RTO
Rentokil Initial
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Industrials
- NYSE: RTO
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Aug 14, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.67%
Payout ratio: N/A
Rentokil Initial's most recent dividend of $0.224 per share was on Aug 14, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $0.64 per share represents a current dividend yield of 2.67%. The latest RTO distribution of $0.224 marks a dividend change of -46%.
RTO dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Rentokil Initial Dividend yield
Rentokil Initial's dividend yield of 2.67% is higher than the Industrials sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Industrials sector average of 1.46%, Rentokil Initial's dividend yield is 83% higher.
RTO Dividend history
Rentokil Initial has a history of paying dividends since 2023. Our records of RTO show that the company has distributed three dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has grown by 9% for the last twelve months. And since the stock price has gone down by 5% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 15%.
Rentokil Initial Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | $0.224 | 2.67% |
| Apr 10, 2026 | $0.412 | 2.04% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.274 | 2.67% |
| Apr 4, 2025 | $0.383 | 2.8% |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.203 | 1.9% |
| Apr 4, 2024 | $0.375 | 1.87% |
| Aug 3, 2023 | $0.177 | 1.27% |
| Apr 10, 2023 | $0.317 | 1.25% |
| Aug 5, 2022 | $0.14 | 1.3% |
| Apr 7, 2022 | $0.284 | 1.23% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $0.145 | 1.33% |
| Apr 8, 2021 | $0.376 | 1.06% |
| Aug 9, 2019 | $0.081 | 0.96% |
| Apr 11, 2019 | $0.186 | 1.07% |
| Aug 10, 2018 | $0.076 | 1.13% |
| Apr 12, 2018 | $0.17 | 2.05% |
| Aug 9, 2017 | $0.066 | 2.35% |
| May 18, 2017 | $0.17 | 2.53% |
| Apr 5, 2017 | $0.135 | 2.59% |
| Sep 15, 2016 | $0.07 | 2.78% |
| Aug 16, 2016 | $0.057 | 2.36% |
| May 19, 2016 | $0.15 | 2.67% |
| Apr 6, 2016 | $0.131 | 1.52% |
| Aug 12, 2015 | $0.059 | 1.57% |
| Apr 16, 2015 | $0.124 | 1.75% |
Rentokil Initial dividend payouts
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
RTO dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTO Rentokil Initial Plc. | 2.67% | $0.64 | N/A |
| ABM ABM Industries Inc | 2.36% | $1.14 | 43.5% |
| CTAS Cintas Corporation | 0.94% | $1.87 | 37.6% |
| WCN Waste Connections Inc | 0.84% | $1.4 | 33.7% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Rentokil Initial pay a dividend?
Yes, Rentokil Initial has been paying dividends for the last three years.
When was RTO's last dividend?
Rentokil Initial's last regular dividend was on Aug 14, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.224 per share.
How much dividend does Rentokil Initial pay (per share)?
RTO's annualized dividend per share is $0.64.
What is Rentokil Initial's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Rentokil Initial is 2.67%.
Does Rentokil Initial pay a good dividend?
Rentokil Initial's dividend yield is higher than the Industrials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.