Reckitt Benckiser stock after-hours: company reiterates 2026 expectations

Reckitt Benckiser Group plc reiterated its full-year 2026 expectations in its investor-relations update. The company reported core like-for-like net revenue growth of 2.7% for the first half of 2026 and said second-quarter growth reached 4.2% on the same basis. Reckitt

First-half margins and earnings

Core Reckitt gross profit margin was 60.9%, while adjusted operating profit margin was 24.8%. Group adjusted diluted earnings per share was 152.1 pence. The company said its Fuel for Growth program is reducing fixed costs and improving efficiency. Reckitt’s investor-relations page

Next scheduled update

Reckitt lists its 2026 third-quarter trading update for October 27, 2026. The company also scheduled a North America investor event for November 19, 2026. The company’s financial calendar