STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$0.09
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$0.58
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
0.3%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
1.74%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Sep 23, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Aug 15, 2025
1.23 %
92.98
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | 0.274 | Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Mar 06, 2025 | 0.394 | Apr 04, 2025 | Apr 04, 2025 | May 15, 2025 |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 0.207 | Aug 09, 2024 | Aug 09, 2024 | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Mar 12, 2024 | 0.375 | Apr 04, 2024 | Apr 05, 2024 | May 16, 2024 |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 0.176 | Aug 03, 2023 | Aug 04, 2023 | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 0.321 | Apr 10, 2023 | Apr 11, 2023 | May 18, 2023 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16, 2001 | 2:1 | 0 | 0 |
| May 19, 1997 | 2:1 | 0 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rentokil Initial plc (RTO) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Rentokil Initial plc is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is RTO's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. RTO's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 0.30.
When did RTO last pay a dividend?
RTO last paid dividends on 2025-09-23, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-08-15.
When was the last time RTO stock split?
RTO stock split took place on 16-11-2001.
How did RTO's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Nov 16, 2001, when Rentokil Initial plc went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 RTO share(s).