RELX PLC RELX
- Market cap
- $58.1B
- P/E
- 15.3×
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Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 16.18 | 17.64 | 19.23 | 20.31 | 16.81 | 23.37 | 23.39 | 27.57 | 38.48 | 39.31 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 19.84 | 24.03 | 23.77 | 25.32 | 27.26 | 32.71 | 32.34 | 40.03 | 48.91 | 56.33 |
High Price
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| 31,200 | 31,000 | 32,100 | 33,200 | 33,200 | 33,500 | 35,700 | 36,500 | 36,400 | 37,000 |
Employees
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| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 9,345 | 9,479 | 10,000 | 10,054 | 9,129 | 9,961 | 10,579 | 11,395 | 12,056 | 12,646 |
Revenue
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| 63.92% | 64.23% | 64.71% | 65.01% | 65.02% | 64.63% | 64.40% | 64.89% | 65.02% | 66.29% |
Gross Margin
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| 1,996 | 2,235 | 2,296 | 2,358 | 1,904 | 2,471 | 2,614 | 2,855 | 3,268 | 3,626 |
EBT
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| 21.36% | 23.58% | 22.96% | 23.46% | 20.86% | 24.81% | 24.70% | 25.05% | 27.10% | 28.68% |
EBT Margin
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| 2,315 | 2,455 | 2,622 | 2,683 | 1,958 | 2,591 | 2,873 | 3,336 | 3,656 | 3,992 |
Net Income
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| 812 | 754 | 869 | 872 | 1,082 | 996 | 971 | 986 | 1,001 | 992 |
Depreciation
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| 4.53 | 4.69 | 5.06 | 5.17 | 4.74 | 5.17 | 5.51 | 6.02 | 6.46 | 6.89 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 0.81 | 1.06 | 0.96 | 0.99 | 0.82 | 1.05 | 1.05 | 1.02 | 1.32 | 1.48 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 1.11 | 1.18 | 1.34 | 1.37 | 1.06 | 1.44 | 1.55 | 1.62 | 1.79 | 2.04 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (0.22) | (0.23) | (0.24) | (0.25) | (0.24) | (0.24) | (0.28) | (0.31) | (0.33) | (0.38) |
Capex/Sh
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| 0.89 | 0.95 | 1.10 | 1.12 | 0.82 | 1.20 | 1.27 | 1.31 | 1.45 | 1.66 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 1.55 | 1.52 | 1.59 | 1.44 | 1.40 | 2.30 | 2.42 | 2.26 | 2.40 | 1.72 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 2,062 | 2,019 | 1,977 | 1,944 | 1,926 | 1,928 | 1,919 | 1,892 | 1,866 | 1,834 |
Shares
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| 6.33 | 7.45 | 42.19 | 16.89 | 13.46 | 17.49 | 13.38 | 17.69 | 20.78 | 18.49 |
PE Ratio
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| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
PS Ratio
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| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
PB Ratio
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| 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.46 | 0.43 | 0.39 | 0.37 | 0.39 | 0.44 |
EV/Sales
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| 0.87 | 0.80 | 1.16 | 1.05 | 1.33 | 1.16 | 0.93 | 0.90 | 0.98 | 1.00 |
EV/FCF
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| 2,280 | 2,382 | 2,650 | 2,667 | 2,049 | 2,772 | 2,970 | 3,056 | 3,333 | 3,740 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (450) | (455) | (478) | (483) | (465) | (457) | (539) | (585) | (619) | (692) |
Capex
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| 1,830 | 1,927 | 2,172 | 2,185 | 1,584 | 2,316 | 2,431 | 2,472 | 2,714 | 3,048 |
FCF
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| (3,999) | (3,051) | (3,963) | (4,472) | (2,696) | (1,913) | (2,620) | (3,237) | (3,478) | (4,010) |
Working Cap'
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| 6,564 | 6,297 | 8,496 | 8,190 | 9,146 | 8,480 | 8,324 | 8,082 | 8,363 | 9,583 |
Total Debt
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| 6,344 | 6,154 | 8,344 | 8,014 | 9,033 | 8,325 | 7,911 | 7,889 | 8,211 | 9,410 |
Net Debt
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| 3,196 | 3,060 | 3,149 | 2,796 | 2,698 | 4,433 | 4,643 | 4,278 | 4,478 | 3,152 |
Sh' Equity
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| 8.95% | 12.62% | 11.00% | 10.59% | 8.79% | 10.87% | 10.46% | 11.62% | 13.04% | 14.04% |
ROA
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| 15.17% | 16.65% | 14.26% | 15.51% | 10.43% | 12.69% | 14.30% | 17.14% | 18.01% | 19.86% |
ROIC
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| 48.22% | 68.36% | 61.15% | 64.65% | 57.21% | 56.73% | 44.53% | 49.67% | 56.45% | 71.38% |
ROE
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RELX PLC (RELX) key facts
- RELX PLC (RELX) is a Specialty Business Services company in the Industrials sector, traded in the US as an ADR.
