RELX Expands 2026 Share Buyback With Further Treasury Purchases

RELX plc ( (GB:REL) ) has shared an announcement.

RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 2,644,056 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 7 and 10 April 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities. The shares, bought at volume-weighted average prices ranging from about 2,485p to 2,560p, will be held in treasury rather than cancelled.

Following these transactions, the company now holds 40,523,153 shares in treasury and has 1,787,886,033 shares in issue, excluding treasury stock. Since the beginning of 2026, RELX has acquired a total of 36,415,281 shares, underscoring an ongoing capital return strategy that can enhance earnings per share and signal confidence in the company’s long-term prospects.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £2870.00 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. The group operates across sectors such as scientific and medical publishing, legal and risk solutions, and exhibitions, with its shares listed on the London Stock Exchange.

YTD Price Performance: -18.38%

Average Trading Volume: 9,806,865

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £44.02B

See more insights into REL stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.