Relx PLC (ADR) (RELX)
NYSE:RELX
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RELX Stock Chart & Stats
$40.18
$0.66(1.44%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$40.18
$0.66(1.44%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$27.57 - $54.37
Previous CloseN/A
Volume225.20K
Average Volume (3M)2.53M
Market Cap
$61.21B
Enterprise Value$50.43B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$130.77M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$7.32B
Price to Earnings (P/E)22.9
Beta0.46
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.9Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.11
Shares Outstanding1,763,937,700
10 Day Avg. Volume2,898,371
30 Day Avg. Volume2,534,146
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio4.01
Price to Book (P/B)23.30
Price to Sales (P/S)5.87
P/FCF Ratio19.71
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.82
Enterprise Value/Revenue5.28
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.12
Enterprise Value/Ebitda14.85
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$47.90Price Target Upside19.21% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)1.91
Revenue Forecast (FY)$13.64B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Very Strong Cash Generation And ConversionConsistently very high cash generation (near 99% conversion and FCF >£2.3bn) provides durable funding for dividends, large buybacks, capex and selective M&A. Strong conversion supports reinvestment in AI/product development and resilience to cyclical shocks without external financing.
High And Stable Operating MarginsMargins have been consistently high and improved (group operating margin +90bps to 34.8%), reflecting pricing power, digital mix and operational leverage. This margin durability supports cash flow generation and returns even if revenue growth moderates, underpinning long-term profitability.
Recurring Subscription Model With AI-driven MoatRELX's subscription-heavy model plus a strategic shift toward analytics and embedded AI creates durable competitive advantages: sticky revenue streams, machine-to-machine Risk sales and accelerating AI adoption in Legal/STM. This combination raises barriers to entry and supports long-term customer retention.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage Reduces Financial FlexibilityLeverage is a persistent constraint: material net debt and elevated debt-to-equity reduce headroom for large bolt-on M&A or defensive moves and increase refinancing and covenant sensitivity. Equity decline in 2025 further limits balance-sheet flexibility versus peers.
Reported Revenue Slowdown / Recent DeclineReported revenue slipped in 2025, reflecting portfolio and currency effects. A moderately mature top line increases reliance on upsell, product monetization and AI adoption to drive sustainable organic growth, raising execution risk if adoption/price realization lags expectations.
Structural Print-related Decline & Portfolio DragA persistent reduction in print activity (over 20% decline) creates an ongoing revenue and profit drag. The structural step-down requires reinvestment to scale digital replacements, delaying monetization and adding multi-year timing risk as new products and workflows ramp.
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RELX FAQ
What was Relx PLC (ADR)’s price range in the past 12 months?
Relx PLC (ADR) lowest stock price was $27.57 and its highest was $54.37 in the past 12 months.
What is Relx PLC (ADR)’s market cap?
Relx PLC (ADR)’s market cap is $61.21B.
When is Relx PLC (ADR)’s upcoming earnings report date?
Relx PLC (ADR)’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 42 days.
How were Relx PLC (ADR)’s earnings last quarter?
Relx PLC (ADR) released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2026. The company reported $0.799 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.851 by -$0.052.
Is Relx PLC (ADR) overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Relx PLC (ADR)’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Relx PLC (ADR) pay dividends?
Relx PLC (ADR) pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.656 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2%. See more information on Relx PLC (ADR) dividends here
What is Relx PLC (ADR)’s EPS estimate?
Relx PLC (ADR)’s EPS estimate is 0.9.
How many shares outstanding does Relx PLC (ADR) have?
Relx PLC (ADR) has 1,763,937,700 shares outstanding.
What happened to Relx PLC (ADR)’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Relx PLC (ADR) reported an EPS of $0.799 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $0.851. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.894%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Relx PLC (ADR)?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in RELX
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Relx Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$47.90 (19.21% Upside)
$47.90 (19.21% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
RELX Sentiment 80%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.9M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-32.46%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
90.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.73%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Relx PLC (ADR)
RELX Plc is a global enterprise that delivers data-driven analytical solutions and strategic decision-making instruments to professional and corporate clients across North America, Europe, and other international markets. Its operations are structured into four distinct divisions: Risk, Scientific, Technical & Medical (STM), Legal, and Exhibitions. The Risk division specializes in providing advanced analytical platforms and decision support systems. These tools leverage a blend of publicly available and industry-specific data, integrated with sophisticated technology and algorithms, to help clients assess and forecast potential risks. Through its Scientific, Technical & Medical unit, RELX furnishes crucial information and analytical insights designed to foster scientific advancement and improve healthcare outcomes for institutions and practitioners alike. The Legal sector provides comprehensive legal, regulatory, and commercial intelligence, alongside analytical capabilities, enabling clients to make informed choices and enhance their operational efficiency. Finally, the Exhibitions division manages a portfolio of events, merging in-person interactions with data-driven and digital resources. This approach assists attendees in exploring market trends, identifying products, and facilitating business transactions. Established in 1903, the company, originally named Reed Elsevier PLC, adopted its current identity, RELX PLC, in July 2015. Its global headquarters are situated in London, United Kingdom.
RELX Company Deck
RELX Earnings Call
Q4 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a broadly positive performance: solid underlying revenue (7%), stronger operating profit (9%), EPS growth (10% constant currency), margin expansion (~90bps), strong cash generation and meaningful capital returns (dividend increase and large buyback). All four divisions grew (Risk, Legal, STM, Exhibitions) with notable AI-driven adoption in Legal and Risk and strong research submission trends in STM. Offsets include a material reduction in print-related revenue (>20%), portfolio effects and currency headwinds that restrained reported sterling growth, selective (below-average) M&A activity, and some timing/competitive risks in new product rollouts and workflow competition. On balance the positives substantially outweigh the negatives.View all RELX earnings summariesRELX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$47.90
▲(19.21% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
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Insiders
0.32% Mutual Funds
1.23% Other Institutional Investors
98.26% Public Companies and
Individual Investors