RELX PLC (RELX) Stock Price & Analysis
RELX PLC (RELX) closed at USD 40.62 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 3.81% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 39.13; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 39.9–40.78 on volume of 3,964,777 shares. Market capitalization is $70.55B, with a 52-week range of USD 27.57–46.98 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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Key facts (RELX)
- 2 of 80 tracked superinvestors hold RELX (13F, Q2 2026): 0 new, 1 added, 1 reduced, 0 unchanged.
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 53.35 (range 49.7–57).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -9.2% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +45.2% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-07-23, EPS estimate USD —, revenue estimate $0K.
Superinvestors (SEC 13F-HR, Q2 2026) (RELX)
2 of 80 tracked investors hold RELX. Each row is the investor's latest 13F; change is vs their prior-quarter share count.
| Investor | Firm | % of portfolio | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ketterer | Causeway Capital Management | 0.60% | $55.8M | Reduced -23.6% |
| First Eagle Investment | First Eagle Investment Management | 0.06% | $33.0M | Added +29.8% |
Analysts (RELX)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 53.35 (low 49.7, high 57).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | Citigroup | Downgrade | Buy → Neutral |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (RELX)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -9.2% | +45.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -9.2% | +7.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 35.1% | 24.8% |
| Max drawdown | -40.5% (Oct 2025→Feb 2026) | -46.7% (May 2025→Feb 2026) |
Companies that name RELX in their SEC reports
| Relationship to RELX | Company | Filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| related | RLX Technology Inc. (RLX) | 20-F Apr 23, 2026 | “Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Relx Inc."” |
RELX analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Next quarter | — | — | — | $0 | — |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $1.89 | $1.92 | -1.6% | $10.07B | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $2.14 | $2.13 | +0.3% | $10.74B | 2 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC)
| Price | USD 40.62 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 3.81% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 39.13 |
| Open | USD 39.96 |
| Day Range | USD 39.9 – 40.78 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 27.57 – 46.98 |
| Volume | 3,964,777 shares |
| Market Cap | $70.55B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (RELX)
Nexqual's technical model rates RELX "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 2 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 79.07 (overbought) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 35.3) |
| MACD | 1.45 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (RELX)
Wall Street analysts rate RELX "Buy" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 53.35 (range USD 49.7–57), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 53.35 |
| High Target | USD 57 |
| Low Target | USD 49.7 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 3 / 0 / 0 |
Earnings (RELX)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-23 |
|---|
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (RELX)
| Total Revenue | $9.72B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +2.70% |
| Gross Margin | +66.42% |
| Operating Margin | +32.01% |
| Profit Margin | +23.27% |
| ROE | +131.86% |
| Debt / Equity | 7.1 |
| Current Ratio | 0.45 |
| Total Cash | $220.00M |
| Total Debt | $8.91B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Financial Health Score (RELX)
Nexqual rates RELX PLC's overall financial health "Solid" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — Revenue +1.7% YoY (annual), slow |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 66%, operating 32% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — GBP 220M cash vs GBP 8.91B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow GBP 2.88B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 132%, ROA 13.1% |
Ownership (RELX)
| Insider Ownership | +0.00% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +5.15% |
| Shares Outstanding | 1.74B |
| Float | 6.94B |
| Short % of Float | +0.36% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Leadership (RELX)
RELX PLC is led by Erik Engstrom M.Sc Econ, M.Sc Eng., CEO & Executive Director, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
| CEO & Executive Director | Erik Engstrom M.Sc Econ, M.Sc Eng. |
|---|---|
| CFO & Executive Director | Nicholas Lawrence Luff |
| Workforce Engagement Director & Independent Non-Executive Director | Bianca Elisabeth Maria Tetteroo |
| Chief Technology Officer of Risk | Vijay Raghavan |
Major Backers & Investors (RELX)
Notable institutional backers of RELX PLC include Capital International Investors, Morgan Stanley, Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Capital International Investors | 0.5% |
| Morgan Stanley | 0.38% |
| Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership | 0.36% |
| WASHINGTON MUTUAL INVESTORS FUND | 0.31% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 0.22% |
| Goldman Sachs | 0.21% |
| Lazard Asset Management LLC | 0.17% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 0.19% |
| Northern Trust | 0.15% |
| BlackRock | 0.13% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 09:25 UTC.
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