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RELX share price slips early after Tuesday drop as buyback runs and LexisNexis flags FedRAMP step
28 January 2026
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RELX share price slips early after Tuesday drop as buyback runs and LexisNexis flags FedRAMP step

London, Jan 28, 2026, 08:04 GMT — Regular session

RELX shares fell 1.4% to 2,683 pence by 0804 GMT, following a drop of over 5% in the previous session. MarketScreener

The FTSE 100 information and analytics firm is hovering close to its 52-week low, following a series of drops that have pushed the stock far below last year’s high. Investors are now searching for clues on whether this downtrend will pause, with the company’s annual results due next month. Hargreaves Lansdown

Shares dropped 5.13% to 27.20 pounds on Tuesday, underperforming despite the FTSE 100 climbing 0.58% that day. MarketWatch

The shares slipped 1.85% on Monday, lagging behind a UK market that held steady or edged higher. MarketWatch

RELX announced Tuesday it repurchased 334,093 ordinary shares via UBS AG London Branch, paying between 2,748 and 2,878 pence per share. The company plans to keep these shares in treasury. Treasury stock remains under company control and can be cancelled or reissued later. TradingView

The previous day, RELX announced it bought 328,971 shares via UBS, extending a buyback effort that has already totaled over 5 million shares this month, according to the filing. TradingView

A RELX subsidiary in the U.S. has announced progress on a federal security review that could impact government contracts. LexisNexis Risk Solutions revealed it earned FedRAMP “In Process” status, an important federal certification step for cloud services managing government data. “Trust is the cornerstone of every government mission,” said Haywood Talcove, CEO of LexisNexis Risk Solutions Government. PR Newswire

Still, buybacks and subsidiary milestones will probably take a backseat to the core figures. Attention remains fixed on pricing power, renewal rates, and whether RELX’s new AI-driven tools boost sales or just ramp up competitive pressures.

The recent selloff could deepen into a prolonged de-rating if guidance falls short or if investors judge the buyback too modest to counter slower growth forecasts. Broader market volatility may also drown out company-specific updates.

RELX is gearing up for its next big event: the full-year results for the period ending Dec. 31, set to be released on Feb. 12. relx.com

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