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RELX plc
(LSE:REL)
RELX plc (REL) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
RELX plc Business Overview & Revenue Model
RELX plc Earnings Call Summary
RELX plc Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 9.59B | 9.43B | 9.16B | 8.55B | 7.24B |
| Gross Profit | 6.11B | 6.13B | 5.95B | 5.51B | 4.68B |
| EBITDA | 3.73B | 3.54B | 3.31B | 3.06B | 2.65B |
| Net Income | 2.06B | 1.93B | 1.78B | 1.63B | 1.47B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 14.76B | 15.13B | 14.92B | 15.83B | 13.86B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 131.00M | 119.00M | 155.00M | 334.00M | 113.00M |
| Total Debt | 7.33B | 6.54B | 6.50B | 6.73B | 6.17B |
| Total Liabilities | 12.37B | 11.63B | 11.48B | 12.07B | 10.63B |
| Stockholders Equity | 2.37B | 3.48B | 3.46B | 3.78B | 3.23B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 2.85B | 2.12B | 2.00B | 1.97B | 1.68B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 2.88B | 2.61B | 2.46B | 2.40B | 2.02B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -829.00M | -575.00M | -569.00M | -859.00M | -384.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -2.03B | -2.06B | -2.06B | -1.33B | -1.61B |
RELX plc Technical Analysis
RELX plc Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | £368.91M | 16.67 | 11.01% | 3.26% | -11.68% | -40.06% | |
71 Outperform | £46.35B | 22.95 | 70.68% | 2.13% | 2.48% | 3.23% | |
71 Outperform | £10.20B | 152.68 | 1.20% | 2.34% | 15.73% | -76.05% | |
65 Neutral | £5.99B | 18.66 | 11.94% | 2.32% | -0.82% | 30.81% | |
65 Neutral | £217.13M | 4.56 | 7.38% | 11.37% | -4.44% | 19.95% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
60 Neutral | £282.78M | -2.82 | -12.00% | 15.28% | -3.91% | -310.36% |
RELX plc Corporate Events
RELX plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 500,000 ordinary shares on 2 March 2026 via UBS on the London Stock Exchange, at a volume-weighted average price of 2,567.2031 pence. The shares will be held in treasury, taking its treasury holding to 24,837,957 shares and leaving 1,803,436,719 shares in issue excluding treasury stock.
The company has now acquired 20,730,085 shares since 2 January 2026, underscoring an ongoing capital return strategy that reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share over time. The latest transaction signals continued management confidence in RELX’s valuation and balance sheet strength, and is likely to be viewed positively by shareholders focused on capital efficiency and buyback-led returns.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £2855.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX PLC has reported that, as of 27 February 2026, its issued share capital comprises 1,828,265,490 ordinary shares, of which 23,337,957 are held in treasury by the company. After accounting for these treasury shares, the total number of voting rights stands at 1,804,927,533, which becomes the key reference figure for shareholders assessing whether they must disclose changes in their holdings under U.K. market transparency rules.
The clarified voting rights total provides investors and regulators with an updated denominator for calculating significant shareholdings, supporting accurate compliance with the Financial Conduct Authority’s disclosure and transparency regime. This update may influence how institutional and other large shareholders monitor and report their positions in RELX, reinforcing governance standards and market transparency around the company’s equity structure.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £2855.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 500,000 ordinary shares on 27 February 2026 through UBS AG London Branch on the London Stock Exchange, at prices ranging between 2,501p and 2,588p and a volume-weighted average price of 2,561.5231p. The acquired stock will be held in treasury, bringing total treasury holdings to 24,337,957 shares and leaving 1,803,933,364 shares in issue, with 20,230,085 shares repurchased since the start of the year.
The latest transaction underscores RELX’s ongoing capital return programme, which reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share while signalling management’s confidence in the company’s valuation and cash generation. Shareholders and market participants are likely to view the sustained pace of buybacks as supportive for the stock’s long-term performance, although it also concentrates ownership and slightly increases leverage to future operating results.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £2790.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its ongoing share buyback programme, repurchasing 500,000 ordinary shares on 26 February 2026 on the London Stock Exchange via UBS AG London Branch. The shares, bought at a volume-weighted average price of 2,486.3168 pence, will be held in treasury, taking the company’s treasury holding to 23,837,957 shares and leaving 1,804,427,533 shares in issue excluding treasury.
