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RELX Buys Back 305,052 Shares for Treasury in Ongoing Capital Return

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  • RELX repurchased 305,052 ordinary shares on 9 January 2026 for holding in treasury.
  • Total treasury shares rose to nearly six million, signalling continued capital return and equity base management.
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RELX Buys Back 305,052 Shares for Treasury in Ongoing Capital Return

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The latest announcement is out from RELX plc ( (GB:REL) ).

RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 305,052 ordinary shares on 9 January 2026 via UBS AG London Branch on the London Stock Exchange, at prices ranging between 3,136p and 3,179p per share and a volume-weighted average price of 3,161.8228p. The shares bought will be held in treasury, bringing the company’s treasury holding to 5,986,789 shares and leaving 1,822,089,911 shares in issue excluding treasury, with a total of 1,878,917 shares repurchased since 2 January 2026, underscoring RELX’s ongoing capital return to shareholders and active management of its 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.

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 scientific, technical and medical publishing, legal and business information, and exhibitions, and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

Average Trading Volume: 4,855,029

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £57.12B

See more data about REL stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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