LON:REL Relx (REL) Share Forecast, Price & News GBX 2,542 +32.00 (+1.27%) (As of 06/1/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 2,518▼ 2,56050-Day Range 2,434▼ 2,72252-Week Range 2,064▼ 2,735Volume3.02 million shsAverage Volume3.15 million shsMarket Capitalization£48.30 billionP/E Ratio2,955.81Dividend Yield2.16%Price TargetGBX 2,547.13 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlinesSustainabilityProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlinesSustainability Relx MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.29 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside0.2% UpsideGBX 2,547.13 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.55Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.61Based on 2 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.1.26 out of 5 stars 1.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingRelx has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.29, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 2,547.13, Relx has a forecasted upside of 0.2% from its current price of GBX 2,542.Amount of Analyst CoverageRelx has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for REL. Previous Next 0.8 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldRelx pays a meaningful dividend of 2.23%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthRelx does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Relx is 6,395.35%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Previous Next 3.7 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreRelx 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 SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Relx is -0.55. Previous Next 2.6 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentRelx has a news sentiment score of 0.61. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.32 average news sentiment score of Consumer Cyclical companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Relx this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows1 people have added Relx to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Relx insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 0.42% of the stock of Relx is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions59.43% of the stock of Relx is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.0 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Relx is 2,955.81, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 130.41.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Relx is 2,955.81, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 434.92.Price to Earnings Growth RatioRelx has a PEG Ratio of 1.94. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioRelx has a P/B Ratio of 12.84. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Relx (LON:REL) StockRELX 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.Read More Receive REL Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Relx and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address REL Stock News HeadlinesMay 31, 2023 | lse.co.ukLONDON BROKER RATINGS: Numis cuts 3i Group; HSBC likes JD WetherspoonMay 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDown -8.12% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why You Should You Buy the Dip in RELX PLC (RELX)June 1, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)Graphite versus Lithium - What Investors Should KnowOver 18 million EVs will be cruising U.S roads by 2030. And every one million EVs manufactured will require 82,000 tons of the metal graphite for their batteries. That's a total of 1,476,000 tons of graphite! Graphite is actually the largest component of EV batteries - NOT lithium. Experts warn of a massive graphite shortfall, especially since North America currently has no operating graphite mines.May 19, 2023 | msn.comRELX introduces new brand identity, renews commitment to provide high quality productsMay 17, 2023 | marketwatch.comMedical Education Publishing Market Size: Growth Dynamics from 2023 to 2031May 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLexisNexis Risk Solutions Cybercrime Report Reveals 20% Annual Increase in Global Digital Attack RateMay 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRELX PLC (LON:REL) is a favorite amongst institutional investors who own 72%May 14, 2023 | benzinga.comFEELM to Launch World's First Ceramic Coil Disposable SolutionJune 1, 2023 | Edge On The Street (Ad)Graphite versus Lithium - What Investors Should KnowOver 18 million EVs will be cruising U.S roads by 2030. And every one million EVs manufactured will require 82,000 tons of the metal graphite for their batteries. That's a total of 1,476,000 tons of graphite! Graphite is actually the largest component of EV batteries - NOT lithium. Experts warn of a massive graphite shortfall, especially since North America currently has no operating graphite mines.May 12, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comAnalysts Offer Insights on Services Companies: Elis SA (OtherELSSF) and RELX plc (OtherRLXXF)May 12, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comAnalysts Set Relx Plc (LON:REL) PT at GBX 2,547.13May 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comLexisNexis Auto Insurance Trends Report Highlights U.S. Auto Insurers' Challenges in a Hard MarketMay 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com4 Internet Stocks to Buy From a Prospering IndustryMay 6, 2023 | msn.comAI fears hit these stocks this earnings season - was the selling pressure overdone?May 5, 2023 | marketwatch.comRELX falls Friday, underperforms marketMay 5, 2023 | marketwatch.comA Survey Report on the Business Information Services Market with Statistics for the year 2023May 4, 2023 | marketwatch.comRELX falls Thursday, underperforms marketMay 3, 2023 | marketwatch.comBusiness Information Services Market Growth Forecast 2023 to 2030 Research Report | Bloomberg, Dow Jones, Experian Information Solutions, RELX GroupMay 3, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comSmall and Midsize Business Lending Fraud on the Rise, According to New LexisNexis Risk Solutions StudyMay 2, 2023 | marketwatch.com2023-2031 Meetings and Events Market Growth