The latest transaction brings RELX’s total repurchases since 2 January 2026 to 19,730,085 shares, underlining management’s active capital management and ongoing efforts to return cash to shareholders. By reducing the free float over time, these buybacks can support earnings per share and signal confidence in the company’s longer-term prospects to investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £3700.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 300,000 ordinary shares on 25 February 2026 via UBS AG London Branch on the London Stock Exchange, at prices ranging from 2,322p to 2,431p and a volume-weighted average of 2,388.9691p. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing total treasury holdings to 23,337,957 shares and leaving 1,804,918,358 shares in issue, with 19,230,085 shares bought back since the start of the year, underscoring the company’s ongoing capital return strategy and its efforts to manage share count and enhance shareholder value.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £3700.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX PLC has applied to the Financial Conduct Authority and the London Stock Exchange for a block listing of 80,000 ordinary shares tied to its 2023 Employee Share Purchase Plan, with admission expected on 2 March 2026. The additional listing will support employee equity participation while the new shares will rank equally with existing stock, resulting in a modest increase to the company’s share capital and reinforcing alignment between staff and shareholders.
The move underscores RELX’s ongoing use of share-based incentives as part of its remuneration strategy, a common practice among large listed companies seeking to attract and retain talent in competitive information and analytics markets. For investors, the transaction represents a routine technical adjustment with limited dilution but signals continued commitment to employee ownership structures and capital markets engagement.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £50.70 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc said it bought 350,000 of its own ordinary shares on 24 February 2026 via UBS’s London branch, paying a volume-weighted average price of 2,253.4641 pence, with the shares to be held in treasury. The transaction lifts the company’s treasury stock to 23,037,957 shares and leaves 1,805,218,358 shares in issue, underscoring an ongoing buyback programme that has seen 18,930,085 shares repurchased since the start of the year, effectively concentrating equity for remaining shareholders.
The continued use of buybacks highlights RELX’s focus on returning capital to investors and managing its balance sheet, a common strategy among mature, cash-generative information-services groups. By reducing the free float over time, the programme can support earnings per share and signal confidence in the company’s long-term prospects, although it also modestly reduces liquidity in the stock.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £50.70 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 800,000 ordinary shares on 23 February 2026 via UBS AG’s London branch, at prices ranging between 2,248p and 2,326p and a volume-weighted average price of 2,272.6140p. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing its treasury holding to 22,687,957 shares and leaving 1,805,563,749 shares in issue, with 18,580,085 shares bought back since the start of the year, underscoring an ongoing capital return strategy that can enhance earnings per share and support the stock for existing investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £50.70 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 500,000 ordinary shares on 20 February 2026 via UBS AG London Branch, at prices ranging between 2,276p and 2,337p and a volume-weighted average price of 2,305.7168p. The acquired stock will be held in treasury, bringing treasury holdings to 21,887,957 shares and leaving 1,806,351,657 shares in issue, with 17,780,085 shares repurchased since 2 January 2026, underscoring management’s ongoing capital return to shareholders and tighter control of the equity base.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £50.70 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has repurchased 1.6 million of its own ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange via UBS AG London Branch, with the stock to be held in treasury rather than cancelled. The latest transaction lifts its treasury holding to 21.39 million shares and leaves 1.81 billion shares in issue, marking a total of 17.28 million shares bought back since the start of 2026 as the group continues a substantial capital return programme that supports earnings per share and signals confidence in its long-term prospects.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £50.70 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has published its 2025 Annual Report, its 2025 Form 20-F and a Netherlands-specific 2025 Annual Report, making the documents available on its website and through UK, U.S. and Dutch regulatory channels. The filings, which include audited financial statements and comply with EU electronic reporting standards, reinforce RELX’s regulatory transparency and disclosure across its multiple listings and confirm that the group currently has 1,812,039,253 voting shares in issue, excluding treasury stock.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £2494.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback programme, repurchasing 1.8 million ordinary shares on 18 February 2026 via UBS AG’s London branch on the London Stock Exchange. The shares, bought at prices between 2,158p and 2,238p with a volume-weighted average of 2,204.3208p, will be held in treasury, increasing the company’s treasury holding to 19,787,957 shares and leaving 1,808,439,253 shares in issue excluding treasury stock.
