RELX PLC provides information and analytics for professional and business customers in the United States and internationally. It operates through four segments: Scientific, Technical & Medical; Risk & Business Analytics; Legal; and Exhibitions. The Scientific, Technical & Medical segment provides information and analytics to institutions and professionals. The Risk & Business Analytics segment offers solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry-specific content with technology and analytics to evaluate and predict risk, as well as enhance operational efficiency. The Legal segment provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics. The Exhibitions segment is involved in the events business. The company was formerly known as Reed Elsevier PLC and changed its name to RELX PLC in June 2015. RELX PLC was founded in 1894 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange LON
Industry Publishing
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorConsumer Cyclical
SymbolLON:REL
CUSIPN/A
Phone+44-20-71665500
Debt
Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A
Current RatioN/A
Quick RatioN/A
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E RatioN/A
Forward P/E RatioN/A
P/E GrowthN/A
Sales & Book Value
Annual SalesN/A
Price / SalesN/A
Cash FlowN/A
Price / CashN/A
Book ValueN/A
Price / BookN/A
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A
Net IncomeN/A
Net Margins26.78%
Return on Equity91.18%
Return on Assets15.78%
Miscellaneous
EmployeesN/A
Outstanding Shares1,060,000,000
Market Cap£30,880.00
Relx (LON:REL) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Relx's stock symbol?
Relx trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "REL."
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, April 26th will be paid a dividend of GBX 27.70 per share on Tuesday, May 22nd. This represents a dividend yield of 1.86%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 26th. This is a boost from Relx's previous dividend of $11.70. The official announcement can be seen at this link. View Relx's Dividend History.
How were Relx's earnings last quarter?
Relx PLC (LON:REL) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February, 15th. The company reported $81.00 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $80.60 by $0.40. The business earned $7.36 billion during the quarter. Relx had a return on equity of 91.18% and a net margin of 26.78%. View Relx's Earnings History.
What price target have analysts set for REL?
13 Wall Street analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Relx's stock. Their forecasts range from GBX 1,130 to GBX 1,990. On average, they expect Relx's stock price to reach GBX 1,710.77 in the next year. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 0.3%. View Analyst Ratings for Relx.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Relx?
13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Relx in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy."
Who are some of Relx's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Relx include Wolters Kluwer (WOLTF), Axel Springer (AXELF), Axel Springer (SPR), Pearson (PSON), SCHIBSTED ASA/SHS CL-A NOK 0.50 (SBSNF), Daily Mail and General Trust P L C (DMGT), Euromoney Institutional Investor (ERM), Trinity Mirror (TNI), Wilmington (WIL), Yellow Pages (Y), Connect Group (CNCT), Bloomsbury Publishing (BMY), McClatchy (MNI), GVIC Communications Corp. Class B (GCT) and Dods Group (DODS).
Who are Relx's key executives?
Relx's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Erik Engstrom, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 55)
- Mr. Nicholas Lawrence Luff, CFO & Exec. Director (Age 51)
- Ms. Tracey Aiken, VP of Operations, Insurance Data Solutions & Lexisnexis Risk Solutions
- Mr. Colin Tennant, Head of Investor Relations
- Mr. Henry Adam Udow, Chief Legal Officer & Company Sec. (Age 60)
Has Relx been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about REL stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm identifies negative and positive press coverage by reviewing more than 20 million blog and news sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Relx earned a news sentiment score of 0.06 on Accern's scale. They also gave news articles about the company an impact score of 46.21 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near term.
How do I buy shares of Relx?
Shares of REL 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.
What is Relx's stock price today?
One share of REL stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 1,715.50.
How big of a company is Relx?
Relx has a market capitalization of £30.88 billion.
How can I contact Relx?
Relx's mailing address is 1-3 Strand, LONDON, 00000, United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at +44-20-71665500.
MarketBeat Community Rating for Relx (LON REL)
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