Rentokil Initial Plc Hits Day High with Strong 3.98% Intraday Surge

Rentokil Initial Plc has experienced a notable increase of 3.98% on October 7, 2025, reaching an intraday high of GBP 4.13. This performance stands in contrast to the FTSE 100, which saw a slight decline of 0.13% on the same day. Over the past week, Rentokil Initial has shown a robust gain of 11.81%, significantly outperforming the FTSE 100's 1.93% increase.
In terms of longer-term performance, Rentokil Initial has achieved a 12.55% return over the past year, although this lags behind the FTSE 100's 14.47% return. Year-to-date, the stock has risen by 2.27%, while the FTSE 100 has gained 15.98%. However, the three-year and five-year performance metrics reveal a decline of 16.31% and 21.63%, respectively, compared to the FTSE 100's substantial gains during the same periods.

Key financial metrics for Rentokil Initial include a market capitalization of GBP 9,136 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.00. The company has a return on equity of 9.94% and a price-to-book value of 2.38, indicating a relatively high valuation. Despite these figures, the company faces challenges with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.75 and a declining profit trend over the past year.