33.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 173,600 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 43,600 shares during tApril 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comMarshall Wace LLP Grows Stake in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Marshall Wace LLP boosted its position in shares of Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) by 136.3% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 440,438 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 254,028 shaApril 24, 2025 | marketbeat.comVoss Capital LP Raises Stock Position in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Voss Capital LP raised its stake in shares of Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) by 21.2% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 3,090,287 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additApril 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comRentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO) Short Interest UpdateRentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Get Free Report) saw a large decline in short interest during the month of March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totalling 1,490,000 shares, a decline of 14.9% from the March 15th total of 1,750,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 842,800 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 1.8 days. Currently, 0.3% of the shares of the company are sold short.April 23, 2025 | marketbeat.comFormula Growth Ltd. Has $506,000 Stock Position in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Formula Growth Ltd. lessened its stake in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) by 60.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 20,000 shares of the company's stock after selling 30,000 shares during the quarApril 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comGabelli Funds LLC Acquires 12,000 Shares of Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Gabelli Funds LLC boosted its holdings in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) by 18.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 76,500 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 12,000April 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comRentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO) Shares Sold by Bessemer Group Inc.Bessemer Group Inc. lowered its holdings in shares of Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) by 97.4% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,126 shares of the company's stock after seApril 21, 2025 | marketbeat.comWells Fargo & Company MN Sells 87,438 Shares of Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Wells Fargo & Company MN lowered its stake in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) by 21.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 328,304 shares of the company's stock after selling 87,43April 20, 2025 | marketbeat.comRentokil Initial (NYSE:RTO) Shares Gap Up - Time to Buy?Rentokil Initial (NYSE:RTO) Shares Gap Up - Here's What HappenedApril 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comTeca Partners LP Acquires New Position in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Teca Partners LP bought a new position in shares of Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 45,090 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximatelyApril 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comMSH Capital Advisors LLC Purchases New Shares in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)MSH Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor acquired 21,912 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximApril 19, 2025 | marketbeat.comRentokil Initial plc (RTO) Q1 2025 Trading Update Call (Transcript)April 17, 2025 | seekingalpha.comRentokil Initial plc (RKLIF) Q1 2025 Trading Update Call (Transcript)April 17, 2025 | seekingalpha.comSynovus Financial Corp Decreases Stock Holdings in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Synovus Financial Corp lessened its stake in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) by 46.9% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 100,858 shares of the company's stock after selling 89,167 shares durApril 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comEnvestnet Asset Management Inc. Trims Position in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Envestnet Asset Management Inc. reduced its holdings in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) by 14.0% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 628,327 shares of the company's stock after selling 102,647 shApril 17, 2025 | marketbeat.comRentokil Initial (NYSE:RTO) Shares Gap Down - Here's WhyRentokil Initial (NYSE:RTO) Shares Gap Down - What's Next?April 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comBroyhill Asset Management Purchases New Position in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Broyhill Asset Management acquired a new position in shares of Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 110,475 shares of the company's stock,April 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comHarber Asset Management LLC Invests $6.49 Million in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Harber Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor acquired 256,123 shares of the company's stock, valued at aApril 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comRockefeller Capital Management L.P. Boosts Position in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. lifted its position in Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) by 109.4% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,091,475 shares oApril 16, 2025 | marketbeat.comIndependent Franchise Partners LLP Sells 46,446 Shares of Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)Independent Franchise Partners LLP decreased its stake in shares of Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO - Free Report) by 13.4% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 299,149 shares of the company's stock after selling 46,446 shareApril 15, 2025 | marketbeat.comAmerica's Itchiest Cities: Terminix Unveils List of Top Mosquito Infested CitiesApril 14, 2025 | gurufocus.comAmerica's Itchiest Cities: Terminix Unveils List of Top Mosquito Infested CitiesApril 14, 2025 | prnewswire.com Get Rentokil Initial News Delivered to You Automatically Sign up to receive the latest news and ratings for RTO and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address RTO Media Mentions By Week RTO Media Sentiment Learn about the media sentiment score. 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