RELX Expands Treasury Stock With Latest Share Buyback on London Market

The latest announcement is out from RELX plc ( (GB:REL) ).

RELX plc continued its share buyback activity on 4 February 2026, repurchasing 431,217 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange via UBS AG London Branch, at prices ranging between 2,116.50p and 2,245.00p and a volume-weighted average price of 2,174.4368p. The purchased stock will be held in treasury, taking the company’s treasury holding to 12,001,437 shares and leaving 1,816,203,465 shares in issue excluding treasury, with a total of 7,893,565 shares bought back since 2 January 2026, underscoring an ongoing capital return programme that reduces free float and may enhance earnings per share over time.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £37.00 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 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, with operations spanning scientific, technical and medical publishing, legal and risk solutions, and exhibitions. Listed in London, the group focuses on data-driven services that support corporate, academic and government clients in regulated and information-intensive markets.

Average Trading Volume: 5,630,058

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: £46.84B

Find detailed analytics on REL stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.