RELX plc
EURO STOXX 600Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
REL.L's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 57.4% earnings payout ratio & 51.1% 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
Strengths
- Interest Coverage: 11.1xEarnings cover interest payments many times over.
- Return on Equity: 70.5%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.
- Operating Margin: 31.4%Healthy operating margin provides a wide buffer.
Risks
- Current Ratio: 0.5xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
- Debt-to-Equity: 304.1Debt-to-equity is elevated for the sector.
Payout & Coverage
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Very SafeAbout 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
2.75%
Annual Dividend
£0.68
Frequency
Semi-Annual
Payout Ratio
57.41%
FCF Payout Ratio
51.10%
Stock Price
£24.60
52-Week Range
£19.91 – £41.83
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
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 7, 2026
Next Payment Date
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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%
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