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RELX plc ( (GB:REL) ) has provided an update.
RELX plc has continued its ongoing share buyback programme, repurchasing 500,000 ordinary shares on 5 March 2026 via UBS AG London Branch on the London Stock Exchange. The shares, bought at a volume-weighted average price of about 2,592.58 pence, will be held in treasury, bringing its treasury holdings to 26,337,957 shares and leaving 1,801,955,670 shares in issue.
The latest transaction means RELX has bought back 22,230,085 ordinary shares since the start of 2026, underlining management’s commitment to returning capital to shareholders and optimizing its capital structure. The sizeable reduction in free float over time may support earnings per share and could be viewed positively by investors seeking continued buyback-driven value accretion.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £2821.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:REL Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:REL is a Outperform.
The score is supported primarily by strong financial performance (robust margins and free-cash-flow generation) and a positive earnings call with continued growth and strong cash conversion. These strengths are materially offset by weak technicals (broad downtrend and bearish momentum), while valuation is neutral-to-supportive.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:REL stock, click here.
More about RELX plc
RELX plc is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools, operating primarily in professional, scientific, legal and risk markets. The group focuses on digital information and analytics services used by businesses and institutions worldwide to support research, regulatory compliance and data-driven decision-making.
Average Trading Volume: 8,577,469
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: £46.68B
For a thorough assessment of REL stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.