The latest transaction brings total repurchases since 2 January 2026 to 15,680,085 shares, underscoring RELX’s ongoing capital management strategy and support for shareholder returns. By reducing its free float while retaining the shares in treasury, the company preserves flexibility for future uses such as employee share schemes, while potentially enhancing earnings per share and signalling confidence in its long-term prospects to the market.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £2494.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 1,800,000 ordinary shares on 17 February 2026 via UBS AG London Branch on the London Stock Exchange, at a volume-weighted average price of about 2,235.83 pence per share. These shares will be held in treasury, bringing the company’s treasury holding to 17,987,957 shares and leaving 1,810,239,253 shares in issue, with a total of 13,880,085 shares repurchased since the start of the year.
The latest transaction underscores RELX’s ongoing capital management strategy, which typically supports earnings per share accretion and can signal confidence in the company’s cash generation and long-term prospects. For shareholders, the incremental reduction in free float may modestly enhance per-share metrics, while maintaining flexibility for the company to use treasury shares for future corporate purposes such as employee share plans.
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.
RELX PLC has disclosed changes in the shareholdings of its top executives following a series of awards and vestings under its long-term and annual incentive plans. Chief executive Erik Engstrom’s stake has risen to 1,327,129 ordinary shares or ADRs, while chief financial officer Nick Luff now holds 358,792 ordinary shares, reflecting performance-linked share grants, deferred share awards, and tax-related share disposals executed off-market.
The transactions include the grant of new conditional awards under the 2023 Long Term Incentive Plan, the vesting of earlier LTIP awards, the release of deferred annual incentive shares, and the sale of a portion of shares to meet tax and social security liabilities. The moves underline RELX’s continued reliance on equity-based remuneration to align leadership incentives with shareholder interests, without any immediate cash outlay by the executives on the newly granted or vested shares.
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.
RELX plc has repurchased 1.2 million of its own ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange, to be held in treasury, at prices ranging from 2,172p to 2,252p and a volume-weighted average of 2,219.4956p. The transaction, executed through UBS AG London Branch, takes the company’s treasury holding to 16.19 million shares, with 1.81 billion shares remaining in issue, and brings total buybacks since 2 January 2026 to just over 12.08 million shares.
The latest buyback underscores RELX’s ongoing capital management strategy, which typically aims to return surplus cash to shareholders and can enhance earnings per share by reducing the free float. For investors, the continued pace of repurchases signals confidence in the company’s valuation and cash generation, while modestly increasing the ownership percentage of remaining shareholders over time.
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.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 641,854 ordinary shares on 13 February 2026 via UBS AG London Branch on the London Stock Exchange, at prices ranging between 2,102 pence and 2,202 pence and a volume-weighted average of 2,161.5535 pence. The shares, which will be held in treasury, bring the company’s total treasury holding to 14,987,957 shares and mean RELX has repurchased 10,880,085 shares since 2 January 2026, underscoring ongoing capital management efforts that can enhance earnings per share and signal confidence in the group’s long-term prospects.
The latest buyback lifts RELX’s treasury stock to just under 15 million shares against 1.81 billion shares in issue, a scale that remains modest relative to its overall capital base but meaningful for shareholder returns. For investors, the sustained pace of repurchases since the start of the year reinforces RELX’s commitment to returning surplus capital, while also providing incremental support to the share price and flexibility over future employee share schemes or corporate purposes.
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.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 1,400,000 ordinary shares on 12 February 2026 via UBS AG London Branch on the London Stock Exchange. The shares, bought at prices ranging between 2,006p and 2,099p with a volume-weighted average of 2,046.6155p, will be held in treasury, bringing its treasury holding to 14,346,103 shares and reducing the free float to 1,813,879,506 shares.
