Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.63
RELX Plc (RELX) Dividend History
Income profile from 1995 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.6%
Payout Ratio
55.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
10 years
RELX Dividend Income Check
Safety
55.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
10 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.5% and trend is rising.
RELX Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.6%
Trailing DPS$0.63
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout55.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout20.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak10 years
3Y CAGR8.8%
5Y CAGR8.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.6%
Total Shareholder Yield6.1%
1Y Total Return-36.9%
5Y Total Return31.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,83910Y ago$21,29820Y ago$37,226
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
RELX Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (32 years of payments)
RELX Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
RELX Plc distributes 55.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 20.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
RELX has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.8% and 5-year CAGR of 8.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, RELX returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.6% dividend yield, 3.6% buyback yield, 6.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 31.2%, with dividends contributing 13.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,298 today.
RELX Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$6.59
Avg/Payment$0.3295
Latest Change+140.6%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026Latest | $0.6347 | ↑ +140.6% | 2.68% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.2638 | ↓ -56.2% | 1.81% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.6026 | ↑ +157.0% | 1.55% | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Aug 2, 2024 | $0.2344 | ↓ -55.5% | 1.65% | Sep 10, 2024 |
| May 2, 2024 | $0.5263 | ↑ +139.7% | 1.81% | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Aug 3, 2023 | $0.2195 | ↓ -52.9% | 2.10% | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | $0.4661 | ↑ +145.3% | 1.99% | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Aug 4, 2022 | $0.1900 | ↓ -60.6% | 2.28% | Sep 13, 2022 |
RELX Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.6%
#3 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
55.9% payout
Streak
10Y
8.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.1%
#3 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd RELXRELX Plc | $57.6B | 2.6% | 55.9% | 10 | Sustainable |
2nd  TRIThomson Reuters Corp… | $39.6B | 2.6% | 70.1% | 32 | Watch |
1st  WLYJohn Wiley & Sons, I… | $2.7B | 2.7% | 33.6% | 32 | Sustainable |
 VRSKVerisk Analytics, In… | $25.2B | 0.9% | 27.6% | 7 | Sustainable |
 SPGIS&P Global Inc. | $131.3B | 0.9% | 26.2% | 41 | Sustainable |
 MCOMoody's Corporation | $88.7B | 0.8% | 28.5% | 16 | Sustainable |
 MSCIMSCI Inc. | $44.3B | 1.2% | 46.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
 FDSFactSet Research Sys… | $9.2B | 1.6% | 26.8% | 27 | Sustainable |
RELX Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.63 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2025 | $0.87 | 13.9% | 2 | $1.12 | 77.4% | 1.29x | 3.5% |
| 2024 | $0.76 | 11.0% | 2 | $1.03 | 73.9% | 1.35x | 3.1% |
| 2023 | $0.69 | 2.0% | 2 | $0.94 | 72.9% | 1.37x | 2.8% |
| 2022 | $0.67 | 0.9% | 2 | $0.85 | 79.1% | 1.26x | 2.7% |
| 2021 | $0.67 | 12.9% | 2 | $0.76 | 87.6% | 1.14x | 2.7% |
| 2020 | $0.59 | 5.9% | 2 | $0.63 | 93.7% | 1.07x | 2.4% |
| 2019 | $0.56 | 1.1% | 2 | $0.77 | 72.3% | 1.38x | 2.2% |
| 2018 | $0.55 | 16.8% | 2 | $0.71 | 77.6% | 1.29x | 2.2% |
| 2017 | $0.47 | 5.8% | 2 | $0.81 | 58.3% | 1.72x | 1.9% |
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RELX — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RELX stock.
How much dividend does RELX pay per share?
RELX Plc (RELX) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.63 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.6%. Payments are made Annual.
When is RELX's next ex-dividend date?
RELX's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. RELX typically pays dividends Annual.
Is RELX's dividend safe?
RELX's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +55.9% and FCF payout ratio of +20.1%. The 10-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is RELX a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, RELX Plc is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 10 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.0%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does RELX pay dividends?
RELX Plc pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.63 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 31+ years from 1995 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in RELX grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in RELX five years ago would be worth approximately $12,839 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is RELX's yield on cost for long-term holders?
RELX's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.