Should I buy or sell Relx stock right now?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Relx in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" REL shares. View REL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Relx's stock price target for 2024?

4 brokerages have issued 1-year price targets for Relx's shares. Their REL share price targets range from GBX 2,850 to GBX 4,100. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 3,327.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 0.0%. View analysts price targets for REL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have REL shares performed in 2024?

Relx's stock was trading at GBX 3,110 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, REL stock has increased by 7.0% and is now trading at GBX 3,329. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How were Relx's earnings last quarter?

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

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

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

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 1.76%. 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

LON:REL

Relx (REL) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 3,329

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Today's Range: 3,308
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3,338
50-Day Range: 3,265
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3,504
52-Week Range: 2,414
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3,531.81

Volume: 2.26 million shs
Average Volume: 3.00 million shs
Market Capitalization: £62.25 billion

P/E Ratio: 3,541.49
Dividend Yield: 1.77%
Price Target: GBX 3,327.50

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Relx MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy
2.50 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 0.0% 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: N/A
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.

0.26 out of 5 stars

1.3

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Relx has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Relx has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for REL.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Relx pays a meaningful dividend of 1.76%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Relx does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Relx is 6,276.60%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

3.7

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
Relx has received a 45.98% net impact score from Upright. RELX seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Taxes", "Creating knowledge", and "Jobs". The positive contribution in the "Creating knowledge" impact category is mostly driven by its "Data software for scientific research", "Scientific databases", and "Business data analysis software" products. See details.
Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Impact score for Relx is -0.55.

1.3

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Relx has a news sentiment score of 0.30. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.42 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Relx this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
Only 2 people have added Relx to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.

0.8

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Relx insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.47% of the stock of Relx is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
57.30% of the stock of Relx is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Relx is 3,541.49, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 144.15.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Relx is 3,541.49, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 399.95.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Relx has a PEG Ratio of 3.63. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Relx has a P/B Ratio of 18.09. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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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.

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 7/23/2020
Today: 4/19/2024
Ex-Dividend for 6/13 Dividend: 5/02/2024
Dividend Payable: 6/13/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Specialty Business Services
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:REL
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.relx.com
Phone: +44-20-71665500
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: 0.0%
Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 2.50
Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.94
Trailing P/E Ratio: 3,541.49
Forward P/E Ratio: 27.24
P/E Growth: 3.63
Net Income: £1.78 billion
Net Margins: 19.44%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 49.72%
Return on Assets: 10.71%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 188.92
Current Ratio: 0.52
Quick Ratio: 0.45

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £9.16 billion
Price / Sales: 6.80
Cash Flow: GBX 7.56 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 440.57
Book Value: GBX 184 per share
Price / Book: 18.09

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 1,870,000,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £62.25 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.46

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Mr. Erik Engstrom M.Sc Econ (Age 61)
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Comp: $4.01M
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Comp: $2.33M
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Chief Executive Officer of Scientific, Technical & Medical
Mr. Colin Tennant
Head of Investor Relations
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Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary
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Head of Corporate Communications
Ms. Rosemary Thomson (Age 55)
Chief Human Resources Officer
Mr. Mark Kelsey
Chief Executive Officer of Risk
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Chief Strategy Officer
Mr. Michael Walsh
Chief Executive Officer of Legal

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Insiders

Alistair R Cox
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Should I Buy Relx Stock? REL Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

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

Relx Plc has shown consistent revenue growth over the past year, indicating a strong financial performance.
The company's latest product offerings have received positive reviews, potentially driving higher sales and market share.
Relx Plc's stock price has been steadily increasing, reflecting investor confidence and potential for capital gains.
The company has a solid track record of dividend payments, providing investors with a steady income stream.
Relx Plc's expansion into new markets and strategic partnerships are expected to drive future growth and profitability.

Cons

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

Market volatility and economic uncertainties could impact Relx Plc's stock price and overall performance.
Increased competition in the industry may put pressure on the company's market share and margins.
Regulatory changes or legal issues could pose risks to Relx Plc's operations and financial stability.
Fluctuations in currency exchange rates may affect the company's international revenue and profitability.
Changes in consumer preferences or technological advancements could impact the demand for Relx Plc's products and services.

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Relx pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

REL Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Relx stock right now?: 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Relx in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" REL shares.
View REL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Relx's stock price target for 2024?: 4 brokerages have issued 1-year price targets for Relx's shares. Their REL share price targets range from GBX 2,850 to GBX 4,100. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach GBX 3,327.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 0.0%.
View analysts price targets for REL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have REL shares performed in 2024?: Relx's stock was trading at GBX 3,110 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, REL stock has increased by 7.0% and is now trading at GBX 3,329.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How were Relx's earnings last quarter?: Relx Plc (LON:REL) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 23rd. The company reported $37.00 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $36.60 by $0.40. Relx had a net margin of 19.44% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 49.72%.

How often does Relx pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Relx?: Relx declared a dividend on Thursday, February 15th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, May 2nd will be given a dividend of GBX 41.80 per share on Thursday, June 13th. This represents a yield of 1.25%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 2nd. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 17. The official announcement can be accessed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for REL.
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 1.76%. 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.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (LON:REL) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Relx (REL) Share Price, News & Analysis

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Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

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Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

Environmental Sustainability

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Relx Stock (LON:REL)

REL Stock Price History

REL Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

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