London, Jan 27, 2026, 08:20 GMT — Regular session
- RELX shares held steady in early London trade, following Monday’s decline
- Company revealed an additional buyback, pushing January’s total repurchases beyond 5.3 million shares
- Attention now turns to the full-year results on Feb. 12, where guidance and capital returns will be key.
RELX shares dipped 0.1% to 2,865 pence by 08:20 GMT, following a decline of over 4% in the last week.
This move is significant as RELX is ramping up buybacks amid a rocky start to the year for its stock. Traders are gearing up for the group’s annual results, a key event where management usually outlines its stance on growth and cash returns.
RELX looks like a reliable compounder—strong subscription base, extensive U.S. reach, and pricing power that tends to hold up during downturns. Still, when the mood shifts to caution, even defensive stocks take a hit.
RELX announced on Monday it acquired 328,971 shares via UBS, paying between 2,852 and 2,922 pence each. The volume-weighted average price stood at 2,873.1308 pence. These shares were added to treasury stock. Since January 2, the company has repurchased a total of 5,310,727 shares.
The stock closed Monday at 28.67 pounds, slipping 1.85%, underperforming the modest gains seen in the FTSE 100.
Buybacks often support prices during slow trading periods, especially when volumes are light at the start of the session. Over time, they shrink the number of shares outstanding, which can boost earnings per share — profit divided by shares outstanding.
Still, investors will be looking for more than just mechanical backing. The real test is whether RELX can sustain growth in its legal, risk, and scientific segments—and what it signals about demand heading into 2026.
There’s a risk here. If subscription renewals drop or clients tighten spending on data and software, the shares could remain under pressure despite ongoing buybacks. Currency fluctuations add to the challenge for a company reporting in pounds while generating significant overseas revenue.
RELX will release its full-year results for the period ending Dec. 31 on Feb. 12. This marks the next significant catalyst for the stock.
