REL:LSE

RELX PLC

Data as of 2026-03-10 - not real-time

£2,646.00

Latest Price

5/10Risk

Risk Level: Medium

Executive Summary

RELX PLC trades at £26.46 (2646 p) just below its 50‑day SMA (≈£26.50) while holding a healthy RSI of 60 and a bullish MACD histogram, suggesting short‑term upside momentum despite a broader bearish trend. The stock’s trailing P/E of 23.6 sits well under the industry average of 29.5, and it delivers a solid 2.56% dividend yield with a payout ratio around 57%, indicating sustainable income. Analyst consensus is strongly positive – 15 analysts rate it a “strong buy” with median target £36.00, implying ~​35% upside. Recent material news adds further catalyst: a £450 m non‑discretionary share buy‑back programme and an announced dividend increase to £0.48 per share, both likely to support price appreciation.
Risk considerations include high 30‑day volatility (~70%), a substantial net‑debt position (debt‑to‑equity >300%), and sector‑specific regulatory exposure, but the company’s low beta (≈0.28) and strong free cash flow generation mitigate market‑wide shocks.

Trading Recommendations

Short Term

< 1 year
buy
Conviction: 7/10

Key Factors

  • Bullish MACD histogram despite bearish trend
  • Upcoming dividend increase and £450 m buy‑back programme
  • Price near resistance with upside potential to analyst targets

Medium Term

1–3 years
buy
Conviction: 8/10

Key Factors

  • Strong analyst consensus and median price target above current level
  • Attractive valuation relative to industry peers (lower P/E)
  • Sustainable dividend yield and solid free cash flow

Long Term

> 3 years
buy
Conviction: 7/10

Key Factors

  • Consistently high ROE and operating margins
  • Diversified global revenue streams reducing geographic concentration
  • Ongoing capital return initiatives (dividends and buy‑backs) supporting shareholder value

Key Metrics & Analysis

Financial Health

Revenue Growth1.20%
Profit Margin21.53%
P/E Ratio23.6
ROE70.51%
ROA12.49%
Debt/Equity304.06
P/B Ratio2033.8
Op. Cash Flow£2.8B
Free Cash Flow£2.2B
Industry P/E29.5

Technical Analysis

TrendBearish
RSI60.2
Support£1,991.00
Resistance£2,679.00
MA 20£2,369.85
MA 50£2,650.42
MA 200£3,310.43
MACDBullish
VolumeStable
Fear & Greed Index75.89

Valuation

Fair Value£1,352.06
Target Price£3,733.00
Upside/Downside41.08%
GradeFair
TypeBlend
Dividend Yield2.56%

Risk Assessment

Beta0.28
Volatility69.82%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskMedium
Liquidity RiskLow

This analysis may contain inaccuracies. Not financial advice. Always do your own research before making any investment decisions.