RELX PLC Q2 2026 Earnings Recap

REL.L Q2 2026 July 25, 2026

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Shares rose 4.6% following better-than-expected margin expansion and earnings growth, driven by strong profit growth outpacing revenue gains across key segments, supported by ongoing momentum in AI-enabled analytics and new product introductions.

Earnings Per Share Beat

$0.65 vs $0.43 est.

+52.3% surprise

Revenue Miss

4841762000 vs 4928532000 est.

-1.8% surprise

Market Reaction

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Key Takeaways

Underlying revenue grew 7%, with all four divisions contributing positively.
Underlying adjusted operating profit increased 9%, exceeding revenue growth and lifting adjusted operating margin by 70 basis points to 35.5%.
Adjusted earnings per share rose 11% at constant currency, reflecting operational leverage and disciplined cost control.
Risk, STM, and Legal divisions delivered profit growth 2-3 percentage points ahead of revenue, driven by AI-enhanced tools and strong new sales.
Cash conversion remained robust at 98%, with continued capital returns through buybacks and a 7% interim dividend increase.

This summary was generated by AI from the official earnings call transcript and is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. For the complete transcript and financial data, visit REL.L on AllInvestView.

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