London, Jan 15, 2026, 07:26 GMT — Premarket
- RELX repurchased 302,163 shares on Jan. 14 as part of its ongoing buyback program
- The stock ended at 3,091 pence, slipping 1.1% following a 1.0% decline the previous day
- The next key date for investors is the company’s full-year results on Feb. 12
RELX reported purchasing 302,163 shares on Wednesday as part of its ongoing buyback programme, maintaining a consistent repurchase rhythm while the stock continues to slide into mid-January.
The FTSE 100 information and analytics firm’s buyback grabs attention because it cuts the share count, potentially boosting earnings per share if profits stay steady. It also provides an ongoing signal of how boldly RELX is handing back cash ahead of its upcoming results.
The timing feels off. The stock has dipped in consecutive sessions, despite the company being active in the market. Traders will be watching closely for any signs of support once London trading kicks off.
On Jan. 14, RELX disclosed it acquired shares at prices ranging from 3,093 pence to 3,147 pence, with a volume-weighted average price—a metric that weights larger trades more heavily—of 3,117.8746 pence. The company confirmed these shares will be held in treasury.
The day before, RELX revealed it bought 298,920 shares, paying between 3,120 pence and 3,182 pence, with an average price of 3,152.6852 pence. Combined with the previous session, the total shares repurchased reached 601,083.
RELX shares closed Wednesday at 3,091 pence, slipping 1.06% after a 0.98% drop Tuesday, according to Investing.com data. About 4.06 million shares changed hands on Wednesday.
Buybacks may seem routine, but during lulls like this, they draw extra scrutiny. While a repurchase won’t transform the business instantly, it can support per-share numbers over time and offers investors insight into how the company views its balance sheet priorities.
RELX generates the bulk of its revenue from data, analytics, and workflow tools targeted at professional sectors, covering Risk, Scientific/Technical/Medical, Legal, and Exhibitions. Investors typically compare it to peers like Wolters Kluwer and Thomson Reuters, both known for subscription-driven information services.
A buyback alone doesn’t guarantee a floor. If concerns arise over demand in professional information or the Exhibitions division stumbles, the share price can drift lower despite the company’s ongoing repurchases.
Traders will be watching closely in the short term to see if buybacks hold steady amid heavy stock pressure, and if volumes ramp up once London’s session kicks off.
RELX is set to report its full-year results for 2025 on Feb. 12. Investors will be looking for new insights into 2026 trading and plans for capital returns in that update.
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