Relx (REL) Stock Forecast & Price Target

GBX 3,951 +49.00 (+1.26%)

As of 12:34 PM Eastern

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

Hold

Based on 3 Analyst Ratings

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 1.87% from the current price of GBX 3,951.

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REL Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 1/18/24 to 1/17/25	1 Month Ago 12/19/23 to 12/18/24	3 Months Ago 10/20/23 to 10/19/24	1 Year Ago 1/18/23 to 1/18/24
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)	2 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 Target	GBX 4,025	GBX 4,025	GBX 3,800	GBX 2,755.78
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy

REL Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

REL Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Relx Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Relx	Industrials Companies
Consensus Rating Score	2.33	2.72
Consensus Rating	Hold	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent REL News	Neutral News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
1/7/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Overweight	GBX 4,550	+23.07%
7/4/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars		Reiterated Rating	Neutral
3/29/2024	Berenberg Bank 2 of 5 stars		Downgrade	Hold	GBX 3,300 ➝ GBX 3,500	+2.48%
10/3/2023	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Equal Weight	GBX 2,770 ➝ GBX 2,860	+3.62%
9/5/2023	Investec Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Buy	GBX 2,850	+9.36%
2/22/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Lisa Yang Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		GBX 2,962	+18.91%
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2/17/2023	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Matthew Walker Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		GBX 2,860	+15.79%
2/17/2023	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Silvia Cuneo Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		GBX 2,000	-19.03%
2/16/2023	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Adam Berlin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		GBX 2,650	+5.03%
2/16/2023	Numis Securities Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Hold	GBX 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 Sunday, January 12, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Relx pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Relx
Bull Case

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

Relx Plc's stock price recently traded at GBX 3,604.04 ($45.10), indicating a stable market presence and potential for growth.
The company has received an "overweight" rating from JPMorgan Chase & Co., with a price target of GBX 4,550 ($56.94), suggesting analysts expect significant upside potential.
Relx Plc operates in over 180 countries, providing a diversified revenue stream and reducing reliance on any single market.
With a market capitalization of £67.50 billion, Relx Plc is a large player in the specialty business services industry, which can provide stability and investor confidence.
The company has a beta of 0.48, indicating lower volatility compared to the market, which can be attractive for risk-averse investors.

Relx
Bear Case

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

The stock has recently crossed below its 200-day moving average, which can be a bearish signal indicating potential downward momentum.
Relx Plc has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 218.66, suggesting that the company is heavily reliant on debt financing, which can increase financial risk.
The current ratio of 0.48 indicates that the company may struggle to cover its short-term liabilities, raising concerns about liquidity.
Despite a strong market position, the price-to-earnings ratio of 3,629.00 suggests that the stock may be overvalued, which could deter potential investors.
The quick ratio of 0.45 further emphasizes liquidity concerns, as it shows the company may not have enough liquid assets to meet its immediate obligations.

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 research 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 research 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 1.87% 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.

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This page (LON:REL) was last updated on 1/17/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Relx (REL) Stock Forecast & Price Target