RELX Reports Strong H1 2026 Results, Boosts Dividend, and Completes £1.75B of Share Buyback
RELX sits 20% above its 52-week low of $27.565.
Summary
RELX PLC announced strong first-half 2026 financial results, including significant underlying growth in revenue and profit, a 7% increase in its interim dividend, and the completion of £1.75 billion in share buybacks.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · RELX
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Strong H1 Financial Performance
RELX reported underlying revenue growth of +7%, adjusted operating profit growth of +9%, and adjusted EPS growth of +11% on a constant currency basis for the first half of 2026.
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Increased Interim Dividend
The company declared an interim dividend of 20.9p per share, representing a 7% increase from the prior year.
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Significant Share Buyback Progress
RELX completed £1.75 billion of its previously announced £2.25 billion share buyback program for 2026 during the first half, with a further £100 million completed since July 1.
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Full-Year Outlook Reaffirmed
The company reaffirmed its expectation for another year of strong underlying growth in revenue, adjusted operating profit, and adjusted earnings per share on a constant currency basis.
Analysis · RELX · Trade & Services
RELX PLC delivered robust financial performance in the first half of 2026, with strong underlying growth across revenue, operating profit, and earnings per share. The company also increased its interim dividend by 7% and made significant progress on its previously announced share buyback program, completing £1.75 billion in repurchases during the period. This strong operational execution and substantial return of capital to shareholders, coupled with a reaffirmed positive full-year outlook, indicates solid business momentum.
At the time of this filing, RELX was trading at $33.07 on NYSE in the Trade & Services sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $57.3B. The 52-week trading range was $27.57 to $54.02. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 9 out of 10.