The company has acquired 10,238,231 ordinary shares since 2 January 2026, underlining an ongoing capital management strategy that returns cash to shareholders and can enhance earnings per share. By shrinking the number of shares in public circulation, RELX is reinforcing investor-focused policies that may support its valuation and signal confidence in its long-term prospects.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £45.70 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX PLC has launched an irrevocable, non-discretionary share buyback programme to repurchase its ordinary shares between 12 February 2026 and 20 March 2026, with planned spending of £450 million. This new programme follows the recent completion of a £250 million buyback and contributes to the total £2.25 billion the company intends to deploy on share repurchases in 2026.
The buyback is designed to reduce the company’s capital, with all repurchased shares to be held in treasury rather than cancelled outright. RELX has mandated UBS AG London Branch to execute the trades independently within preset parameters and existing shareholder authority, underscoring a disciplined approach to capital returns and potentially enhancing earnings per share and shareholder value.
UBS will make trading decisions without influence from RELX, ensuring compliance with UK and EU Market Abuse Regulations and relevant Listing Rules. The authorised repurchase capacity, as approved at the 2025 AGM, still allows substantial headroom for further share buybacks, signalling continued confidence in the company’s financial position and long-term strategy.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Hold with a £2258.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX reported another year of solid growth in 2025, with revenue rising 7% on an underlying basis to £9.59bn and adjusted operating profit up 9% to £3.34bn, lifting the margin to 34.8%. Adjusted EPS grew 10% at constant currency, net profit and cash generation improved, and the board proposed a 7% increase in the full-year dividend to 67.5p per share.
Management highlighted strong momentum across all major divisions, particularly in Risk and a further step up in Legal, supported by ongoing shifts toward higher-growth analytics and decision tools and deeper use of AI to enhance products while keeping cost growth below revenue growth. RELX reinforced its capital allocation stance with £1.5bn of 2025 buybacks, a planned £2.25bn in 2026, five acquisitions totaling £270m, and maintained a disciplined balance sheet at 2.0x net debt/EBITDA, while reiterating expectations for another year of strong underlying growth in 2026.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Hold with a £2258.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 465,361 ordinary shares on 6 February 2026 via UBS AG’s London branch, at prices ranging from 2,132p to 2,203p and a volume-weighted average price of 2,153.7276p per share. The repurchased shares will be held in treasury, bringing the company’s treasury holding to 12,946,103 shares and leaving 1,815,266,013 shares in issue excluding treasury stock; since the start of the year RELX has bought back 8,838,231 shares, underscoring an ongoing capital management strategy that can support earnings per share and signal confidence in the company’s long-term prospects to investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Hold with a £2258.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 479,305 ordinary shares on 5 February 2026 via UBS AG London Branch on the London Stock Exchange, at a volume-weighted average price of 2,257.8008 pence per share. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing the company’s treasury holding to 12,480,742 shares and leaving 1,815,729,923 shares in issue, with a total of 8,372,870 shares repurchased since the start of the year, underscoring an ongoing capital-return programme that can enhance earnings per share and signal management’s confidence in the company’s long-term prospects.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Hold with a £2258.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
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.
