RELX posts 7% underlying revenue growth for first nine months and reaffirms full‑year outlook

RELX reported underlying revenue growth of 7% for the first nine months of 2026, with the Legal division up 10%, Risk up 8%, Scientific, Technical & Medical up 6% and Exhibitions up 4% year‑to‑date. The company reaffirmed its FY‑2026 revenue, profit and earnings‑per‑share targets and announced a £125 million share‑buyback. The update lifted the ADR 1.2% in pre‑market trading.

The company expects adjusted operating profit to grow faster than revenue across most divisions, which could support earnings momentum (the company says). The £125 million buyback may provide additional support to the share price.

  • 1Underlying revenue grew 7% year‑to‑date on a constant‑currency basis.
  • 2Legal division underlying revenue grew 10% year‑to‑date on a constant‑currency basis.
  • 3Risk division underlying revenue grew 8% year‑to‑date on a constant‑currency basis.
  • 4Scientific, Technical & Medical division underlying revenue grew 6% year‑to‑date on a constant‑currency basis.
  • 5Exhibitions division underlying revenue grew 4% year‑to‑date on a constant‑currency basis.
  • 6RELX announced a £125 million share‑buyback.

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