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3 Value Stocks Too Small For Buffett’s Portfolio
7 Stocks That Will Drive the Weight Loss Drugs Market
Walgreens Boots Alliance: Deep Value With Nowhere to Go But Up
Krispy Kreme's Sweet Deal: McDonald's Partnership Sparks Growth?
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DOW   39,807.37
QQQ   444.01
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Disney Stock Catches 3 Upgrades In a Single Week
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Walgreens Boots Alliance: Deep Value With Nowhere to Go But Up
Krispy Kreme's Sweet Deal: McDonald's Partnership Sparks Growth?
LON:REL

Relx (REL) Share Price, News & Analysis

GBX 3,424
-3.00 (-0.09%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
3,414
3,460
50-Day Range
3,242
3,504
52-Week Range
2,414
3,531.81
Volume
2.93 million shs
Average Volume
3.02 million shs
Market Capitalization
£64.03 billion
P/E Ratio
3,642.55
Dividend Yield
1.72%
Price Target
GBX 3,327.50

Relx MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
2.9% Downside
GBX 3,327.50 Price Target
Short Interest
N/A
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-0.55
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.52mentions of Relx in the last 14 days
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
N/A

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.60 out of 5 stars

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About Relx Stock (LON:REL)

RELX PLC, together with its subsidiaries, 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 data sets that help researchers and healthcare professionals to advance science and health outcomes. 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 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. RELX PLC was incorporated in 1903 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

REL Stock Price History

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
7/23/2020
Today
3/28/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Specialty Business Services
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
34,675
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
GBX 3,327.50
High Stock Price Target
GBX 4,100
Low Stock Price Target
GBX 2,850
Potential Upside/Downside
-3.0%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.50
Research Coverage
4 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
£1.78 billion
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£9.16 billion
Cash Flow
GBX 7.79 per share
Book Value
GBX 184 per share

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
1,870,000,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£64.14 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.47
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Erik Engstrom M.Sc Econ (Age 61)
    M.Sc Eng., MBA, CEO & Executive Director
    Comp: $4.01M
  • Mr. Nicholas Lawrence Luff (Age 57)
    CFO & Executive Director
    Comp: $2.33M
  • Ms. Kumsal Bayazit Besson (Age 50)
    Chief Executive Officer of Scientific, Technical & Medical
  • Mr. Colin Tennant
    Head of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Henry Adam Udow (Age 66)
    Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary
  • Mr. Paul Abrahams
    Head of Corporate Communications
  • Ms. Rosemary Thomson (Age 55)
    Chief Human Resources Officer
  • Mr. Mark Kelsey
    Chief Executive Officer of Risk
  • Ms. Jelena Sevo
    Chief Strategy Officer
  • Mr. Michael Walsh
    Chief Executive Officer of Legal

Should I Buy Relx Stock? REL Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of Relx was last updated on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:27 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Relx Plc:

  • Relx Plc has shown consistent growth in its stock price, with a 12-month high of $44.75.
  • Relx recently increased its dividend, offering a higher yield to investors.
  • Several institutional investors, including Acadian Asset Management LLC, have been increasing their holdings in Relx, indicating confidence in the company.
  • Relx has a strong financial position with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.51, ensuring stability.
  • Analysts have upgraded their ratings on Relx, with StockNews.com moving from a "hold" to a "buy" rating, signaling positive sentiment.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in Relx Plc for these reasons:

  • Some analysts have downgraded their ratings on Relx, such as Berenberg Bank moving from a "buy" to a "hold" rating, indicating potential concerns.
  • Northern Trust Corp reduced its holdings in Relx by 6.5% during the third quarter, which could raise questions about the company's performance.
  • Relx's quick ratio of 0.47 and current ratio of 0.52 may suggest liquidity challenges in the short term.
  • Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact Relx's stock price and overall performance.
  • Investors should carefully monitor any further analyst reports and financial updates to make informed decisions about investing in Relx.

REL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Relx stock right now?

4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Relx in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" REL shares.
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What is Relx's stock price target for 2024?

4 brokerages have issued 12 month price objectives for Relx's stock. Their REL share price targets range from GBX 2,850 to GBX 4,100. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 3,327.50 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 2.9%.
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How have REL shares performed in 2024?

Relx's stock was trading at GBX 3,110 at the beginning of the year. Since then, REL stock has increased by 10.2% and is now trading at GBX 3,425.79.
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How were Relx's earnings last quarter?

Relx Plc (LON:REL) issued its earnings results on Thursday, July, 23rd. The company reported $37.00 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $36.60 by $0.40. Relx had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 49.72% and a net margin of 19.44%.

How often does Relx pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Relx?

Relx announced a dividend on Thursday, February 15th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 2nd will be paid a dividend of GBX 41.80 per share on Thursday, June 13th. This represents a yield of 1.25%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, May 2nd. This is a boost from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 17. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
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.

Is Relx a good dividend stock?

Relx (LON:REL) pays an annual dividend of GBX 59 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.72%. The dividend payout ratio is 6,276.60%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for REL.

What other stocks do shareholders of Relx own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Relx investors own include Unilever (ULVR), Barclays (BARC), Diageo (DGE), Standard Chartered (STAN), GSK (GSK), HSBC (HSBA), Prudential (PRU), Aviva (AV), Imperial Brands (IMB) and Reckitt Benckiser Group (RB).

How do I buy shares of Relx?

Shares of REL stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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This page (LON:REL) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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