Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.45
Rentokil Initial plc (RTO) Dividend History
Income profile from 1994 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.8%
Payout Ratio
64.7%
Watch
Dividend Streak
3 years
RTO Dividend Income Check
Safety
64.7% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.6% and trend is unknown.
RTO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.8%
Trailing DPS$0.45
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout64.7%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout19.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR11.8%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.6%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.8%
1Y Total Return46.6%
5Y Total Return5.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,49810Y ago$29,67220Y ago$26,371
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
RTO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (29 years of payments)
RTO Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Rentokil Initial plc distributes 64.7% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 19.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
RTO has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 11.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RTO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.8% dividend yield, 1.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.6% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 5.0%, with dividends contributing 7.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $29,672 today.
RTO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.01
Avg/Payment$0.2006
Latest Change+74.5%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026Latest | $0.3620 | ↑ +74.5% | 1.69% | May 19, 2026 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.2075 | ↓ -47.4% | 2.45% | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Apr 4, 2025 | $0.3942 | ↑ +90.3% | 2.88% | May 15, 2025 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.2072 | ↓ -44.7% | 1.91% | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Apr 4, 2024 | $0.3747 | ↑ +142.0% | 1.87% | May 16, 2024 |
| Aug 3, 2023 | $0.1548 | ↓ -45.2% | 1.12% | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Apr 10, 2023 | $0.2823 | ↑ +93.3% | 1.17% | May 18, 2023 |
| Aug 5, 2022 | $0.1460 | ↓ -48.6% | 1.31% | Sep 22, 2022 |
RTO Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.8%
#4 of 6
Safety
Watch
64.7% payout
Streak
3Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.8%
#6 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RTORentokil Initial plc | $16.9B | 1.8% | 64.7% | 3 | Watch |
 ROLRollins, Inc. | $26.2B | 1.2% | 62.3% | 23 | Watch |
3rd  ABMABM Industries Incor… | $2.4B | 2.6% | 40.4% | 36 | Sustainable |
2nd  CNXCConcentrix Corporati… | $1.8B | 5.6% | — | 5 | Unknown |
 CTASCintas Corporation | $68.5B | 0.9% | 33.7% | 3 | Sustainable |
1st  ACCOACCO Brands Corporat… | $375M | 7.1% | 65.4% | 0 | Watch |
RTO Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.36 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2025 | $0.60 | 3.4% | 2 | $0.70 | 86.0% | 1.16x | 1.6% |
| 2024 | $0.58 | 33.1% | 2 | $0.60 | 97.0% | 1.03x | 1.6% |
| 2023 | $0.44 | 1.6% | 2 | $0.75 | 58.3% | 1.72x | 1.2% |
| 2022 | $0.43 | -17.5% | 2 | $0.60 | 71.7% | 1.40x | 1.2% |
| 2021 | $0.52 | — | 2 | $0.70 | 74.4% | 1.34x | 1.4% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.50 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.30 | 8.0% | 2 | $0.75 | 39.7% | 2.52x | 0.8% |
| 2018 | $0.28 | 23.2% | 2 | $-0.27 | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2017 | $0.22 | 5.2% | 2 | $1.85 | 12.1% | 8.26x | 0.6% |
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Start ComparisonRTO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RTO stock.
How much dividend does RTO pay per share?
Rentokil Initial plc (RTO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.45 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.8%. Payments are made Annual.
When is RTO's next ex-dividend date?
RTO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RTO typically pays dividends Annual.
Is RTO's dividend safe?
RTO's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +64.7% and FCF payout ratio of +19.4%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is RTO a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Rentokil Initial plc is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does RTO pay dividends?
Rentokil Initial plc pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.45 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 32+ years from 1994 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RTO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RTO five years ago would be worth approximately $10,498 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RTO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RTO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.