RELX Plc(RELX)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios

RELX•NYSE

$32.81

21.9× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026

SectorCommunication Services IndustryPublishing Sub-IndustryEducation and academic publishers

AboutRELX PLC provides information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers in North America, Europe, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Risk; Scientific, Technical & Medical; Legal; and Exhibitions. The Risk segment offers information-based analytics and decision tools that combine public and industry specific content with technology and algorithms to assist clients in evaluating and predicting risk. The Scientific, Technical & Medical segment provides information and analytics that help institutions and professionals to progress in science and advance healthcare. The Legal segment provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers in decision-making, as well as increases the productivity. The Exhibitions segment is involved in the events business that combines face-to-face with data and digital tools to help customers learn about markets, source products, and complete transactions. The company was formerly known as Reed Elsevier PLC and changed its name to RELX PLC in July 2015. The company was incorporated in 1903 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.Show more

Revenue$9.59B+1.7%
EBITDA$3.72B+17.9%
Net Income$2.06B+6.8%
EPS (Diluted)1.12+8.7%
Gross Margin66.29%+1.9%
EBITDA Margin38.77%+16.0%
Operating Margin31.11%+2.6%
Net Margin21.53%+5.0%
ROE70.12%+25.9%

RELX Price & Volume

RELX Plc (RELX) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart

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Digital Margin Expansion Offsets Stagnant Revenue Growth

Investment Thesis • Updated 2025Q4

VerdictNeutral

Growth:Decelerating

Profitability:Strong

Financial:Strained

Cash Flow:Robust

Primary Risk:Elevated leverage and liquidity

Key Thesis Takeaways

RELX has successfully transitioned toward a high-margin digital analytics model, evidenced by operating margins expanding from 25.2% in 2021Q4 to 31.3% in 2025Q4.
However, top-line growth has decelerated to a modest 0.5% as the post-pandemic recovery plateaus, raising concerns about the sustainability of its current valuation.
Investors should monitor the company's aggressive capital return strategy, which has contributed to a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.07x and a shrinking equity base of $2.4B.

Verdict Logic

while the company maintains a strong FCF margin of 30.7%, the elevated debt-to-equity ratio of 3.07x and a tight current ratio of 0.49 suggest limited room for error in a maturing growth environment.

RELX Growth Metrics

RELX Plc (RELX) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR

Revenue CAGR

10 Years4.85%

5 Years6.17%

3 Years3.89%

TTM7.23%

Profit CAGR

10 Years7.44%

5 Years11.03%

3 Years8.12%

TTM16.9%

EPS CAGR

10 Years9.31%

5 Years12.2%

3 Years9.63%

TTM20.79%

Return on Capital

10 Years24.49%

5 Years26.26%

3 Years29.98%

Last Year32.85%

RELX Recent Earnings

RELX Plc (RELX) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters

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●Beat EPS 1/12 qtrs (9%)●Beat Revenue 4/12 qtrs (36%)

Q1 2026Latest

Feb 12, 2026

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.79-6.7%

$0.85

Rev

$6.6B-1.2%

$6.7B

Q3 2025

Jul 24, 2025

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.72+28.1%

$0.56

Rev

$6.5B+0.1%

$6.5B

Q1 2025

Feb 14, 2025

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.64-19.1%

$0.80

Rev

$6.0B-7.0%

$6.5B

Q4 2024

Oct 24, 2024

Metric

Actual

Est

EPS

$0.66-14.5%

$0.77

Rev

$5.9B-4.0%

$6.1B

Quarter	Date	EPS (Act vs Est)	Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q1 2026Latest	Feb 12, 2026	$0.79vs $0.85-6.7%	$6.6Bvs $6.7B-1.2%
Q3 2025	Jul 24, 2025	$0.72vs $0.56+28.1%	$6.5Bvs $6.5B+0.1%
Q1 2025	Feb 14, 2025	$0.64vs $0.80-19.1%	$6.0Bvs $6.5B-7.0%
Q4 2024	Oct 24, 2024	$0.66vs $0.77-14.5%	$5.9Bvs $6.1B-4.0%

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Latest RELX News

Recent stock market news and headlines for RELX Plc (RELX)

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Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for RELX Plc (RELX)

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Company	Price	Market Cap	P/E Ratio	Rev Growth (1Y)	Net Margin	ROE	Div Yield
RELXRELX PlcCurrent	$32.81	$57.62B	21.88	1.65%	21.53%	70.12%	2.56%
TRIThomson Reuters Corporation	$90.76	$39.62B	26.69	3%	19.93%	12.68%	—
WLYJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc.	$52.29	$2.74B	12.57	-0.06%	13.22%	28.86%	—
VRSKVerisk Analytics, Inc.	$192.25	$25.19B	29.62	6.63%	29.34%	—	—
IHSIHS Holding Limited	$8.15	$2.73B	19.40	-7.55%	11.96%	—	—
SPGIS&P Global Inc.	$443.46	$131.26B	30.25	7.94%	30.37%	12.92%	—

Compare RELX vs Peers

RELX Plc (RELX) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs TRI

Most directly comparable listed peer for RELX.

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Peer Set

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RELX Frequently Asked Questions

RELX Plc (RELX) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials

What is RELX Plc's revenue?

RELX Plc (RELX) reported $18.99B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 962% increase from $1.79B in 1996.

How fast is RELX Plc growing?

RELX Plc (RELX) grew revenue by 1.7% over the past year. Growth has been modest.

Is RELX profitable?

Yes, RELX Plc (RELX) is profitable, generating $3.99B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (21.5% net margin).

Dividend & Returns

Does RELX pay dividends?

Yes, RELX Plc (RELX) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.56%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is RELX's return on equity?

RELX Plc (RELX) has a return on equity (ROE) of 70.1%. This is excellent, indicating efficient use of shareholder capital.

What is RELX Plc's free cash flow?

RELX Plc (RELX) generated $5.47B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.

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Quarter

Date

EPS (Act vs Est)

Revenue (Act vs Est)

Q1 2026Latest

Feb 12, 2026

$0.79vs $0.85-6.7%

$6.6Bvs $6.7B-1.2%

Q3 2025

Jul 24, 2025

$0.72vs $0.56+28.1%

$6.5Bvs $6.5B+0.1%

Q1 2025

Feb 14, 2025

$0.64vs $0.80-19.1%

$6.0Bvs $6.5B-7.0%

Q4 2024

Oct 24, 2024

$0.66vs $0.77-14.5%

$5.9Bvs $6.1B-4.0%

Company

Price

Market Cap

P/E Ratio

Rev Growth (1Y)

Net Margin

ROE

Div Yield

RELXRELX PlcCurrent

$32.81

$57.62B

21.88

1.65%

21.53%

70.12%

2.56%

TRIThomson Reuters Corporation

$90.76

$39.62B

26.69

19.93%

12.68%

—

WLYJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc.

$52.29

$2.74B

12.57

-0.06%

13.22%

28.86%

—

VRSKVerisk Analytics, Inc.

$192.25

$25.19B

29.62

6.63%

29.34%

—

IHSIHS Holding Limited

$8.15

$2.73B

19.40

-7.55%

11.96%

—

SPGIS&P Global Inc.

$443.46

$131.26B

30.25

7.94%

30.37%

12.92%

—