Reckitt Benckiser Group (RBGLY) Receives Upgrade to Buy: Reasons Explained

Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst

Source: NASDAQ.COM

Updated: Aug 22 2025

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Source: NASDAQ.COM

Zacks Rank Upgrade: Reckitt Benckiser Group PLC has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating a positive earnings outlook and potential for stock price increase.
Earnings Estimates Impact: The upgrade reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates, which are closely correlated with stock price movements, particularly influenced by institutional investors.
Zacks Rating System: The Zacks rating system classifies stocks based on earnings estimate revisions, maintaining a balanced distribution of buy and sell ratings, with only the top 20% receiving favorable rankings.
Future Earnings Projection: For the fiscal year ending December 2025, Reckitt Benckiser is expected to earn $0.94 per share, with analysts raising estimates by 2.5% over the past three months.

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Emily J. Thompson

Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.