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Relx (REL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 2,528 +18.00 (+0.72%)
As of 12:10 PM Eastern

Relx - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
4

Based on 4 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 4 analysts, 4 have given a buy rating for REL.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 4,170
According to the 4 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Relx, the average price target is GBX 4,170. The highest price target for REL is GBX 5,070, while the lowest price target for REL is GBX 2,870. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 64.95% from the current price of GBX 2,528.
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.
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REL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/2/25 to 10/2/26
1 Month Ago
9/2/25 to 9/2/26
3 Months Ago
7/4/25 to 7/4/26
1 Year Ago
10/2/24 to 10/2/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 4,170GBX 4,170GBX 4,145.50GBX 4,496
Consensus RatingBuyBuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

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

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Relx Stock vs. The Competition

TypeRelxIndustrials Companies
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.30
Consensus RatingBuyHold
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
4/9/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetBuyGBX 3,325 ➝ GBX 2,870+13.89%
1/16/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweightGBX 5,070+64.99%
10/21/2025 Reiterated RatingOverweight
10/17/2025 Reiterated RatingBuyGBX 4,570+36.74%
7/25/2025 Boost TargetHoldGBX 3,909 ➝ GBX 4,072+3.96%

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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 Wednesday, September 30, 2026. 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:

  • Relx Plc is currently trading at $2496.00, which is significantly below its 52-week high of $3561.00, suggesting potential for capital appreciation as the stock recovers from recent volatility and aligns with analyst price targets that are well above the current market price.
  • Analysts from Bank of America Securities have reiterated a Buy rating and raised the price target to 4,000 GBp, citing improved growth outlooks in the Science and Technology Media segment and the positive impact of AI on research workflows, which indicates strong institutional confidence in the company's future earnings potential.
  • The company is actively returning capital to shareholders through a robust share buyback program, having recently repurchased over 750,000 ordinary shares and launching a new £125m non-discretionary buyback, which reduces the number of shares outstanding and can increase earnings per share for remaining investors.
  • UBS has publicly stated that market fears regarding competition from driverless cars and artificial intelligence are overdone, providing a counter-narrative to recent sell-offs and suggesting that Relx Plc's core business model remains resilient against technological disruptions that have impacted other sectors.
  • Relx Plc offers a dividend yield of 2.73%, providing a steady income stream for investors, which is supported by the company's status as a global provider of information-based analytics with a diversified customer base across more than 180 countries.

Relx
Bear Case

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

  • The stock recently crossed below its 200-day moving average on September 28, 2026, a technical indicator that often signals a shift from a bullish to a bearish trend, suggesting that short-term momentum has weakened and the stock may face further downward pressure.
  • Insider selling activity was observed in February 2026, with insiders N L Luff and Erik Engstrom selling a combined total of over 173,000 shares, which can be interpreted as a lack of confidence from company executives regarding the stock's near-term performance or valuation.
  • Relx Plc has a low valuation score of 1 and an ownership score of 1 in recent analysis, indicating that the stock may be overvalued relative to its peers or that the ownership structure does not provide sufficient alignment with minority shareholders, which could limit long-term value creation.
  • The company's sustainability score is 0, which may be a concern for environmentally, socially, and governance (ESG) focused investors who prioritize companies with strong environmental and social performance metrics in their investment decisions.
  • Despite recent analyst upgrades, the stock has experienced significant volatility, including a 52-week low of $1991.00 and multiple percent declines in early 2026, indicating that the stock is sensitive to market sentiment and may be prone to sharp corrections during periods of broader market uncertainty.

REL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 4 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Relx is GBX 4,170, with a high forecast of GBX 5,070 and a low forecast of GBX 2,870.

4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Relx in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" REL shares.

According to analysts, Relx's stock has a predicted upside of 64.95% 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 Hold. Learn more on how REL compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Relx analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 4/9/2026.
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