RELX Reports Strong First-Half Performance with Revenue and Profit Growth
Relx reported robust first-half results in July 2026, driven by strong revenue growth across its four divisions. Underlying revenue rose 7%, adjusted operating profit increased 9%, and adjusted earnings per share grew 11% at constant currency. The company also raised its interim dividend by 7% to GBP 0.209 per share and completed most of a planned GBP 2.25 billion share buyback program. AI-enabled products were highlighted as key growth drivers, particularly in the Risk, STM, and Legal divisions. Tools like LeapSpace and Lexis+ with Protégé are helping shift Relx toward higher-value analytics solutions. The company maintained full-year guidance for continued strong revenue growth across most segments despite some uncertainty around Middle East events. Relx's CFO noted an improved adjusted operating margin of 35.5%, up by 70 basis points, and a leverage ratio of 2.3 times net debt to EBITDA at the end of June.
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Topics: AI Products Dividend Increase Earnings Revenue Growth