RELX Adds 500,000 Shares to Treasury in Ongoing Buyback Programme

An update from RELX plc ( (GB:REL) ) is now available.

RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 500,000 ordinary shares on 20 February 2026 via UBS AG London Branch, at prices ranging between 2,276p and 2,337p and a volume-weighted average price of 2,305.7168p. The acquired stock will be held in treasury, bringing treasury holdings to 21,887,957 shares and leaving 1,806,351,657 shares in issue, with 17,780,085 shares repurchased since 2 January 2026, underscoring management’s ongoing capital return to shareholders and tighter control of the equity base.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £50.70 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, serving professional and business customers across sectors such as science, legal, risk, and exhibitions. The company’s shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange, where it actively manages its capital structure through ongoing share repurchase programmes.

Average Trading Volume: 7,460,207

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £40.29B

For an in-depth examination of REL stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.