Reckitt reported FY 2025 net revenue of GBP 14.2 billion (+0.3%) and like-for-like $(LFL)$ net revenue growth of +5.0%. Adjusted operating profit was GBP 3.5 billion (+2.0%) with an adjusted operating margin of 24.9% (up 40 bps), while IFRS operating profit rose to GBP 4.2 billion (+73.9%) and IFRS operating margin was 29.7% (up 1,260 bps), reflecting a GBP 1.2 billion gain on the disposal of Essential Home. Adjusted diluted EPS was 352.8p (+1.1%) and IFRS diluted EPS was 467.2p (up 2.3x). Free cash flow was GBP 1.7 billion (-23.4%) and net cash generated from operating activities was GBP 2.3 billion (-14.4%). Cash returns to shareholders totaled GBP 2.3 billion (-15.8%), including a full-year dividend of 212.2p (+5.0%) with a proposed final dividend of 127.8p, and GBP 0.9 billion of share buybacks; a special dividend of 235.0p per share (GBP 1.6 billion) linked to the Essential Home divestment was paid in February 2026. By business, Core Reckitt FY 2025 net revenue was GBP 10.2 billion (+2.2%) with LFL growth of +5.2%, led by Emerging Markets net revenue of GBP 4.3 billion (+10.5%) and LFL growth of +14.6%; Europe net revenue was GBP 3.4 billion (-3.0%) with LFL growth of -1.4%, while North America net revenue was GBP 2.6 billion (-3.1%) with LFL growth of +0.2%. Mead Johnson Nutrition FY 2025 net revenue was GBP 2.1 billion (+0.4%) with LFL growth of +3.8%. Essential Home FY 2025 net revenue was GBP 1.9 billion (-9.5%) and was consolidated within IFRS results until its disposal on 31 December 2025 for total consideration, net of disposal costs, of GBP 2.2 billion; Reckitt retained a 30% equity stake in Advent’s acquisition vehicle. Reckitt highlighted innovation launches including a reformulated Mucinex Sinus PE-free portfolio in the U.S., Nurofen Mini Liquid Capsules expansion in Europe, Dettol Activ Botany in China and Dettol’s personal care restage in the Middle East, a formula upgrade for Finish Ultimate Plus, and the launch of Durex Intensity (nitrile condom) across Europe and North America with more than 5 million units sold worldwide. The company said its Fuel for Growth program reduced fixed costs to 19.4% of net revenue (down 150 bps) and increased Brand Equity Investment to 14.6% of net revenue (up 120 bps). For 2026, Reckitt expects Core Reckitt LFL net revenue growth within its +4% to +5% medium-term guidance range.
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