Rentokil Initial plc reported first‑quarter 2026 revenue of $1.68 billion, up 4.3 % year‑over‑year and 3.4 % organic growth. The figure represents a 0.8 % increase over the $1.67 billion reported in Q1 2025, underscoring a steady acceleration in the company’s top line.
North America, the company’s largest market, generated $995 million, a 4.5 % rise and 3.9 % organic expansion, while international revenue climbed 4.1 % to $682 million. Pest‑control services benefited from price increases and a recovery from earlier‑quarter weather disruptions, and business‑services revenue accelerated 12.7 %.
Rentokil completed nine bolt‑on acquisitions during the quarter, adding $19 million in annualised revenue and reinforcing its route density and local capabilities.
New CEO Mike Duffy said, “We have made a good start to the year in a seasonally quieter first quarter, with continued momentum in North America and solid progress across our International businesses. While geopolitical events, as previously noted, continue to create some uncertainty, the progress we report today gives us confidence in delivering a full year performance in line with market expectations.” CFO Paul Edgecliffe‑Johnson added, “The pricing environment remains robust with continued above‑inflationary increases,” and noted that “we’re seeing the same sort of volume declines that we saw in the second half of last year. That’s a continued focus for us and an area of opportunity, but we’re pleased with the pricing that we’re getting.”
Investors focused on the slight miss in organic growth and the company’s acknowledgement of geopolitical uncertainty and volume declines, tempering enthusiasm despite the revenue beat. Management maintained its full‑year guidance, signalling confidence in meeting expectations.
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