Reckitt Benckiser Group plc Overview
Pro stress-test →Reckitt sells a portfolio that includes a variety of household and consumer health brands, such as Lysol, Finish, Durex, and Mucinex, many of which hold the number-one or -two positions in their categories globally. The company manufactures and sells health, hygiene, and nutrition products in the United Kingdom and internationally.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The firm operates in 60 countries and sells products in more than 200, generating over 35% of sales from emerging markets. Reckitt has repositioned its portfolio and has entered the infant formula market through the acquisition of Mead Johnson in 2017, expanded its consumer health presence by acquiring Schiff Nutrition, K-Y, and Biofreeze, and has exited the food industry.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Reckitt operates across multiple consumer health categories including germ protection (Dettol), intimate wellness (Durex, K-Y), over-the-counter remedies (Biofreeze, Gaviscon, Mucinex, Nurofen, Strepsils), personal care (Clearasil, Veet), and disinfectants (Finish, Harpic, Lysol). Key competitors span Henkel, L'Oréal, and Procter & Gamble across various category segments.
Industry Context
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc operates in Household & Personal Products / Consumer Staples.
Key facts
Founded: 1999 · Headquarters: Slough, UK · Employees: 37,900 · Revenue: £14.2B · Market cap: $55.4B