Dettol maker Reckitt misses market expectations for Q1 sales growth on weak U.S., Europe

Reckitt Benckiser

22/04/2026 07:04

April 22 (Reuters) - Dettol soap maker Reckitt RKT.L reported a 1.3% growth in like-for-like net revenue for its core business on Wednesday, missing market expectations due to weak pricing in the U.S. and soft demand in Europe.

The company, which maintained its 2026 outlook, was expected to report revenue growth of 2.9% for its core unit on a like-for-like basis in the three months ended March, according to analysts in a company-compiled poll.

 (Reporting by Yadarisa Shabong in Bengaluru; Editing by Sonia Cheema)

 ((Yadarisa.Shabong@thomsonreuters.com; +91 9742735150;))