Analyst Coverage and Market Reaction
- Kepler Capital added RELX to its “Most Preferred” list on 23 January 2026. The brokerage highlighted that artificial‑intelligence initiatives are expected to drive long‑term growth for the company rather than cause disruption.
- UBS issued a “Buy” recommendation on 22 January 2026. At the time of publication, the share traded at 33.90 EUR on Tradegate, down 1.91 %.
- Barclays upgraded RELX to “Overweight” on 22 January 2026. The stock traded at 33.80 EUR on Tradegate, down 2.20 %.
These analyst actions support a positive outlook for the company, despite the modest intraday declines observed on the same day.
Index Performance and Relative Position
- On 23 January 2026, the AEX index closed 0.20 % lower, and RELX contributed to this decline with a -0.20 % move on Wall Street.
- The broader European market improved on 22 January 2026, with the STOXX 50 rising 0.96 % to 5 059.74 pts and the FTSE 100 holding at 10 200.34 pts.
- The European stock market’s upward trend was attributed to easing trade‑war concerns after U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew planned tariffs on eight European countries.
Company Fundamentals
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Close price (22 Jan 2026) | 2 921 GBX |
| 52‑week high (12 Feb 2025) | 4 205 GBX |
| 52‑week low (22 Jan 2026) | 2 898 GBX |
| Price‑to‑earnings ratio | 28.11 |
| Industry | Professional services |
| Primary exchange | London Stock Exchange |
| Market presence | Operations in ~40 countries, serving clients in more than 180 countries |
The company’s valuation, as reflected in the P/E ratio, indicates that investors are pricing in moderate growth expectations, consistent with the AI‑driven narrative advanced by Kepler.
Summary
On 23 January 2026, RELX PLC received a boost from analyst upgrades that emphasize the company’s AI‑driven growth prospects. Market activity reflected a slight intraday decline, but the broader European equity markets were buoyant following geopolitical easing. The company’s current valuation metrics suggest that analysts expect continued, if modest, earnings expansion in the near term.
