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Reckitt flags weaker Q1 sales and margin pressure amid softer demand

The consumer health and hygiene group reported like-for-like revenue growth of 1.3% in Q1, missing expectations. Lower cold and flu demand and higher costs are set to cut H1 margins by around 200bps, although full-year guidance was maintained.

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