# Rentokil Initial reports 4.3% revenue growth in Q1 2026

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/rentokil-initial-reports-4-3-revenue-growth-in-q1-2026/4121248993
- Published: 2026-04-16T07:47:37+01:00
- Author: Amilia Stone

**[Rentokil Initial plc](https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/ftse-company/rentokil-initial/rto.l)**(
LON:RTO) has issued a Trading Update for the first three months of the 2026 financial
year covering the period 1 January 2026 to 31 March 2026.

> **Mike Duffy, Chief Executive of Rentokil Initial plc, 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.
> “In my first four weeks as CEO, I have been impressed with the depth of passion
> and pride that our people have in delivering exceptional customer service, and
> I am excited by the opportunity to unlock the potential of the Group.
> “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.”

**Group**

Group Revenue for the quarter was $1,677m, up 4.3%. Organic Revenue growth was 3.4%.

**North America**

Revenue for the quarter was $995m, up 4.5%.  Organic Revenue growth was 3.9%. 

North America Pest Control Revenue growth was 4.7%.  Organic Revenue growth was 
4.1%.

●    Pest Control Services Organic Revenue growth was 2.8% (2.6% in Q425), supported
by robust price increases and good recovery of weather-related disruption in late
January across the US. Performance through the quarter continued to benefit from
our growth initiatives focused on enhancing marketing investments and improving 
sales execution. 

●   Business Services Organic Revenue growth was 12.7% (7.8% in Q425) supported 
by strong pre-spring demand in product distribution, contribution from 2025 new 
business wins in brand standards and high-value job work in lake management.

Colleague retention increased to 82.6% (FY25: 82.2%) and customer retention was 
broadly flat at 80.4% (FY25: 80.5%).

**International (Group excluding North America)**

Revenue for the quarter was $682m, up 4.1%.  Organic Revenue growth was 2.8%.

Good growth in Europe, Latin America and the UK & Sub-Saharan Africa was driven 
by strong pricing and growth in volumes. Pacific and MENAT were a 60bps headwind
as the Pacific lapped strong comparatives in Rural and Trackspray, and MENAT experienced
disruption from the Middle East conflict.

**Category Performance**

Pest Control Organic Revenue growth was 3.7%, with 4.1% growth in North America 
and 2.8% growth in International (3.0% excluding MENAT).

Hygiene & Wellbeing Organic Revenue grew by 2.1%, with 2.7% in International and
a decline of (2.7)% in North America, impacted by a later phasing of construction
timelines delaying Ambius jobbing revenue.   

**M&A**

The Group’s bolt-on M&A programme continued to create value with 9 deals, delivering
annualised revenue in the year before acquisition of $19m.

**Conference Details**

Today, 16 April, at 9:00am BST, Rentokil Initial Chief Financial Officer, Paul Edgecliffe-
Johnson will host a conference call for analysts and investors. A replay will be
available on the Company website (https://www.rentokil-initial.com/investors.aspx)
following the event.

To access the live audio webcast, register via the following link:

https://www.netroadshow.com/events/login/LE9zwo494GfiEWkBjeE6pecNQUQqzstvPAu

Alternatively, to join via teleconference, please register in advance using the 
link below:

https://www.investis-live.com/rentokil/69ca82a0fed46a000febe69d/mfbe

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