Reckitt Q3 like-for-like revenue up 3.2% on Emerging Markets growth
Reckitt reported 3.2% like-for-like revenue growth in Q3, led by Emerging Markets, while Lysol supply limits weighed on North America. Source: Reuters.
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what happened
According to Reuters, citing LSEG and company data, UK consumer health and hygiene group Reckitt raised its like-for-like revenue by 3.2% year on year in the third quarter. Emerging Markets drove the gain, with double-digit growth in South Asia and India, ASEAN and Africa.
In North America, temporary manufacturing capacity limits kept the company from fully meeting strong demand for Lysol, cutting the market's like-for-like revenue by 1.3%. Quarterly revenue reached GBP 3.36 billion.
Reckitt expects FY 2026 Core like-for-like net revenue growth of 3.5% to 4.5% and high-single-digit growth in Emerging Markets. It still sees a Core adjusted operating margin of 24.9% to 25.6%. A GBP 500 million share buyback started in August.
why it matters
The mix is positive for investors: solid Emerging Markets growth and guidance support the shares, while the production shortfall in the US highlights risk in a key market. Analysts' median 12-month price target sits about 13.1% above the October 26 close.
market impact
Reckitt and consumer staples: Emerging Markets strength supports the shares, Lysol supply gaps weigh on US sales
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- UK's Reckitt Q3 like-for-like revenue rises 3.2% on Emerging Markets growth — Reuters, 27 October 2026 at 07:11 UTC
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