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Rentokil Initial Plc (GB:RTO)
LSE:RTO
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 31, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
10.4Last Year’s EPS
11.6Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 8 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Mar 06, 2025
|% Change Since: -8.81%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 31, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call highlighted significant international growth and improvements in customer and colleague retention. However, North American operations faced challenges with low organic growth and weak lead flow, impacting overall performance. The decline in operating profit and the need for better investment strategies were notable concerns.Company Guidance
The call highlighted several key financial metrics and strategic goals for Rentokil Initial in 2024 and plans for 2025. The company reported a revenue of GBP 5.6 billion for 2024, indicating a 3.9% growth, with an organic revenue increase of 2.8%. The International segment saw an 8.2% revenue increase, largely driven by strong pest control growth of 5.3%. Notably, customer retention improved to over 80%, and colleague retention rose by 2.4%. In North America, the business underperformed with only 1.3% growth, but operational adjustments are underway including the integration of 58 branch systems and the opening of 10 satellite branches. For 2025, Rentokil aims to enhance lead generation, sales conversion, and expand its branch network to over 500 locations. The company expects operating profit margins in North America to exceed 20% by 2027, supported by cost synergies and strategic marketing efforts. Free cash flow for 2024 was GBP 410 million, with a cash conversion rate of 80%, and the company is focused on maintaining a strong balance sheet with a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 2.9x. Rentokil also plans to continue its progressive dividend policy with a proposed final dividend of 5.93 pence per share.International Revenue Growth
The International business delivered revenue growth of 8.2%, with organic revenue contributing 4.7%. Pest Control organic growth in International markets was strong at 5.3%.
Customer and Colleague Retention
Customer retention improved by 60 basis points to over 81% in each month of Q4 2024, and colleague retention increased by 4.2% in North America, with Terminix colleague retention up by 13.9% since integration began.
Record High Customer Satisfaction
In 2024, an increase in Net Promoter Score and improved customer satisfaction levels were achieved, with customer retention rising by 50 basis points.
Successful Integration Efforts
The integration process is progressing well, with over 250 branches now operating on unified systems, and 15% of the Terminix branch network fully integrated.
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GB:RTO Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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GB:RTO Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Mar 06, 2025 | 388.00p | 346.20p | -10.77% |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 341.10p | 371.00p | +8.77% |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 470.48p | 463.83p | -1.41% |
| Mar 07, 2024 | 420.19p | 494.42p | +17.67% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Rentokil Initial Plc (GB:RTO) report earnings?
Rentokil Initial Plc (GB:RTO) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 31, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Rentokil Initial Plc (GB:RTO) earnings time?
Rentokil Initial Plc (GB:RTO) earnings time is at Jul 31, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is the P/E ratio of Rentokil Initial Plc stock?
The P/E ratio of Rentokil Initial is N/A.
What is GB:RTO EPS forecast?
GB:RTO EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 10.4.
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