Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
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About Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
Reckitt is a British multinational consumer goods company headquartered in Slough, United Kingdom, specializing in health, hygiene, and nutrition products. The company operates through three primary business segments: Health, which includes over-the-counter drugs, germ protection solutions, intimate wellness products, vitamins, minerals, and supplements; Hygiene, encompassing surface disinfectants, dishwashing products, air care, fabric additives, and lavatory cleaners; and Nutrition, offering infant formula and specialized nutritional solutions. Reckitt's portfolio includes globally recognized brands such as Dettol, Lysol, Durex, Finish, Harpic, Mucinex, Nurofen, Gaviscon, and Enfamil, with approximately 30 million products sold daily across nearly 200 countries. The company sells over 70% of market-leading brands in their respective categories and maintains a global distribution network of 131 centers across 51 countries. Reckitt was formed in 1999 through the merger of British company Reckitt & Colman plc and Dutch company Benckiser N.V., with roots tracing back to 1823. The company employs approximately 35,000 people worldwide and generated revenue of $18.1 billion in 2024.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
6.52%
Annual Dividend
£3.33
Frequency
Semi-Annual
Payout Ratio
43.90%
FCF Payout Ratio
0.00%
Stock Price
£51.06
52-Week Range
£47.70 – £65.23
Dividend Health Score
RKT.L's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 43.9% earnings payout ratio & 0.0% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 0.8x current ratio & Volatile profit margin stability.
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SafeDividend History (2016–2025)
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Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
April 9, 2026
Next Payment Date
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Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
5.68%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
3.37%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
10.06%
3-Year Total Growth
18.04%
5-Year Total Growth
18.04%
10-Year Total Growth
160.89%
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