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Relx (REL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 3,899 -1.00 (-0.03%)
As of 07/4/2025

Relx - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
1

Based on 1 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Relx in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 1 analysts, 1 has given a buy rating for REL.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 4,770
According to the 1 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Relx, the average price target is GBX 4,770. The highest price target for REL is GBX 4,770, while the lowest price target for REL is GBX 4,770. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 22.34% from the current price of GBX 3,899.
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REL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
7/6/24 to 7/6/25
1 Month Ago
6/6/24 to 6/6/25
3 Months Ago
4/7/24 to 4/7/25
1 Year Ago
7/7/23 to 7/6/24
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
2 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 4,770GBX 4,770GBX 4,770GBX 3,327.50
Consensus Rating
Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

REL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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REL Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Relx Stock vs. The Competition

TypeRelxIndustrials Companies
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.67
Consensus RatingBuyModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
Positive News

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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
2/18/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOverweightGBX 4,770+18.39%
7/4/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingNeutral
3/29/2024Berenberg Bank
2 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHoldGBX 3,300 ➝ GBX 3,500+2.48%
10/3/2023Barclays
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 Boost TargetEqual WeightGBX 2,770 ➝ GBX 2,860+3.62%
9/5/2023Investec
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 UpgradeBuyGBX 2,850+9.36%

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Should I Buy Relx Stock? REL Pros and Cons Explained

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 Friday, July 4, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Relx pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Relx
Bull Case

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

  • The stock recently crossed above its 200-day moving average, indicating a potential upward trend in price, which can be a positive signal for investors.
  • Relx Plc has a strong market capitalization, reflecting its significant presence and stability in the market, which can provide confidence to investors.
  • The current stock price is around $52.48, which may be considered attractive for investors looking for entry points in a well-established company.
  • Insider buying activity has been noted, with an executive purchasing shares, suggesting confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The company operates in over 180 countries and employs a large workforce, indicating a diversified business model that can mitigate risks associated with market fluctuations.

Relx
Bear Case

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

  • The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio, which may indicate financial risk, as it relies heavily on borrowed funds to finance its operations.
  • Relx Plc's current and quick ratios are below 1, suggesting potential liquidity issues that could affect its ability to meet short-term obligations.
  • The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is relatively high, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to lower returns for investors.
  • Market volatility could impact the stock's performance, especially given the company's beta of 0.48, which suggests it is less volatile than the market but still subject to fluctuations.
  • Insider ownership is low at 0.42%, which may raise concerns about alignment between management and shareholder interests.

REL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 1 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Relx is GBX 4,770, with a high forecast of GBX 4,770 and a low forecast of GBX 4,770.

1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Relx in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" REL shares.

According to analysts, Relx's stock has a predicted upside of 22.34% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like Relx more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating for Relx is Buy while the average consensus rating for "industrials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how REL compares to other companies.


This page (LON:REL) was last updated on 7/6/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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