RELX delivered strong underlying revenue and profit growth in 2025, with improving momentum in Scientific, Technical & Medical, a further step up in growth in Legal, and strong ongoing growth in Exhibitions. The continued evolution of artificial intelligence is enabling the company to add more value to customers by embedding additional functionality in products and developing them at a faster pace, while managing cost growth below revenue growth.
Cyborg Score Rationale
RELX projects underlying revenue, adjusted operating profit and adjusted earnings per share on a constant currency basis set to grow in 2026. The company demonstrates strong execution across diversified segments with improving profitability, though investor concerns about AI disruption persist. The company intends to deploy £2.25 billion on share buybacks in 2026, indicating confidence in capital deployment.
Top Insights
RELX expects continued strong underlying revenue growth with underlying adjusted operating profit growth exceeding underlying revenue growth in 2026
RELX positions AI as an opportunity rather than a threat, having deployed AI across its business to become more efficient and to benefit clients
RELX proposed a final dividend of 48.0p per share for 2025, representing continued dividend growth
RELX operates in 40 countries and serves customers in over 180 nations
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Recent Developments
(Feb 2026) RELX reported 9% rise in underlying operating profit in 2025 and expects strong earnings and revenue growth in 2026
(Feb 2026) RELX announced £2.25 billion share buyback for 2026, highlighting commitment to returning value to shareholders
(Q4 2025) Renewals and new sales are strong across all key segments
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