RELX Buys Back 307,528 Shares as Ongoing Capital Return Continues

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

RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 307,528 ordinary shares on 19 January 2026 through UBS AG London Branch for holding in treasury, at a volume-weighted average price of about 3,040.93 pence per share. The transaction brings its total treasury holding to 7,808,525 shares and reduces the number of ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares) to 1,820,279,437, with 3,700,653 shares repurchased since the start of the year, signalling ongoing capital management efforts that support earnings per share accretion and may be viewed positively by shareholders.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £5070.00 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 for professional and business customers, with operations spanning science, legal, risk, and exhibitions markets. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, the company’s ordinary shares trade in sterling and it is a constituent of major UK equity indices, attracting a broad institutional shareholder base.

YTD Price Performance: 2.45%

Average Trading Volume: 5,000,745

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £56.18B

Learn more about REL stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.