RELX Expands Share Buyback, Adding Over 2.1 Million Shares to Treasury

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

RELX plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 2,127,918 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 13 and 17 April 2026 via J.P. Morgan Securities, with the shares to be held in treasury rather than cancelled. Following these transactions, the company now holds 42,651,071 shares in treasury and has 1,785,775,301 shares in issue, bringing total buybacks since 2 January 2026 to 38,543,199 shares, a move that underscores ongoing capital return to shareholders and may enhance earnings per share over time by reducing the free float.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £3800.00 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 for professional and business customers, operating across sectors such as scientific, technical and medical research, legal and regulatory services, and risk and business analytics. The group focuses on data-driven products and digital solutions that support professional workflows and regulatory compliance in key international markets.

YTD Price Performance: -12.72%

Average Trading Volume: 9,855,577

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £47B

For detailed information about REL stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.