London, Feb 10, 2026, 08:13 GMT — Regular session
- RELX shares picked up in early London trading, snapping back after a tough stretch.
- The next real mover: full-year results, expected Feb. 12.
- Legal and data stocks are still wrestling with AI-driven volatility. That overhang hasn’t gone anywhere.
Shares of RELX PLC (REL.L) climbed 1.2% to 2,158 pence in early Tuesday trading in London, after ending Monday at 2,133 pence. So far, the stock has traded between 2,112 and 2,162 pence on the day—hovering just above the low end of its 52-week range, which spans from 2,112 to 4,205.
Investors remain jittery ahead of the company’s annual results, watching closely for any new take on generative AI and its potential impact on legal and scientific information markets. Last week, RELX and other data-driven names took a hit after Anthropic rolled out plug-ins for its Claude Cowork agent, stoking fresh fears around disruption in professional services.
RELX plans to report full-year numbers for 2025 on Feb. 12, according to its financial calendar. With the sector’s tone shifting fast, traders are expected to zero in on the company’s guidance just as much as the headline figures.
The mood out there has moved from outright panic to a more selective look at what’s left, though it’s far from uniform. “You’ve a sharply oversold market where a little bit of good news can go a long way,” said Keith Lerner, chief investment officer at Truist Advisory Services, following Monday’s rebound in U.S. tech and software stocks. Reuters
Even so, it’s a tangled picture. Software and services names have trailed the S&P 500 by almost 24 percentage points in just the last three months—approaching records for underperformance, Reuters said Monday.
RELX, a major player on London’s blue-chip index, is known for its information-based analytics and decision tools. Erik Engstrom, according to Reuters data, leads as chief executive. The company operates across several segments: legal, risk, scientific, and exhibitions.
The buyback pace at RELX hasn’t let up. On Feb. 6, it disclosed the purchase of 465,361 shares via UBS on the London Stock Exchange, pushing its total bought back since Jan. 2 to 8.84 million shares. The shares end up in treasury.
AI risk remains the sticking point, and it’s a double-edged sword. Last week, Reuters noted that investors are rushing to hedge portfolios, with the pace of AI progress clouding both valuations and longer-term business outlooks — making it tough for stocks to catch a break, even if price swings turn favorable in the short run.
All eyes on Thursday, when RELX is set to deliver its results and talk to investors. Webcast info for its 2025 results is now available on the investor website.
