RTO Dividend History & Yield
Rentokil Initial plc · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 (in 159 days) | Mar 1, 2027 | $0.224 | $22.40 | Estimated |
| Thu, Aug 19, 2027 (in 344 days) | Sep 2, 2027 | $0.224 | $22.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from RTO's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.448 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much RTO do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,679 | $63,830 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 13,393 | $319,152 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 26,786 | $638,304 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.88%. $10,000 in RTO would currently pay about $188 a year ($16 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RTO dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | — | $0.224 | -45.6% |
| Apr 10, 2026 | — | $0.412 | +50.4% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | — | $0.274 | -28.3% |
| Apr 4, 2025 | — | $0.382 | +88.2% |
| Aug 9, 2024 | — | $0.203 | -46.3% |
| Apr 4, 2024 | — | $0.378 | +113.6% |
| Aug 3, 2023 | — | $0.177 | -44.2% |
| Apr 10, 2023 | — | $0.317 | +117.1% |
| Aug 5, 2022 | — | $0.146 | -48.6% |
| Apr 7, 2022 | — | $0.284 | +95.9% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | — | $0.145 | -61.4% |
| Apr 8, 2021 | — | $0.376 | +308.7% |
| Aug 9, 2019 | — | $0.092 | -55.3% |
| Apr 11, 2019 | — | $0.206 | +139.5% |
| Aug 10, 2018 | — | $0.086 | -54.7% |
| Apr 12, 2018 | — | $0.19 | +153.3% |
| Aug 9, 2017 | — | $0.075 | -49.7% |
| Apr 5, 2017 | — | $0.149 | +129.2% |
| Aug 16, 2016 | — | $0.065 | -56.1% |
| Apr 6, 2016 | — | $0.148 | +117.6% |
| Aug 12, 2015 | — | $0.068 | -50.0% |
| Apr 16, 2015 | — | $0.136 | +109.2% |
| Aug 13, 2014 | — | $0.065 | -51.1% |
| Apr 9, 2014 | — | $0.133 | +146.3% |
| Aug 22, 2013 | — | $0.054 | -50.9% |
| Apr 18, 2013 | — | $0.11 | +107.5% |
| Sep 12, 2012 | — | $0.053 | -49.0% |
| Apr 5, 2012 | — | $0.104 | +79.3% |
| Sep 10, 2008 | — | $0.058 | -88.9% |
| Apr 16, 2008 | — | $0.522 | +141.7% |
| Sep 12, 2007 | — | $0.216 | -57.1% |
| Apr 11, 2007 | — | $0.504 | +148.3% |
| Sep 27, 2006 | — | $0.203 | -55.9% |
| May 3, 2006 | — | $0.46 | +0.2% |
| May 4, 2005 | — | $0.459 | +165.3% |
| Sep 29, 2004 | — | $0.173 | -57.4% |
| May 5, 2004 | — | $0.406 | +17.7% |
| May 7, 2003 | — | $0.345 | +153.7% |
| Sep 4, 2002 | — | $0.136 | +17.7% |
| Oct 12, 2001 | — | $0.1155 | -55.7% |
| May 2, 2001 | — | $0.261 | — |
RTO dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Cut 18.2% | $0.274 | $0.224 | Paid |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Raised 7.9% | $0.382 | $0.412 | Paid |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Raised 35.0% | $0.203 | $0.274 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
RTO scores 35/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 80% of earnings
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Rentokil Initial plc
Rentokil Initial plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides route-based services in North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, Turkey, and Pacific. The company offers a range of pest control services for rodents, and flying and crawling insects, as well as other forms of wildlife management. It provides hygiene services, including the provision and maintenance of products, such as soap and hand sanitizer dispensers, hand dryers, air care and purification, cubicle and surface sanitizers, feminine hygiene units, toilet paper dispensers, and floor protection mats.
Sector: Industrials. Industry: Specialty Business Services. First dividend on our records: May 2, 2001. 41 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
RTO dividend FAQ
When is RTO's next ex-dividend date?
RTO's next ex-dividend date is Feb 15, 2027 (in 159 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.224 per share, expected on Mar 1, 2027.
How often does RTO pay dividends?
RTO pays dividends twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.224 per share with an ex-date of Aug 14, 2026.
What is RTO's dividend yield?
RTO's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.67%, based on $0.636 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $23.83. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.448 per share, is 1.88%.
How much does RTO pay per share?
RTO pays about $0.224 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.448 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $44.80 a year.
Has RTO grown or cut its dividend?
RTO has raised its annual dividend for 4 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.1% a year (-3.0% over the last year). RTO did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of RTO do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.88%, you would need about 2,679 shares of RTO (roughly $63,830 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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