Reckitt shares surge 9% as upgraded outlook and profit growth boost confidence

  • Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC (LSE:RKT, ETR:3RB) shares jumped 9% in early Thursday trading after the group upgraded its outlook for 2025, underpinned by a strong set of half-year results. The company now expects like-for-like (LFL) net revenue growth of between 3% and 4% for the year, and is targeting more than 4% growth for its core Reckitt business, signalling renewed confidence after a period of transformation.