RELX PLC
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ISIN GB00B2B0DG97 / Valor 3632181
RELX PLC
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About company
RELX PLC is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools, catering to a diverse clientele across various sectors including Risk, Scientific, Technical & Medical, Legal, and Exhibitions. The company specializes in processing vast amounts of data to deliver actionable insights and solutions that support professional and business decision-making. Through its comprehensive suite of services, RELX serves as a critical resource for organizations seeking to navigate the complexities of their respective fields, leveraging technology and expertise to enhance efficiency, innovation, and strategic outcomes. While the company operates in specific niche markets, its impact spans a wide range of industries, underlining its role as a key player in the information services sector.
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: Consumer Non-CyclicalsLatest Results (28.08.2026):
RELX PLC — full year 2025 results: RELX reported strong full‑year 2025 performance with underlying revenue up 7% to £9,590m and adjusted operating profit up 9% to £3,342m, driving adjusted EPS of 128.5p (constant‑currency growth +10%). Management flags continued mix shift toward higher‑growth analytics and expects another year of strong growth in 2026.
Revenue
Group revenue £9,590m (underlying +7%); growth driven by Risk, improving momentum in Scientific, Technical & Medical, stepped‑up Legal growth and strong Exhibitions performance.
Operating profit and margin
Adjusted operating profit £3,342m (+9% underlying); adjusted operating margin improved to 34.8% from 33.9%, reflecting cost control and process innovation. Reported operating profit £3,027m (includes £248m amortisation of acquired intangibles).
Profit before tax, interest and tax
Adjusted profit before tax £3,059m; adjusted net interest expense £283m (average gross debt rate 3.9%). Adjusted tax charge £688m, adjusted effective tax rate 22.5% (unchanged year‑on‑year). Reported PBT £2,750m.
Earnings per share and dividend
Adjusted EPS 128.5p (120.1p prior year; +10% cc). Reported EPS 112.6p (103.6p prior year). Board proposes full‑year dividend of 67.5p, up 7% versus 63.0p.
Cash, leverage and buybacks
Net debt £7,201m at 31 Dec 2025; net debt/EBITDA 2.0x (EBITDA £3,846m). Adjusted cash flow conversion 99%. Share buybacks of £1,500m executed in 2025; management intends total £2,250m buybacks in 2026 (£250m already completed).
Portfolio activity
Completed five acquisitions in 2025 for total consideration of £270m and two small disposals, continuing targeted M&A to build analytics and decision‑tool offerings.
Strategic drivers & CEO commentary
Management highlights ongoing shift to higher‑growth analytics and decision tools, accelerated product development enabled by AI, and disciplined cost management (cost growth below revenue growth) as key drivers of improved long‑term growth trajectory.
ESG & external recognition
RELX reports strong corporate responsibility performance: AAA MSCI rating for tenth consecutive year, top 1% by Sustainalytics and inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook.
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57091 M
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2,148,770
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36.32 / 35.79
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