Bernstein keeps Buy for RELX stock with 26.28 percent upside

Published on 10/13/2026 at 14:50 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Revenue hit GBP 4.87 billion in first-half 2026, up 2.70 percent. RELX stock costs EUR 32.59 on October 13, 2026 at 2:42 p.m. CEST.

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Bernstein maintained a Buy rating for RELX and set a target of GBp 3,450 in a report released on October 7, 2026, according to Markets Insider. Against the GBp 2,732 London price on October 12, 2026, that target implies 26.28 percent upside. RELX was trading at EUR 32.59 at Lang & Schwarz on October 13, 2026 at 2:42 p.m. CEST.

Revenue growth stays measurable

RELX reported revenue of GBP 4.87 billion in the first half of 2026, up 2.70 percent from the first half of 2025, according to Simply Wall St. Net income reached GBP 1.17 billion, up 20.00 percent year over year, while earnings per share increased to GBP 0.66 from GBP 0.53.

The figures give the analyst target a clear operating backdrop. Revenue growth was positive, but the target is denominated in pence on the London listing, while the live German quote is denominated in euros.

London listing sets the market frame

RELX is listed on the London Stock Exchange under ticker REL, with additional listings in Amsterdam and New York, according to the company investor overview. The London share price was GBp 2,732 on October 12, 2026, while the reported 52-week range for the US listing was USD 27.57 to USD 47.22.

The US listing showed a market capitalization of USD 63.8 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.17 on October 12, 2026. The next earnings date is February 18, 2027, as listed by MarketWatch.

Comparison with peers

RELX: price-to-earnings ratio 22.17, market capitalization USD 63.8 billion

Informa (LSE, GBp): plus 0.37 percent, price-to-earnings ratio 52.42, market capitalization GBP 11.0 billion

Pearson (LSE, GBp): plus 1.27 percent, price-to-earnings ratio 26.41, market capitalization GBP 7.9 billion

Trading remains centered on the target

For investors, the key numerical split is between the 26.28 percent distance to Bernstein's target and the 2.70 percent first-half revenue increase. The next scheduled earnings date gives the market a defined point for testing whether that growth rate continues.

The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of RELX stock.