London, Feb 1, 2026, 08:06 GMT — The market has closed.
- RELX shares ended Friday 0.6% lower, closing at 2,579 pence after dipping to 2,576.
- On Friday, the group repurchased 369,515 shares as part of its buyback programme.
- Investors are eyeing Feb. 12 for the company’s full-year results and fresh clues on cash returns.
RELX shares closed Friday down 0.58% at 2,579 pence (£25.79), dipping to 2,576 pence during the session — the lowest level in a year. Trading volume reached roughly 7.93 million shares, according to data.
The market is closed for the weekend, leaving the stock poised to open Monday at a new low. There’s been no significant company news, just the usual buyback updates.
This is significant as RELX is set to release full-year results in under two weeks. The recent drop in its stock shifts the spotlight onto management’s outlook for 2026 growth and cash returns, rather than solely focusing on the 2025 figures.
On Friday, the company purchased 369,515 ordinary shares via UBS’s London branch, paying between 2,576 and 2,619 pence each. The volume-weighted average price came to 2,594.5141 pence. These shares will be held in treasury. Since January 2, it has acquired a total of 6,712,656 shares.
The purchases are part of a £250 million “non-discretionary” buyback — a setup where the broker follows preset rules to execute trades — running from Jan. 2 to Feb. 6, RELX said back in December. The group noted the programme was established ahead of its results, with the broker making independent trading decisions under the mandate. FT Markets
RELX’s investor calendar lists the results announcement for the year ending Dec. 31, 2025, set for Feb. 12.
Investors will be keen on updates about the group’s performance in its Risk, Scientific, Technical & Medical, Legal, and Exhibitions divisions — since the business mix can influence market reactions when sentiment shifts risk-off.
Buybacks don’t guarantee support. If the outlook on Feb. 12 disappoints, or if there’s any hint that cash returns will slow after the current program wraps up on Feb. 6, shares could dive to fresh lows.
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