RELX PLC has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 373,957 of its own ordinary shares on 3 February 2026 through UBS AG’s London branch, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this latest transaction, the company now holds 11,570,220 shares in treasury and has 1,816,634,182 shares in issue excluding treasury stock, having repurchased a total of 7,462,348 shares since the start of the year as part of its ongoing capital management strategy, which typically aims to enhance earnings per share and optimise its balance sheet for shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £2856.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 375,735 ordinary shares on 2 February 2026 via UBS AG London Branch on the London Stock Exchange, at a volume-weighted average price of 2,604.37 pence per share. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing the company’s treasury holding to 11,196,263 shares and leaving 1,816,974,847 shares in issue excluding treasury stock; since the start of January, RELX has bought back more than 7 million shares, underlining an ongoing capital management strategy that supports earnings per share accretion and signals management’s confidence in the business to investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £3610.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has reported that, as of 30 January 2026, its issued share capital comprises 1,828,156,086 ordinary shares, of which 10,093,435 are held in treasury. This leaves a total of 1,818,062,651 voting rights in the company, a key figure that shareholders must use as the denominator when assessing whether changes in their holdings trigger disclosure obligations under UK financial transparency rules.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £37.45 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 369,515 ordinary shares on 30 January 2026 via UBS AG London Branch on the London Stock Exchange, at prices ranging between 2,576p and 2,619p per share and a volume-weighted average of 2,594.5141p. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing the company’s treasury holding to 10,820,528 shares and reducing the free float to 1,817,345,199 shares in issue (excluding treasury), with a total of 6,712,656 shares repurchased since 2 January 2026, underscoring an ongoing capital return programme that can support earnings per share and signal management’s confidence in the business to investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Hold with a £2814.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 357,578 of its ordinary shares on 29 January 2026 via UBS AG London Branch on the London Stock Exchange, at prices ranging between 2,598p and 2,684p and a volume-weighted average price of 2,630.9047p. The transaction increases the number of treasury shares held by the company to 10,451,013 and leaves 1,817,705,073 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury, with a total of 6,343,141 shares repurchased since 2 January 2026, underscoring an ongoing capital return programme that reduces free float and can enhance earnings per share for remaining investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £2975.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc bought 340,743 of its own ordinary shares on 28 January 2026 via UBS AG London Branch on the London Stock Exchange, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, RELX holds 10,093,435 shares in treasury and has 1,818,044,910 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury shares; since 2 January 2026 it has repurchased a total of 5,985,563 shares, underscoring an ongoing buyback programme that reduces the free float and can enhance earnings per share and capital return for investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £3006.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 334,093 ordinary shares on 27 January 2026 via UBS AG’s London Branch on the London Stock Exchange, at prices ranging between 2,748p and 2,878p per share and a volume-weighted average price of 2,823.1740p. The shares will be held in treasury, taking the company’s treasury holding to 9,752,692 shares and leaving 1,818,377,981 shares in issue excluding treasury stock; since 2 January 2026, RELX has repurchased a total of 5,644,820 shares, underlining an ongoing capital management strategy that supports earnings per share accretion and signals confidence in the company’s long-term prospects to investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £3905.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc continued its share buyback activity on 26 January 2026, repurchasing 328,971 ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange via UBS AG London Branch, to be held in treasury. The latest transaction lifts the company’s treasury holdings to 9,418,599 shares and leaves 1,818,711,824 shares in issue, with a total of 5,310,727 shares bought back since 2 January 2026, underlining management’s ongoing capital-return strategy and potentially offering earnings-per-share support for investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £3905.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 325,221 ordinary shares on 23 January 2026 via UBS AG London Branch on the London Stock Exchange, at a volume-weighted average price of 2,913.3865 pence per share. The repurchased stock will be held in treasury, bringing the company’s treasury holding to 9,089,628 shares and leaving 1,819,026,268 shares in issue excluding treasury; since 2 January 2026, RELX has bought back a total of 4,981,756 shares, underlining an ongoing capital management programme that supports earnings per share accretion and signals confidence in the company’s valuation to shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £42.55 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 322,640 ordinary shares on 22 January 2026 through UBS AG’s London branch, at a volume-weighted average price of 2,943.93 pence per share. