Rentokil Initial Publishes Q3 2026 Trading Update Transcript
Bitget2026/10/23 09:56- Rentokil Initial held its third-quarter trading update call on October 22, 2026, attended by CEO Mike Duffy and CFO Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson.
- A $200 million share buyback will start shortly, with proceeds from the SOLitude disposal supporting further debt reduction.
- Revenue reached $1.9 billion, representing 3.4% organic growth; North America delivered 3.2% organic growth.
- Management expects full-year profit in line with market expectations, with North American residential lead declines narrowing to 1% in September.
- The 2027 North American 20% margin target has been dropped, prioritizing investment funded by international and central cost savings.
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