RTO Dividend History & Analysis | 2.2% Yield
RTO has a dividend yield of 2.2% and paid 0.64 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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RTO Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.4 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-14 | 2026-09-22 | Semiannual | 0.224 | -45.6% | 0.93% |
| 2026-04-10 | 2026-04-10 | 2026-05-28 | Semiannual | 0.412 | +50.4% | 1.22% |
| 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-09-23 | Semiannual | 0.274 | -28.3% | 1.11% |
| 2025-04-04 | 2025-04-04 | 2025-05-15 | Semiannual | 0.382 | +88.2% | 1.75% |
| 2024-08-09 | 2024-08-09 | 2024-09-17 | Semiannual | 0.203 | -46.3% | 0.68% |
| 2024-04-04 | 2024-04-05 | 2024-05-28 | Semiannual | 0.378 | +113.6% | 1.27% |
| 2023-08-03 | 2023-08-04 | 2023-09-12 | Semiannual | 0.177 | -44.2% | 0.46% |
| 2023-04-10 | 2023-04-11 | 2023-05-30 | Semiannual | 0.317 | +117.1% | 0.87% |
| 2022-08-05 | 2022-08-08 | 2022-09-22 | Semiannual | 0.146 | -48.6% | 0.45% |
| 2022-04-07 | 2022-04-08 | 2022-05-31 | Semiannual | 0.284 | 0% | 0.81% |
RTO Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, RTO's dividend yield is 2.15%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.64 USD by the current share price of 21.35.
As of September 2026, RTO paid a dividend of 0.64 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-14 and the payout was 0.224 USD.
RTO pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, RTO has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-14.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for RTO for the next payments are between 0.297 (+32.6%) and 0.531 (+137.1%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.88%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.224 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-14. The next Ex-Dividend date for Rentokil Initial (RTO) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Rentokil Initial (RTO) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
RTO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.8% per year. Strong growth: RTO's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
RTO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.67%. If you bought RTO's shares at 38.04 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.64 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.67% of your original purchase price.
RTO Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Rentokil Initial has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
RTO's 2.15% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of RTO is 97.6%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.
RTO's Overall Dividend Rating is 64.11%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
RTO Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-10 02:37 UTC