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing the company’s treasury holding to 8,764,407 shares and leaving 1,819,342,639 shares in issue excluding treasury stock, with a total of 4,656,535 shares repurchased since the start of the year, signalling ongoing capital management efforts that can enhance earnings per share and underscore management’s confidence in the business.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £42.55 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 319,226 ordinary shares on 21 January 2026 through UBS AG London Branch on the London Stock Exchange, at a volume-weighted average price of 2,965.5152 pence per share. The repurchased shares will be held in treasury, taking the company’s treasury stock to 8,441,767 shares and leaving 1,819,654,613 shares in issue excluding treasury stock, with a total of 4,333,895 shares bought back since 2 January 2026, underscoring ongoing capital management efforts that may support earnings per share and capital return objectives for shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £5070.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX PLC has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 314,016 ordinary shares on 20 January 2026 via UBS AG London Branch on the London Stock Exchange, at prices ranging between 2,971p and 3,020p per share and a volume-weighted average price of 2,994.7870p. The acquired shares will be held in treasury, bringing the company’s treasury holding to 8,122,541 shares and leaving 1,819,970,920 shares in issue excluding treasury stock, with a total of 4,014,669 shares repurchased since 2 January 2026 as RELX continues to return capital to shareholders and manage its equity base.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £5070.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 307,528 ordinary shares on 19 January 2026 through UBS AG London Branch for holding in treasury, at a volume-weighted average price of about 3,040.93 pence per share. The transaction brings its total treasury holding to 7,808,525 shares and reduces the number of ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares) to 1,820,279,437, with 3,700,653 shares repurchased since the start of the year, signalling ongoing capital management efforts that support earnings per share accretion and may be viewed positively by shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £5070.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 306,154 ordinary shares on 16 January 2026 through UBS AG’s London branch, at a volume-weighted average price of 3,100.8112 pence per share. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing the company’s treasury holding to 7,500,997 shares and leaving 1,820,585,267 shares in issue excluding treasury, with a total of 3,393,125 shares bought back since 2 January 2026, signalling ongoing capital management efforts that may support earnings per share and shareholder returns.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £5070.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 305,735 ordinary shares on 15 January 2026 through UBS AG’s London branch for prices ranging between 3,081p and 3,131p, at a volume-weighted average price of 3,113.8509p per share. The transaction, which will see the shares held in treasury rather than cancelled, brings the company’s treasury holding to 7,194,843 shares and leaves 1,820,891,421 shares in issue, with a total of 3,086,971 shares bought back since the start of the year, underscoring RELX’s ongoing focus on capital returns and balance-sheet efficiency for shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £43.45 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has applied to the UK Financial Conduct Authority and the London Stock Exchange for a block listing of 55,000 ordinary shares in connection with its 2023 Employee Share Purchase Plan, with the new shares expected to be admitted to trading on 20 January 2026. The additional shares, which will rank pari passu with existing stock, support the company’s employee ownership initiatives and modestly expand its issued share capital, reinforcing long-term alignment between staff and shareholders without materially altering its capital structure.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Hold with a £3325.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 302,163 ordinary shares on 14 January 2026 via UBS AG’s London branch on the London Stock Exchange, at prices ranging between 3,093p and 3,147p and a volume-weighted average price of 3,117.8746p. The repurchased shares will be held in treasury, bringing the company’s treasury holding to 6,889,108 shares and leaving 1,821,189,533 shares in issue excluding treasury stock; since the start of the year it has bought back 2,781,236 shares, underlining ongoing capital management efforts that can support earnings per share and signal confidence in the company’s long-term prospects.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Hold with a £3325.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 298,920 ordinary shares on 13 January 2026 through UBS AG’s London branch, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company holds 6,586,945 shares in treasury and has 1,821,491,696 shares in issue excluding treasury, having repurchased a total of 2,479,073 shares since 2 January 2026, underscoring an ongoing capital management strategy that can enhance earnings per share and signal confidence in the company’s long-term prospects.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Hold with a £3325.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 301,236 ordinary shares on 12 January 2026 via UBS AG’s London branch, at prices ranging between 3,165p and 3,209p per share and a volume-weighted average price of 3,185.0837p. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing the company’s treasury holding to 6,288,025 shares and leaving 1,821,788,675 shares in issue excluding treasury stock; since 2 January 2026 RELX has repurchased 2,180,153 shares, signalling ongoing capital management efforts that modestly reduce free float and may enhance earnings per share over time.