RELX releases transcript of 2026 first-half results call
RELX•First-half financial highlights
- First-half underlying revenue rose 7%.
- Underlying adjusted operating profit grew 9%.
- Adjusted operating margin widened 70 bps to 35.5%.
- Adjusted EPS increased 11% at constant currency.
- The interim dividend was raised 7% to 20.9 pence.
- RELX completed a £1.75 billion buyback.
- Net debt stood at £8.7 billion.
STM division sees stronger usage trends
STM underlying revenue rose 6%. Article submissions grew by more than 20%. LeapSpace active users nearly doubled from March to June, and usage outpaced user growth.
Transcript released for first-half results call
RELX published a transcript of its July 23, 2026 first-half results call with CEO Erik Engstrom, CFO Nick Luff, Morgan Stanley, Barclays, