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Relx (REL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 3,722 +15.00 (+0.40%)
(As of 11:40 AM ET)

Relx - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
2
Buy
1

Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Relx in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 3 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 1 has given a buy rating for REL.

Consensus Price Target

GBX 4,025
According to the 3 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Relx, the average price target is GBX 4,025. The highest price target for REL is GBX 4,550, while the lowest price target for REL is GBX 3,500. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.14% from the current price of GBX 3,722.
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REL Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/19/23 to 12/18/24
1 Month Ago
11/19/23 to 11/18/24
3 Months Ago
9/20/23 to 9/19/24
1 Year Ago
12/19/22 to 12/19/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
Hold
2 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price TargetGBX 4,025GBX 3,800GBX 3,486.67GBX 2,752.44
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Moderate Buy

REL Analyst Recommendations By Month

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REL Price Targets by Month

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Relx Stock vs. The Competition

TypeRelxIndustrials Companies
Consensus Rating Score
2.33
2.72
Consensus RatingHoldModerate Buy
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/5/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingOverweightGBX 4,550+19.92%
7/4/2024Citigroup
3 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingNeutral
3/29/2024Berenberg Bank
2 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHoldGBX 3,300 ➝ GBX 3,500+2.48%
10/3/2023Barclays
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 Boost TargetEqual WeightGBX 2,770 ➝ GBX 2,860+3.62%
9/5/2023Investec
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 UpgradeBuyGBX 2,850+9.36%
2/22/2023The Goldman Sachs Group
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Lisa Yang
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Set TargetGBX 2,962+18.91%
2/17/2023Credit Suisse Group
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Matthew Walker
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Set TargetGBX 2,860+15.79%
2/17/2023Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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Silvia Cuneo
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Set TargetGBX 2,000-19.03%
2/16/2023UBS Group
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Adam Berlin
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Set TargetGBX 2,650+5.03%
2/16/2023Numis Securities
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 Reiterated RatingHoldGBX 2,150-14.55%

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Should I Buy Relx Stock? REL Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Friday, December 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these Relx pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Relx
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Relx Plc:

  • Relx Plc recently reached a new 52-week high, with shares trading at GBX 3,737 ($46.94), indicating strong market performance and investor confidence.
  • The company has a substantial market capitalization of £68.86 billion, which reflects its stability and potential for growth in the specialty business services industry.
  • Relx Plc operates through four diverse segments, including Risk and Scientific, Technical & Medical, which allows for multiple revenue streams and reduces dependency on a single market.
  • Insider buying activity, such as the recent purchase of 1,400 shares by insider June Felix at GBX 3,504 ($44.01), suggests that those within the company have confidence in its future performance.
  • The company maintains a relatively low beta of 0.48, indicating lower volatility compared to the market, which can be attractive for risk-averse investors.

Relx
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Relx Plc for these reasons:

  • The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 218.66, which may indicate significant leverage and potential financial risk if market conditions change.
  • Relx Plc's quick ratio of 0.45 and current ratio of 0.48 suggest potential liquidity issues, meaning the company may struggle to meet short-term obligations.
  • The stock's P/E ratio of 3,702.00 is exceptionally high, which could imply that the stock is overvalued relative to its earnings, making it a less attractive investment.
  • Recent trading volume of 23,496,965 shares indicates high activity, but it may also reflect volatility, which can be a concern for investors looking for stable investments.
  • With a PEG ratio of 2.69, the stock may not be growing fast enough to justify its current price, suggesting that future growth may not meet investor expectations.

REL Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 3 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Relx is GBX 4,025, with a high forecast of GBX 4,550 and a low forecast of GBX 3,500.

3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Relx in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" REL shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in REL, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Relx's stock has a predicted upside of 8.14% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Relx has been rated by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Relx less than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating for Relx is Hold while the average consensus rating for "industrials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how REL compares to other companies.


This page (LON:REL) was last updated on 12/18/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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