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Hold with a £3325.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 305,052 ordinary shares on 9 January 2026 via UBS AG London Branch on the London Stock Exchange, at prices ranging between 3,136p and 3,179p per share and a volume-weighted average price of 3,161.8228p. The shares bought will be held in treasury, bringing the company’s treasury holding to 5,986,789 shares and leaving 1,822,089,911 shares in issue excluding treasury, with a total of 1,878,917 shares repurchased since 2 January 2026, underscoring RELX’s ongoing capital return to shareholders and active management of its equity base.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £50.70 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 303,180 ordinary shares on 8 January 2026 through UBS AG’s London branch on the London Stock Exchange, at a volume-weighted average price of 3,124.1508 pence per share. The shares, which will be held as treasury stock, bring the company’s treasury holding to 5,681,737 shares and leave 1,822,394,091 ordinary shares in issue, with a total of 1,573,865 shares repurchased since 2 January 2026, signalling ongoing capital management and a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £50.70 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 311,321 of its own ordinary shares on 7 January 2026 via UBS AG’s London branch, at a volume-weighted average price of 3,142.56 pence per share. The shares will be held in treasury, bringing the company’s treasury holding to 5,378,557 shares and leaving 1,822,692,381 ordinary shares in issue, with a total of 1,270,685 shares repurchased since 2 January 2026, signalling ongoing capital management aimed at returning value to shareholders and optimizing the company’s capital structure.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £50.70 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 313,411 of its ordinary shares on 6 January 2026 via UBS AG’s London branch, at a volume-weighted average price of 3,063.9622 pence per share. The transaction increases the company’s treasury share holding to 5,067,236 shares, leaving 1,823,003,268 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury, and brings total purchases since 2 January 2026 to 959,364 shares, underlining ongoing capital management efforts that can enhance earnings per share and signal confidence in the company’s long-term prospects.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £4500.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, purchasing 316,737 of its own ordinary shares on 5 January 2026 via UBS AG’s London branch, at a volume-weighted average price of 3,044.3806 pence per share. The shares will be held in treasury, taking the company’s treasury holding to 4,753,825 shares and leaving 1,823,316,679 ordinary shares in issue excluding treasury stock, with a total of 645,953 shares repurchased since 2 January 2026, underscoring ongoing capital management efforts that can support earnings per share and signal confidence in the company’s long-term prospects.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £4500.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has continued its share buyback activity, repurchasing 329,216 ordinary shares on 2 January 2026 via UBS AG’s London branch, at prices ranging between 2,971p and 3,059p and a volume-weighted average price of 3,013.6867p. The transaction, with all repurchased shares held in treasury, raises the company’s treasury holdings to 4,437,088 shares and leaves 1,823,623,277 ordinary shares in issue, reflecting an ongoing capital management strategy that can enhance earnings per share and signal confidence in the company’s long-term outlook to investors.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £5070.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX PLC reported that, as of 31 December 2025, its issued share capital comprised 1,828,048,247 ordinary shares, of which 4,107,872 are held in treasury. This leaves a total of 1,823,940,375 voting rights, a key reference figure that shareholders must use when assessing whether they need to disclose new or changed holdings under the UK Financial Conduct Authority’s disclosure and transparency requirements.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £5070.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX PLC announced an application for a block listing of 3,700,000 ordinary shares to be admitted to trading on the London Stock Exchange and the FCA’s Official List. These shares will be allocated across several employee-focused initiatives, emphasizing the company’s commitment to talent retention and incentivization. The listing is expected to enhance stakeholder engagement and support long-term business strategies.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £5070.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has applied for a block listing of 60,000 Ordinary shares on the London Stock Exchange in connection with its Sharesave Plan 2023, with trading expected to commence on 17 December 2025. This move is part of RELX’s ongoing efforts to enhance shareholder value and provide employees with investment opportunities, potentially strengthening its market position and stakeholder engagement.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £5070.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.
RELX plc has completed its 2025 share buyback programme, purchasing 39.5 million shares for £1.5 billion. The company plans a further buyback of up to £250 million between January and February 2026 to reduce its capital, with shares to be held in treasury. This move is in line with its strategy to manage capital efficiently and enhance shareholder value. Additionally, RELX cancelled 55 million treasury shares, reflecting its ongoing commitment to optimizing its share structure.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:REL) stock is a Buy with a £3348.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on RELX plc stock, see the GB:REL Stock Forecast page.