RELX Adds to Treasury Stock with Latest Share Buyback

RELX plc ( (GB:REL) ) has provided an update.

RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 305,735 ordinary shares on 15 January 2026 through UBS AG’s London branch for prices ranging between 3,081p and 3,131p, at a volume-weighted average price of 3,113.8509p per share. The transaction, which will see the shares held in treasury rather than cancelled, brings the company’s treasury holding to 7,194,843 shares and leaves 1,820,891,421 shares in issue, with a total of 3,086,971 shares bought back since the start of the year, underscoring RELX’s ongoing focus on capital returns and balance-sheet efficiency for shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £43.45 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.

RELX plc’s strong financial performance and positive earnings call are major strengths, supported by effective capital management through share buybacks. However, bearish technical indicators and a high P/E ratio suggest caution. The stock’s overall score reflects a balance of robust fundamentals and current market challenges.

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. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, the company’s shares are widely held by institutional and retail investors and are a frequent subject of liquidity and capital management programmes.

Average Trading Volume: 4,917,618

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £56.16B

See more insights into REL stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.