Reckitt drops to FTSE 100 bottom after Q1 core LFL growth misses market expectations

Reckitt Benckiser

22/04/2026 08:18

** Shares of Reckitt Benckiser RKT.L down 5.4% at 4,651 p

** Stock top loser on FTSE 100 index .FTSE

** Co reports Q1 Core Reckitt LFL net revenue growth of 1.3%, missing consensus of 2.9%

** Says weak cold and flu season, soft Europe demand and US pricing headwinds weighed on performance; maintains FY26 outlook

** Stock has fallen about 22.6% YTD

(Reporting by Judes Joseph in Bengaluru)

((judes.joseph@thomsonreuters.com;))