- RELX PLC’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was GBP 12.6 billion, up 4.90% from fiscal 2024.
- As of September 25, 2026, RELX traded at $33.52, a market capitalization of $58.1 billion.
- RELX PLC pays an annual dividend of $0.70 per share, a yield of 1.76%, with a payout ratio of 58.4%.
- Return on equity was 71.4% and debt-to-equity 7.10.
RELX PLC (RELX) Latest News
22 Sep
LexisNexis Risk Solutions released its fifth annual True Cost of Fraud Study for SNAP Agencies and Integrated Eligibility Systems, finding SNAP agencies now incur $4.29 in total costs for every $1 in benefits lost to fraud—the highest in five years. The report ties higher fraud-related costs to rising payment accuracy pressures, more complex eligibility rules, administrative resource constraints, and increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes including manipulated documents and AI-enabled fraud. Agencies face cross-program fraud risk as integrated eligibility expands and information gaps hinder timely decisions. Stronger data access correlates with earlier fraud prevention. The study notes potential policy shifts under HR 1 that could affect eligibility and administration. Haywood Talcove says modernization paired with trusted identity and eligibility data helps caseworkers make better decisions, protect benefits, and reduce improper payments. Rising fraud costs and demand for trusted data could boost LNRS's government offerings and RELX's growth.
18 Sep
RELX opens Brightmine Compliance Tools to third-party HR platforms. Tool expansion to third-party platforms moderately broadens market reach and adoption for RELX compliance solutions.
24 Aug
RELX PLC strengthens enterprise positioning through AI-driven data analytics, technology platforms and specialized solutions that enhance competitive advantages across key markets. RELX's AI enterprise advantages signal major strategic positioning capable of significantly shifting its competitive trajectory and investor outlook.
23 Jul
RELX PLC H1 earnings call highlighted revenue growth, adjusted operating profit gains, and continued investment in digital platforms alongside positive full-year guidance. H1 earnings and guidance provide moderate updates to financial trajectory without signaling major strategic shifts.
23 Jun
RELX PLC examines AI applications across its data analytics, legal, scientific and risk divisions as a driver for product enhancement and revenue growth. AI adoption in RELX core information services is positioned to materially shift competitive positioning and long-term growth trajectory.
16 Jun
LexisNexis Risk Solutions launched Current Carrier Commercial to improve policy verification for U.S. insurers. New product launch strengthens RELX insurance risk offerings with moderate market effects.
15 Jun
RELX PLC launches a £2.25B share buyback program and is presented as a profitable industrial stock purchase. The £2.25B buyback constitutes a major capital allocation move expected to support share price and investor sentiment.
11 Jun
RELX leverages AI across its data analytics and information services to strengthen offerings and capture growth in AI-driven markets. AI adoption directly boosts RELX product capabilities and long-term revenue trajectory in analytics.
14 May
RELX partners with Cytora to automate underwriting using AI-enabled risk assessment data. AI partnership automates core underwriting processes, enhancing efficiency and strengthening RELX's position in risk analytics.
9 May
RELX's investment narrative shifts amid AI uncertainties eroding growth prospects and elevated valuations sparking investor caution. AI jitters challenge RELX's growth outlook while valuation tensions moderate investor sentiment without fundamentally altering core operations.
7 May
Consumers are ready and comfortable sharing medical information electronically to streamline life insurance underwriting. Consumer acceptance accelerates adoption of RELX's electronic data solutions, significantly boosting insurance segment growth and investor sentiment.
1 May
RELX PLC's under-the-radar AI excels at picking investment winners, positioning the company as a quiet leader in analytics. RELX's advanced AI for selecting winners strengthens its competitive edge in data analytics and boosts investor sentiment.
23 Apr
Cytora and LexisNexis Risk Solutions announced a strategic relationship to integrate Cytora's risk selection and automation platform with LexisNexis data and analytics, targeting U.S. commercial insurers to streamline underwriting and improve decision-making. Strategic partnership bolsters LexisNexis Risk Solutions' insurance tech capabilities, enhancing RELX's competitive edge in a key market segment.
RELX PLC announces a non-discretionary share buyback programme. Share buyback programmes signal confidence, enhance EPS, and moderately boost market sentiment and financial metrics.
