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RELX plc ( (GB:REL) ) just unveiled an update.
RELX plc has repurchased 3,429,500 of its ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange between 23 and 27 March 2026 through J.P. Morgan Securities, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following these transactions, the company now holds 35,163,923 shares in treasury and has 1,793,213,034 shares in issue, bringing total buybacks since 2 January 2026 to 31,056,051 shares.
The expanded treasury position underscores RELX’s continued commitment to returning capital to shareholders and managing its share count, which can support earnings per share over time. The ongoing pace of repurchases signals confidence in the company’s financial performance and may influence liquidity and ownership dynamics in its London-listed stock.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Hold with a £2602.00 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 markets such as scientific, technical and medical research, legal, risk and business analytics, and exhibitions. The company’s shares are listed in London, and it frequently uses share repurchase programmes as part of its capital allocation strategy.
YTD Price Performance: -20.76%
Average Trading Volume: 9,544,277
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: £42.88B
For an in-depth examination of REL stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.