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RELX Launches £350m Tranche in 2026 Share Buyback Programme

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RELX Launches £350m Tranche in 2026 Share Buyback Programme

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

RELX plc has launched an irrevocable, non-discretionary share buyback programme to repurchase its ordinary shares between 23 March and 22 April 2026, with planned spending of £350 million during this period. The shares acquired are intended to be held in treasury, supporting capital reduction and potentially enhancing earnings per share over time.

This new tranche follows the completion of a £450 million buyback on 20 March 2026 and forms part of a wider £2.25 billion share repurchase commitment for 2026. J.P. Morgan Securities plc will independently execute the transactions within preset parameters, and RELX plans to disclose repurchase activity at least weekly, providing investors with regular transparency on the capital return programme.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £30.75 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 primarily driven by strong financial quality—high margins and standout free-cash-flow generation—tempered by leverage and weaker balance-sheet flexibility. Technicals are mixed with the stock still below key longer-term moving averages, and valuation looks somewhat full despite a reasonable dividend yield.

To see Spark’s full report on REL stock, click here.

More about RELX plc

RELX plc is a global information and analytics company serving professional and business customers in sectors such as science, legal, risk, and exhibitions. The group provides data, analytics, and decision tools that support research, regulatory compliance, risk management, and commercial development across multiple international markets.

YTD Price Performance: -17.42%

Average Trading Volume: 9,407,751

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £44.69B

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

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