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RELX plc ( (GB:REL) ) has provided an announcement.
RELX plc has continued its ongoing share buyback programme, repurchasing 500,000 ordinary shares on 26 February 2026 on the London Stock Exchange via UBS AG London Branch. The shares, bought at a volume-weighted average price of 2,486.3168 pence, will be held in treasury, taking the company’s treasury holding to 23,837,957 shares and leaving 1,804,427,533 shares in issue excluding treasury.
The latest transaction brings RELX’s total repurchases since 2 January 2026 to 19,730,085 shares, underlining management’s active capital management and ongoing efforts to return cash to shareholders. By reducing the free float over time, these buybacks can support earnings per share and signal confidence in the company’s longer-term prospects to investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £3700.00 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.
The score is supported primarily by strong financial performance (robust margins and free-cash-flow generation) and a positive earnings call with continued growth and strong cash conversion. These strengths are materially offset by weak technicals (broad downtrend and bearish momentum), while valuation is neutral-to-supportive.
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 including science, legal, risk, and exhibitions. The company’s shares are listed in London, and it frequently uses share repurchase programmes as part of its capital allocation strategy to manage its share base and enhance shareholder returns.
Average Trading Volume: 7,784,915
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £40.92B
For an in-depth examination of REL stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.