Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO) Faces Challenges D…

From Financial Modeling Prep: 2025-04-17 17:00:00

Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO) reported lower than expected earnings per share (EPS) of $0.05 and revenue of $3.42 billion, missing estimates of $0.63 and $3.50 billion respectively. The company faced competition from other pest control firms like Terminix and Orkin. In Q1 2025, Rentokil experienced slow growth in North America due to weak lead generation and declining contract sales.

During a Trading Update Call, Rentokil’s leadership discussed the company’s performance with analysts. Despite the sluggish start in North America, Rentokil noted improvements in customer and colleague retention, signaling future growth. Operational initiatives are expected to support long-term growth. Financial metrics show a P/E ratio of 28.67, a P/S ratio of 1.62, a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.98, and a current ratio of 0.81.



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