RELX PLC Reports Higher FY25 Profits, Raises Dividend; Targets GBP 2B Buybacks

Relx PLC (RLX) reported higher net profit for fiscal 2025, lifting its annual dividend by 20% to 4.8p per share. Revenue rose 3.2% to GBP 1.41 billion, driven by strong performance in its scientific, technical, and medical information platforms. The company projects continued growth in fiscal 2026, with an intention to repurchase GBP 2 billion of shares during the year. Management attributed the results to disciplined cost controls and the successful integration of acquired businesses.