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RELX plc ( (GB:REL) ) has provided an announcement.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 2,594,000 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 5 and 8 May 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities. The shares, acquired at volume-weighted average prices ranging from about 2,466p to 2,707p, will be held in treasury, reducing the free float and potentially enhancing earnings per share over time.
Following these transactions, RELX now holds 52,390,577 shares in treasury and has 1,776,062,379 shares in issue excluding treasury holdings. Since the start of 2026, the company has bought back 48,282,705 shares, underscoring an active capital return strategy that may signal management confidence in the business and support valuation for existing shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Hold with a £2970.00 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 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 provider of information-based analytics and decision tools, serving professional and business customers across sectors including science, legal, risk, and exhibitions. The company focuses on leveraging data and technology to support research, regulatory compliance, risk management, and industry-specific workflows in developed and emerging markets.
YTD Price Performance: -17.03%
Average Trading Volume: 9,281,095
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: £43.63B
Find detailed analytics on REL stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.