5 Best UK Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds

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In this article, we will list the 5 Best UK Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. Please visit 12 Best UK Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds to Buy Now if you would like to see the extended list and the methodology behind it.

15 Most Valuable British Companies

5. Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO)

On March 16, 2026, Citi analyst Marc Van’T Sant raised the price target on Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO) to 575 GBp from 550 GBp previously and maintained a Buy rating on the shares.

On March 12, 2026, UBS analyst Nicole Manion upgraded Rentokil to Buy from Neutral and raised the price target to 540 GBp from 430 GBp, marking the first positive stance since 2020. UBS said organic volumes appear set to return to growth and costs are stabilizing, suggesting a “valuable compounder could be re-emerging.” Oppenheimer also raised its price target on Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO) to $35 from $30 and maintained an Outperform rating, noting Q4 revenue of $1.7B was in line with expectations, supported by improving North America pest control trends, with FY26 tracking in line with consensus despite weather disruptions and geopolitical uncertainty.

Earlier, Rentokil reported 2025 revenue of $6.91B, up 2.6% organically and broadly in line with the $6.92B consensus estimate, while adjusted operating profit rose 5.4% to $1.07B with margins expanding to 15.5%. The company also said Chairman Richard Solomons plans to retire once a successor is appointed.

Rentokil Initial plc (NYSE:RTO) provides pest control and related route-based services across global markets.

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