RELX Adds to Treasury Stock With Latest Share Buyback

RELX plc ( (GB:REL) ) just unveiled an announcement.

RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 322,640 ordinary shares on 22 January 2026 through UBS AG’s London branch, at a volume-weighted average price of 2,943.93 pence per share. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing the company’s treasury holding to 8,764,407 shares and leaving 1,819,342,639 shares in issue excluding treasury stock, with a total of 4,656,535 shares repurchased since the start of the year, signalling ongoing capital management efforts that can enhance earnings per share and underscore management’s confidence in the business.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £42.55 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 for professional and business customers, operating across sectors such as scientific, technical and medical publishing, legal and risk solutions, and exhibitions. Listed in London, the group focuses on data-driven services that support research, regulatory compliance and business intelligence for a wide international client base.

Average Trading Volume: 4,952,090

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £54.63B

For a thorough assessment of REL stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.