RTO
Rentokil Initial
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Industrials
- NYSE: RTO
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Apr 10, 2026
Dividend yield: 2.05%
Payout ratio: 66.7%
Rentokil Initial's most recent dividend of $0.412 per share was on Apr 10, 2026 (ex-date). The annualized payout of $0.62 per share represents a current dividend yield of 2.02%. The latest RTO distribution of $0.412 marks a dividend growth of 99%.
RTO dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Rentokil Initial Dividend yield
Rentokil Initial's dividend yield of 2.02% is higher than the Industrials sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Industrials sector average of 1.49%, Rentokil Initial's dividend yield is 36% higher.
RTO Dividend history
Rentokil Initial has a history of paying dividends since 2023. Our records of RTO show that the company has distributed two dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has grown by 3.2% for the last twelve months. But since the stock price has gone up by 31% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 21%.
Rentokil Initial Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026 | $0.412 | 1.85% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.208 | 2.45% |
| Apr 4, 2025 | $0.394 | 2.87% |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.207 | 1.91% |
| Apr 4, 2024 | $0.375 | 1.87% |
| Aug 3, 2023 | $0.176 | 1.28% |
| Apr 10, 2023 | $0.321 | 0.88% |
Rentokil Initial dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Rentokil Initial's payout ratio of 66.7% is above the Industrials sector and the industry average. Compared to its Industrials sector average of 32.7%, Rentokil Initial's payout ratio is 104% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
RTO dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Abm Industries Inc | 2.52% | $1.11 | 42.5% |
| RTO Rentokil Initial Plc. | 2.05% | $0.62 | 66.7% |
| CTAS Cintas Corp | 1.03% | $1.8 | 37.5% |
| WCN Waste Connections Inc | 0.89% | $1.37 | 33.3% |
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 Apr 10, 2026 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.412 per share.
How much dividend does Rentokil Initial pay (per share)?
RTO's annualized dividend per share is $0.62.
What is Rentokil Initial's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Rentokil Initial is 2.02%.
What is Rentokil Initial's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Rentokil Initial is 66.7%.
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.