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An announcement from RELX plc ( (GB:REL) ) is now available.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 500,000 ordinary shares on 2 March 2026 via UBS on the London Stock Exchange, at a volume-weighted average price of 2,567.2031 pence. The shares will be held in treasury, taking its treasury holding to 24,837,957 shares and leaving 1,803,436,719 shares in issue excluding treasury stock.
The company has now acquired 20,730,085 shares since 2 January 2026, underscoring an ongoing capital return strategy that reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share over time. The latest transaction signals continued management confidence in RELX’s valuation and balance sheet strength, and is likely to be viewed positively by shareholders focused on capital efficiency and buyback-led returns.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £2855.00 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 for professional and business customers, with operations spanning scientific, technical and medical publishing, legal and risk solutions, and exhibitions. Listed in London, the group focuses on recurring-revenue, data-driven products and services aimed at knowledge-intensive industries worldwide.
YTD Price Performance: -14.44%
Average Trading Volume: 8,143,671
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: £46.49B
Learn more about REL stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.