Reckitt reported Q1 like‑for‑like net revenue up 0.6% to £3.25 bn, missing the 1.6% consensus.
Europe sales fell 4.2% on weak cold‑and‑flu demand, while emerging markets grew 7.6% with double‑digit gains in China and India.
Shares plunged about 6% in early London trading, but the company kept its full‑year guidance of 4‑5% LFL revenue growth for 2026.