Relx Plc

The specialist publisher and database provider RELX reported organic revenue growth of 7 percent in the first six months to just under £4.9 billion. Adjusted operating profit rose organically by 9 percent to £1.7 billion and was broadly in line with analysts' expectations. CEO Erik Engstrom expects the positive trend to continue. The stock eased slightly after an initially strong session. » More on finanzen.net

RELX has announced a new share buyback programme worth £150 million, running from today until 4 September 2026. The buyback follows the completion of a previously ended £100 million programme and is part of an overall £2.25 billion repurchase plan announced in February 2026. Purchased ordinary shares will be held as treasury shares; the repurchases will be carried out by ABN AMRO under an irrevocable instruction and within the limits approved by the general meeting. » More on de.investing.com

Relx reported H1 2026 organic revenue growth of 7% to £4,871m and a 9% increase in adjusted operating profit to £1,727m; adjusted earnings per share rose 11% on a constant-currency basis. All four divisions contributed to growth, notably Legal with 10% organic revenue growth and a 13% rise in adjusted operating profit, driven by AI-powered tools such as Lexis+ and Protege. The adjusted operating margin improved by 70 basis points to 35.5% and the group confirmed its full-year outlook. The figures allayed concerns that third-party AI could threaten the Legal business and pushed the stock higher in pre-market trading. » More on de.investing.com