RELX PLC released its AGM Trading Update in April 2026. AGM trading updates reveal recent performance metrics ahead of the annual meeting, moderately influencing investor sentiment and stock price.
20 Apr
RELX PLC forms health data partnership with Agenium, aligning with its discounted valuation narrative. Health data tie-up bolsters RELX's growth in analytics amid undervalued stock perception.
16 Apr
LexisNexis Risk Solutions expands Agenium alliance, providing life insurers with broader access to medical data for underwriting and risk assessment. Alliance expansion bolsters LexisNexis's competitive edge in insurance risk solutions through enhanced medical data capabilities.
8 Apr
LexisNexis Risk Solutions reports an 8% global rise in fraud attacks, driven by synthetic identities and agentic bots impersonating humans. Rising fraud rates boost demand for LexisNexis Risk Solutions' detection tools, positively influencing RELX's competitive position in risk analytics.
12 Mar
Investor concerns are hurting RELX PLC (RELX) performance in 2025. Investor concerns indicate moderately noticeable negative influence on RELX's market sentiment and short-term trajectory.
5 Mar
LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a RELX PLC division, will expand its identity verification suite within the Epic Connection Hub to enhance verification capabilities for healthcare providers. Expansion integrates RELX's risk solutions deeper into Epic's healthcare ecosystem, boosting revenue potential and competitive edge in identity verification.
24 Feb
LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a RELX PLC division, named Leader in IDC MarketScape: U.S. Provider Data Management for Payers 2025-2026 Vendor Assessment. IDC leader recognition bolsters RELX's competitive edge in U.S. payer data management.
22 Feb
LexisNexis Risk Solutions, a RELX PLC (RELX) division, launched a new identity management tool to enhance fraud prevention and compliance capabilities. New identity management tool bolsters LexisNexis Risk Solutions' product innovation in a competitive risk analytics market.
19 Feb
LexisNexis Risk Solutions launched an AI-powered identity management platform for healthcare, featuring advanced fraud detection, patient verification, and compliance tools to enhance security and efficiency. AI-driven product launch in healthcare strengthens RELX's position in high-growth risk solutions market.
18 Feb
U.S. auto insurance policy shopping and new business growth hit record highs in Q4, with the LexisNexis U.S. Insurance Demand Meter showing 'hot' readings amid continued market surge. Record U.S. auto insurance demand validated by LexisNexis meter signals strong growth for RELX's core risk analytics business.
15 Feb
RELX PLC (LON:REL) is increasing its dividend to £0.48. Dividend increase signals financial health and attracts income-focused investors, moderately boosting market sentiment.
13 Feb
RELX PLC has experienced a significant decline in share price, raising questions about its current valuation. Analysts are evaluating whether the drop presents a buying opportunity, considering the company's fundamentals and market conditions. The article explores potential reasons for the decline and assesses the company's future prospects in light of recent performance metrics and industry trends. The share price decline may moderately influence investor sentiment and financial performance, but the company's fundamentals remain relatively stable.
12 Feb
RELX PLC has been upgraded to a 'Strong Buy' rating by analysts, indicating a positive outlook for the company's stock performance. This upgrade reflects confidence in RELX's growth potential and market position, suggesting that investors may see significant returns in the near future. The upgrade is based on favorable market conditions and the company's strategic initiatives that are expected to enhance its competitive edge. The upgrade to 'Strong Buy' signals significant investor confidence and potential for improved market performance.
RELX PLC reported its Q4 earnings, highlighting strong performance across its divisions, driven by increased demand for data analytics and information services. The company noted significant growth in its subscription-based revenue model and emphasized ongoing investments in technology and innovation. Management expressed confidence in future growth prospects, citing strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing customer engagement and expanding market reach. Overall, the earnings call reflected a positive outlook for RELX, with expectations for continued revenue growth and operational efficiency improvements. Strong performance and strategic initiatives indicate significant potential for future growth and market positioning.
RELX PLC is highlighted as one of the best income stocks to consider for investment on February 12th. The company is recognized for its strong dividend yield and consistent performance in the market, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors. Analysts suggest that RELX's robust business model and diverse portfolio contribute to its stability and growth potential, reinforcing its position as a reliable choice for generating income. RELX's strong dividend yield and consistent performance may moderately influence investor sentiment and financial performance.
RELX PLC has announced a non-discretionary share buyback programme, which aims to repurchase up to £1 billion of its own shares. This initiative is part of the company's strategy to enhance shareholder value and is expected to be executed over a period of time, subject to market conditions. The buyback programme reflects RELX's strong financial position and commitment to returning capital to shareholders. The share buyback programme is expected to moderately influence investor sentiment and financial performance.