RELX Boosts Treasury Stock with New £3,064-A-Share Buyback Tranche

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

RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 313,411 of its ordinary shares on 6 January 2026 via UBS AG’s London branch, at a volume-weighted average price of 3,063.9622 pence per share. The transaction increases the company’s treasury share holding to 5,067,236 shares, leaving 1,823,003,268 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury, and brings total purchases since 2 January 2026 to 959,364 shares, underlining ongoing capital management efforts that can enhance earnings per share and signal confidence in the company’s long-term prospects.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £4500.00 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.

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 in London, the group focuses on subscription and data-driven products that support research, regulatory compliance, risk management and industry-specific intelligence for a predominantly institutional client base.

Average Trading Volume: 4,751,979

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £56.19B

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