RELX expands buyback with 800,000-share repurchase for treasury

RELX plc ( (GB:REL) ) has provided an update.

RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 800,000 ordinary shares on 23 February 2026 via UBS AG’s London branch, at prices ranging between 2,248p and 2,326p and a volume-weighted average price of 2,272.6140p. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing its treasury holding to 22,687,957 shares and leaving 1,805,563,749 shares in issue, with 18,580,085 shares bought back since the start of the year, underscoring an ongoing capital return strategy that can enhance earnings per share and support the stock for existing investors.

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.

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 major operations in scientific, technical and medical publishing, legal and risk solutions, and exhibitions. Listed in London, the group focuses on data-driven services that support research, regulatory compliance and commercial decision-making across multiple industries.

YTD Price Performance: -24.07%

Average Trading Volume: 7,460,207

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £40.29B

See more data about REL stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.