RELX Shares Soar 0.73% on Dividend Hike, Buyback

RELX's share price surged to a record high today, with an intraday gain of 0.73%.

RELX PLC's stock price has seen a significant increase in 2025, driven by several key factors. The company's board proposed a 7% increase in the annual dividend and announced a substantial £1.5 billion share buyback program for the year. This financial strategy has positively impacted investor sentiment, contributing to the rise in share price.

RELX reported strong growth across its Risk, Legal, and Exhibitions divisions. The company's first-quarter update showed positive momentum in all four of its business segments. The company expects strong underlying revenue and adjusted operating profit growth for the full year, driven by AI-enabled analytics tools in the Risk division and increased demand in the Scientific, Technical & Medical segment.

Additionally, Director Alistair Cox's acquisition of 876 ordinary shares at a price of £39.704077 per share signals confidence in the company's prospects. This move has further bolstered investor confidence, reflecting a robust outlook for RELX PLC.