Reckitt Benckiser stock price forecast: consolidation expected as RKT trades near resistance

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Reckitt Benckiser slips 0.10% to GBX 6,054

Highlights

Reckitt Benckiser will return approximately £1.6 billion to shareholders via a proposed special dividend of 235 pence per share after selling its Essential Home business to Advent International.
The company repurchased 57,750 ordinary shares, raising its treasury shares to nearly 29.8 million and modifying its voting rights structure.
Reckitt Benckiser will seek further shareholder approvals for share allotment, disapplication of pre-emption rights, and continuation of its current share buyback program.

Shareholder returns and buybacks expand after divestment and approvals

Reckitt Benckiser announced plans to return approximately £1.6 billion to shareholders through a proposed special dividend of 235 pence per share, following the divestment of its Essential Home business to Advent International. The company also recently repurchased 57,750 ordinary shares, increasing its treasury shares to nearly 29.8 million and adjusting its voting rights. Additional shareholder approvals will be sought for share allotment, pre-emption rights disapplication, and the ongoing share buyback program.

Overbought signals emerge as buyers drive momentum above support

Momentum indicators remain positive, with both the MACD and ADX giving a Buy reading on the daily chart, highlighting the strength of the uptrend. Immediate dynamic support is set at the Ichimoku Kijun level of GBX 5,972.00, while further support is found at the MA-50 of GBX 5,922.68. Overbought signals are present on the Commodity Channel Index and Bull/Bear Power, with the RSI hovering near 60, whereas Stochastic RSI appears neutral, suggesting caution for initiating new long positions. Today's session trades between GBX 6,008.00 and GBX 6,098.00 with low intraday volatility and consolidation amid moderating momentum, yet persistent buyer interest.

Sideways trading likely as upward bias overshadows downside risk

For the coming five sessions, RKT is expected to trade within the GBX 6,030.00 to GBX 6,100.00 band, reflecting typical volatility relative to current levels. There is a very high probability (above 80%) that the price will maintain upward momentum, with limited risk of a short-term decline. The most likely scenario is continued sideways movement within this corridor, while a close above GBX 6,100.00 could trigger additional bullish momentum — a bearish move would require a sustained break below the Ichimoku Kijun support at GBX 5,972.00.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, Traders Union expert, sees robust bullish momentum in Reckitt Benckiser shares, supported by strong technicals and positive sentiment from the dividend news. The company’s capital return plan and ongoing buyback signal management’s confidence in fundamentals. Near-term volatility remains low, with steady buyer interest and a high chance of price consolidation above key support. Karapetjanc believes the risk of a short-term decline is limited while upside potential persists. "As long as RKT holds above GBX 5,972.00, I expect bulls to dominate and any breakout above GBX 6,100.00 could unlock the next leg higher."

Last time, analysts noted that Reckitt Benckiser Group plc remains in a positive trend across all intervals, trading above its key moving averages and supported by strong momentum indicators such as MACD and ADX, though oscillators including the RSI and Stochastic RSI are nearing overbought levels. The primary support is situated near the Ichimoku Kijun, with resistance expected at the GBX 6,100–6,120 range, suggesting a sideways-to-bullish outlook for the coming sessions.

Source of Data: RKT Price Analysis by TU

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