RELX Launches Next £350 Million Tranche in 2026 Share Buyback Plan

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

RELX plc has launched an irrevocable, non-discretionary programme to repurchase £350 million of its ordinary shares between 23 April and 22 May 2026, following the completion of a similar £350 million tranche a day earlier. These buybacks form part of a previously announced £2.25 billion capital return for 2026, with acquired shares to be held in treasury to reduce the company’s share capital.

The programme will be executed within shareholder-approved limits allowing the purchase of up to 182.8 million ordinary shares and in compliance with UK and EU market abuse and listing rules. RELX has appointed J.P. Morgan Securities plc to manage the buyback independently, underscoring a structured capital management strategy that may enhance earnings per share and signal confidence in the company’s financial position to investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £34.50 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 London-listed information and analytics group serving professional and business customers worldwide. The company operates across sectors such as scientific, technical and medical publishing, legal and risk analytics, and exhibitions, focusing on data-driven solutions and subscription-based services for institutional and corporate clients.

Average Trading Volume: 10,169,516

Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold

Current Market Cap: £49.49B

See more insights into REL stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.