RELX plc

REL.L|Industrials|Specialty Business Services|£24.38|P/E 22.3|MCap 45.2B|LSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About RELX plc

RELX plc is a British multinational information and analytics company headquartered in London, England. It specializes in providing scientific, technical, and medical information through Elsevier, including platforms like ScienceDirect with 16 million research documents and Scopus with over 50 million citations; legal information and analytics via LexisNexis, encompassing 119 billion documents; decision-making tools; and exhibitions under the RX brand, organizing 500 global events for millions of visitors. Formed in 1993 from the merger of Reed International and Elsevier, and rebranded as RELX in 2015, the company operates in 40 countries, serving customers in over 180 nations across professional and business sectors. Its portfolio features advanced analytics for risk management, regulatory compliance, and research collaboration, bolstered by strategic acquisitions like LexisNexis and Mendeley. RELX plc plays a pivotal role in the financial markets as a FTSE 100 constituent, delivering predictable revenue growth through digital solutions that support scientific outcomes, legal professionals, and business intelligence worldwide.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

2.55%

Annual Dividend

£0.64

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

57.41%

FCF Payout Ratio

52.78%

Stock Price

£24.38

52-Week Range

£19.91 – £41.83

Dividend Health Score

Safe

Dividend Health Assessment

REL.L's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 57.4% earnings payout ratio & 52.8% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 0.5x current ratio & 304.1 debt-to-equity. The dividend has been growing at a 7.07% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Safe

Earnings Payout Ratio

57.4%Safe

FCF Payout Ratio

52.8%Safe

CFO Payout Ratio

40.8%Safe

Interest Coverage

10.1xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Warning

Net Debt / Total Assets

42.5%Caution

Current Ratio

0.5xDanger

Debt-to-Equity

304.1Warning

Profitability

Very Safe

Return on Equity

70.5%Very Safe

Operating Margin

31.4%Very Safe

Gross Margin

65.0%Very Safe

Profit Margin Stability

Very StableVery Safe

Dividend Track Record

Very Safe

11+ yrsVery Safe

NoneVery Safe

7.1%Safe

GrowingVery Safe

Dividend History (2016–2025)

REL.L annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

REL.L earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

May 7, 2026

Next Payment Date

—

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

7.89%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

7.07%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

12.97%

3-Year Total Growth

25.59%

5-Year Total Growth

40.70%

10-Year Total Growth

238.42%

Income Calculator

REL.L Dividend Calculator

Number of Shares

Total Investment

£2,438.00

Annual Income

£64.30

Quarterly Income

£16.08

Monthly Income

£5.36

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is REL.L's current dividend yield?

RELX plc (REL.L) currently has a dividend yield of 2.55%, based on a stock price of £24.38 and an annual dividend of £0.64.

When is REL.L's next dividend payment date?

REL.L's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-07 and the next payment date is —. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does REL.L pay in dividends per year?

RELX plc paid £0.64 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.

Has REL.L been increasing its dividend?

RELX plc has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 7.07% and a 10-year CAGR of 12.97%.

Is REL.L's dividend safe?

RELX plc has a payout ratio of 57.41%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.

How is REL.L's Dividend Health Score calculated?

The Dividend Health Score evaluates RELX plc's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for industrials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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