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Reckitt Benckiser Group plc

EURO STOXX 600
RKT.L|Consumer Defensive|Household & Personal Products|£46.71|P/E 9.6|MCap 299.0M|LSE

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

77/ 100Safe

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.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 43.9%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 0.0%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • Interest Coverage: 10.1xEarnings cover interest payments many times over.

Risks

  • Current Ratio: 0.8xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
  • Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
  • Earnings Stability: VolatileEarnings have been volatile, pressuring the dividend.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
43.9%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
0.0%Very Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
35.3%Safe
Interest Coverage
10.1xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Caution
Net Debt / Total Assets
26.6%Safe
Current Ratio
0.8xWarning
Debt-to-Equity
109.6Safe

Profitability

Safe
Return on Equity
44.2%Very Safe
Operating Margin
26.7%Very Safe
Gross Margin
60.5%Very Safe
Profit Margin Stability
VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
3.4%Caution
Earnings Stability
VolatileWarning

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

7.98%

Annual Dividend

£3.73

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

43.90%

FCF Payout Ratio

0.00%

Stock Price

£46.71

52-Week Range

£45.74 £65.23

Dividend History (2016–2025)

RKT.L annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

RKT.L earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

April 9, 2026

Next Payment Date

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%

Income Calculator

RKT.L Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

£4,671.00

Annual Income

£372.59

Quarterly Income

£93.15

Monthly Income

£31.05

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RKT.L's current dividend yield?
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (RKT.L) currently has a dividend yield of 7.98%, based on a stock price of £46.71 and an annual dividend of £3.73.
When is RKT.L's next dividend payment date?
RKT.L's next ex-dividend date is 2026-04-09 and the next payment date is —. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does RKT.L pay in dividends per year?
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc paid £2.06 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.
Has RKT.L been increasing its dividend?
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 3.37% and a 10-year CAGR of 10.06%.
Is RKT.L's dividend safe?
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc has a payout ratio of 43.90%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 0.00%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is RKT.L's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Reckitt Benckiser Group plc's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for consumer defensive companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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