Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTL) Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.46 (As of Dec. 2025) — 12% Below Median

What is Reckitt Benckiser Group Dividend Payout Ratio?

Reckitt Benckiser Group CHIX:RKTL +0.41% 74 Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46 as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates CHIX:RKTL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £54.05 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 998 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks worse than 63.83% on this metric.

The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. Reckitt Benckiser Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.46.

The historical rank and industry rank for Reckitt Benckiser Group's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

CHIX:RKTl' s Dividend Payout Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.5 Med: 0.52 Max: 0.61
Current: 0.58

During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Reckitt Benckiser Group was 0.61. The lowest was 0.50. And the median was 0.52.

CHIX:RKTl's Dividend Payout Ratio is ranked worse than
63.83% of 998 companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 0.435 vs CHIX:RKTl: 0.58

As of today (2026-06-30), the Dividend Yield % of Reckitt Benckiser Group is 4.35%.

During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Reckitt Benckiser Group was 4.72%. The lowest was 1.69%. And the median was 2.80%.

Reckitt Benckiser Group's Dividends per Share for the months ended in Dec. 2025 was £0.88.

During the past 12 months, Reckitt Benckiser Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 5.70% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.60% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Reckitt Benckiser Group was 41.60% per year. The lowest was 0.30% per year. And the median was 5.70% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTl) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation

In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Reckitt Benckiser Group Dividend Payout Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Reckitt Benckiser Group's Dividend Payout Ratio can be seen below:

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Reckitt Benckiser Group Dividend Payout Ratio Chart

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CHIX:RKTL vs PG, CL, KVUE: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison

For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Reckitt Benckiser Group's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Reckitt Benckiser Group Dividend Payout Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Reckitt Benckiser Group's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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Reckitt Benckiser Group Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation

Reckitt Benckiser Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (A: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (A: Dec. 2025 )
	=	2.147	/	3.675
	=	0.58

Reckitt Benckiser Group's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio	=	Dividends per Share (Q: Dec. 2025 )	/	EPS without NRI (Q: Dec. 2025 )
	=	0.879	/	1.921
	=	0.46

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What does a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.46 mean?

Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTL) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.46 as of Dec. 2025. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 0.52. Over the past decade, Reckitt Benckiser Group's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 0.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #637 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 63.8%.

Is Reckitt Benckiser Group's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?

Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.46 is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.50 to a high of 0.61. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Reckitt Benckiser Group's value of 0.46 is 5.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #637 out of 998 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Reckitt Benckiser Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does Reckitt Benckiser Group's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to PG and CL?

According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Reckitt Benckiser Group ranks #637 out of 998 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places Reckitt Benckiser Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44. Reckitt Benckiser Group's value of 0.46 is 5.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Reckitt Benckiser Group's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.50 to 0.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 0.44, Reckitt Benckiser Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.

What is a good Dividend Payout Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?

The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 0.44, based on 998 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.46 is 5.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.

What does a high Dividend Payout Ratio mean?

A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on Reckitt Benckiser Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reckitt Benckiser Group's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 0.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.

Is Reckitt Benckiser Group stock overvalued right now?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £54.05, compared to a current price of £49.21 — trading 9% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 5.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 0.44. Reckitt Benckiser Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?

Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTL), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.46 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Reckitt Benckiser Group (CHIX:RKTL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Reckitt Benckiser Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £49.21 is trading 9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £54.05. GuruFocus considers Reckitt Benckiser Group to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:RKTL:

Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.46 (12% below median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: £54.05 vs. price of £49.21 (9% below fair value)
GF Score™: 74/100 with 1 warning sign
Industry Position: 5.7% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#637 of 998)

No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:RKTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Reckitt Benckiser Group Business Description

Industry Consumer Defensive Consumer Packaged Goods

Comparable Companies LSE:PZC LSE:TBTG LSE:MCB LSE:W7L LSE:VLG LSE:REVB LSE:PAM AQSE:ALH LSE:ULVR PG XPAR:OR CL BOM:500696 KVUE KMB XTER:HEN3 EL CHD OSTO:ESSITY B XTER:BEI

Other Exchanges RBGPF:USA RBGLY:USA RB N:Mexico RKT:UK 3RB0:Germany

Address 103-105 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, GBR, SL1 3UH

Website https://www.reckitt.com

Reckitt Benckiser was formed in 1999 through the merger of the British firm Reckitt & Colman and Dutch-based Benckiser. Recently rebranded under the corporate name Reckitt, it sells a portfolio that includes a variety of household and consumer health brands, such as Lysol, Finish, Durex, and Mucinex, many of which hold a number-one or number-two position in their categories globally. Reckitt has repositioned its portfolio and has entered the infant formula market through the acquisition of Mead Johnson in 2017, expanded its consumer health presence by acquiring Schiff Nutrition, K-Y, and Biofreeze, and has exited the food industry. The firm operates in 60 countries and sells products in more than 200, generating over 40% of core sales from emerging markets.

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