Reckitt Benckiser stock price forecast: bulls maintain control as RKT trades near support

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Reckitt Benckiser repurchased 46,610 ordinary shares from BNP Paribas SA as part of its ongoing share buyback program authorized at its May 2025 AGM.
The company now holds 29.7 million shares in treasury, out of a total 672.4 million shares in issue, increasing its capacity to support future shareholder returns.
This transaction underscores Reckitt Benckiser's continued commitment to enhancing shareholder value through active capital management initiatives.

Treasury stock rises as buyback reflects focus on shareholder returns

Reckitt Benckiser has repurchased 46,610 of its ordinary shares from BNP Paribas SA as part of its ongoing share buyback program authorized at its May 2025 AGM. The company now holds 29.7 million shares in treasury, with 672.4 million shares in issue, reflecting its continued focus on shareholder returns.

Overbought signals elevate consolidation risk amid strong momentum

On the technical front, the nearest support for Reckitt Benckiser is marked by the Ichimoku Kijun at GBX 5,927.00, while resistance is highlighted by the MA-50 and recent highs near GBX 6,040.00. Momentum indicators such as MACD and ADX signal strong buyer strength, but the current RSI is elevated and both Stochastic RSI and CCI reflect overbought conditions. BBP shows ongoing buyer dominance on the intraday timeframe, though the Awesome Oscillator is neutral and provides no directional bias. This blend of solid positive momentum with overbought readings points to a heightened risk of short-term consolidation or a pullback, even as the broader bullish trend remains intact.

Bullish outlook persists as volatility band limits downside risk

Over the next five trading days, GBX 5,950.00 to GBX 6,070.00 is the expected volatility band relative to current levels. Probability models indicate a more than 80% chance of further gains for RKT based on weekly RSI, ADX, MACD, and MA-50 all signaling a bullish scenario. Price action is most likely to remain within a sideways range unless a decisive breakout above the GBX 6,040.00–6,070.00 resistance band occurs with accompanying momentum. Downside risk would increase if the price falls below the GBX 5,927.00 Kijun support, which could trigger short-term corrective moves.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, analyst at Traders Union, sees Reckitt Benckiser maintaining strong momentum above key moving averages. He believes the share buyback adds positive sentiment and supports the bullish outlook. Resistance remains nearby, while overbought signals suggest a possible pause or brief pullback. The underlying trend is constructive unless support at GBX 5,927.00 fails. "With fundamentals and technicals aligned, I expect further upside if the price consolidates above GBX 5,950.00."

Last time, analysts noted that Reckitt Benckiser Group plc continues to exhibit a strong bullish trend, with its share price trading above all key moving averages and momentum indicators such as MACD and ADX signaling ongoing buyer control despite moderate trend strength. However, overbought readings from the RSI, Stoch RSI, and CCI suggest the possibility of near-term consolidation or sideways movement, with support identified at the Kijun level and resistance near the next psychological threshold.

Source of Data: RKT Price Analysis by TU

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