Developments with Latest UpdatesMay 2, 2023 | msn.comFTSE 100 Live: ‘Another week, another regional bank failure’; FTSE falls to lowest in almost a monthMay 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDigital Publishing And Content Streaming Global Market Report 2023: Featuring Adobe, Xerox, Google Play, Georg von Holtzbrinck & RELXMay 2, 2023 | msn.comRELX: Substantially Overvalued, Be CarefulApril 29, 2023 | marketwatch.comBusiness Information Services Market Demand by 2031April 28, 2023 | marketwatch.comData Broker Market Business Report [2023-2030]April 27, 2023 | marketwatch.comEnvironmental Management System Market Top Key Players by 2031April 24, 2023 | marketwatch.comMedical Education Publishing Market Size and Share Expanding worldwide by 2023 with Top Key PlayersSee More Headlines REL Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart REL Company Calendar Last Earnings7/23/2020Ex-Dividend for 6/7 Dividend4/27/2023Today6/01/2023Dividend Payable6/07/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON Industry Publishing Sub-IndustryN/A SectorConsumer Cyclical Current SymbolLON:REL CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.relx.com Phone+44-20-71665500FaxN/AEmployees33,500Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price ForecastGBX 2,547.13 High Stock Price ForecastGBX 2,962 Low Stock Price ForecastGBX 2,000 Forecasted Upside/Downside+0.2%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.29 Research Coverage7 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.86 Trailing P/E Ratio2,955.81 Forward P/E Ratio24.45 P/E Growth1.94Net Income£1.63 billion Net Margins19.10% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity46.78% Return on Assets9.74% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio179.27 Current Ratio0.59 Quick Ratio0.45 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£8.55 billion Price / Sales5.65 Cash FlowGBX 5.77 per share Price / Cash Flow440.57 Book ValueGBX 198 per share Price / Book12.84Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares1,900,000,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£48.30 billion OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.47 Key ExecutivesMr. Erik Engstrom (Age 59)CEO & Exec. Director Comp: $4.3MMr. Nicholas Lawrence Luff (Age 55)CFO & Exec. Director Comp: $2.26MMs. Kumsal Bayazit Besson (Age 48)Chief Exec. Officer of Scientific, Technical & Medical Mr. Colin TennantHead of Investor RelationsMr. Henry Adam Udow (Age 64)Chief Legal Officer & Company Sec. Mr. Paul AbrahamsHead of Corp. CommunicationsMs. Rosemary Thomson (Age 53)Chief HR Officer Mr. Mark KelseyChief Exec. Officer of RiskMs. Jelena SevoChief Strategy OfficerMr. Michael WalshChief Exec. Officer of LegalMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsFlutter EntertainmentLON:FLTRPearsonLON:PSONEuromoney Institutional InvestorLON:ERMDaily Mail and General TrustLON:DMGTDods GroupLON:DODSView All CompetitorsInsidersErik EngstromSold 93,039 sharesTotal: £231.85 M ($2,492.00/share)June FelixBought 2,000 shares on 10/21/2022Total: £4.41 M ($2,204.00/share)View All Insider Transactions REL Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Relx stock right now? 7 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Relx in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" REL shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in REL, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View REL analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Relx's stock price forecast for 2023? 7 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Relx's shares. Their REL share price forecasts range from GBX 2,000 to GBX 2,962. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 2,547.13 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 0.2% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for REL or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have REL shares performed in 2023? Relx's stock was trading at GBX 2,288 at the beginning of the year. Since then, REL shares have increased by 11.1% and is now trading at GBX 2,542. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. How were Relx's earnings last quarter? Relx Plc (LON:REL) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July, 23rd. The company reported $37.00 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $36.60 by $0.40. Relx had a net margin of 19.10% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 46.78%. How often does Relx pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Relx? Relx announced a dividend on Thursday, February 16th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, April 27th will be paid a dividend of GBX 38.90 per share on Wednesday, June 7th. This represents a yield of 1.59%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 27th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 15.70. The official announcement can be seen at this link. Read our dividend analysis for REL. Is Relx a good dividend stock? Relx (LON:REL) pays an annual dividend of GBX 55 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.23%. The dividend payout ratio is 6,395.35%. 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). What is Relx's stock symbol? Relx trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "REL." 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. What is Relx's stock price today? One share of REL stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 2,542. How much money does Relx make? Relx (LON:REL) has a market capitalization of £48.30 billion and generates £8.55 billion in revenue each year. The company earns £1.63 billion in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.86 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Relx have? The company employs 33,500 workers across the globe. How can I contact Relx? Relx's mailing address is 1-3 Strand, LONDON, 00000, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.relx.com. The company can be reached via phone at +44-20-71665500. This page (LON:REL) was last updated on 6/1/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Relx Plc Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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