Relx Plc (LON:REL), the global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools, has reported results for the first half of 2026 and reaffirms the full year outlook.
First half highlights
Ø Revenue £4,871m (£4,741m), underlying growth +7%
Ø Adjusted operating profit £1,727m (£1,652m), underlying growth +9%
Ø Adjusted EPS 68.6p (63.5p), constant currency growth +11%
Ø Reported operating profit £1,585m (£1,490m)
Ø Reported EPS 65.7p (52.9p)
Ø Interim dividend 20.9p (19.5p) +7%
Ø Net debt/EBITDA 2.3x; adjusted cash flow conversion 98%
Ø Completed two acquisitions for a total consideration of £103m
Ø Completed £1,750m of the previously announced £2,250m share buyback
Full year outlook
Ø We continue to see positive momentum across the group, and we expect another year of strong underlying growth in revenue and adjusted operating profit, as well as strong growth in adjusted earnings per share on a constant currency basis
Chief Executive Officer, Erik Engstrom, commented:
“RELX delivered strong underlying revenue and profit growth and strong new sales in the first half of 2026: continued strong growth in Risk; a step up in growth in Scientific, Technical & Medical; a further step up in growth in Legal; and strong ongoing growth in Exhibitions.”
“Our improving long-term growth trajectory continues to be driven by the ongoing shift in business mix towards higher growth analytics and decision tools that deliver enhanced value to our customers. We continue to develop these products by leveraging deep customer understanding to combine our unique content and comprehensive data sets with advanced technologies.”
“The ongoing evolution of artificial intelligence is enabling us to add more value to our customers, to develop and launch higher value-add products at a faster pace, and continue to manage cost growth below revenue growth. This evolution has been a key driver of our business for well over a decade, and will remain a key driver of customer value and growth in our business for many years to come.”
