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RELX plc ( (GB:REL) ) has issued an announcement.
RELX PLC has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 4,033,569 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 20 and 24 April 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities. The shares, bought at volume-weighted average prices ranging from roughly 2,681p to 2,763p over the period, will be held in treasury, reducing the free float in the market.
Following these transactions, RELX now holds 46,684,640 shares in treasury and has 1,781,758,114 shares in issue excluding treasury stock, indicating a sizable ongoing capital return to shareholders. Since the start of 2026, the group has bought back 42,576,768 shares, underscoring management’s continued use of buybacks as a tool for capital allocation and potentially enhancing earnings per share over time.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £30.50 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 REL Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, REL is a Outperform.
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (high margins and robust free cash flow) and constructive earnings-call guidance with significant capital returns. These positives are tempered by weak technicals (broad downtrend and negative momentum) and the balance-sheet leverage risk, while valuation remains supportive.
To see Spark’s full report on REL stock, click here.
More about RELX plc
RELX PLC is a global information and analytics group serving professional and business customers across sectors such as science, legal, risk, and exhibitions. The company generates revenue by providing data-driven tools, digital content, and decision-support solutions that help clients manage risk, improve productivity, and make informed strategic decisions in their respective markets.
YTD Price Performance: -10.73%
Average Trading Volume: 10,261,034
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: £48.01B
Find detailed analytics on REL stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.