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29 Jul 2026, 07:02 UTC · 3h ago
Reckitt launches £500m buyback as quarterly sales accelerate
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Reckitt Benckiser has launched a new £500 million share buyback program to run for up to 12 months. — Buybacks reduce share supply and typically signal management confidence, providing direct upward pressure on the stock price.
+0.60Reckitt's second-quarter core like-for-like growth accelerated to 4.2% from 1.2% in the first quarter. — Significant acceleration in core organic growth suggests improving operational momentum and demand across regions.
+0.40Reckitt increased its interim dividend by 5% to 88.6p per share. — Dividend increases are positive for yield-seeking investors and indicate a stable cash flow position.
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Ilika PLC expects initial royalties from its Stereax miniature solid-state batteries to begin in the 2027 financial year. — The transition to a revenue-generating business is a critical milestone for a pre-revenue tech company, though the impact is deferred to 2027.
Reckitt maintained its full-year guidance for 4-5% like-for-like revenue growth and an adjusted operating margin of 24.9-25.6%. — Maintaining guidance is neutral to slightly positive as it confirms the company is on track with previous expectations.
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The company announced it is now a revenue-generating business with expected royalties from its solid-state batteries.
The company launched a £500 million share buyback following accelerated second-quarter sales and increased its interim dividend.
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