RELX Continues Share Buyback with Purchase of 303,180 Shares

An announcement from RELX plc ( (GB:REL) ) is now available.

RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 303,180 ordinary shares on 8 January 2026 through UBS AG’s London branch on the London Stock Exchange, at a volume-weighted average price of 3,124.1508 pence per share. The shares, which will be held as treasury stock, bring the company’s treasury holding to 5,681,737 shares and leave 1,822,394,091 ordinary shares in issue, with a total of 1,573,865 shares repurchased since 2 January 2026, signalling ongoing capital management and a commitment to returning value to shareholders.

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 sectors including scientific, technical and medical publishing, legal and regulatory information, risk analytics and exhibitions. Listed in London, the group focuses on subscription and data-driven services used by corporations, governments and institutions worldwide.

Average Trading Volume: 4,786,171

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £55.96B

For a thorough assessment of REL stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.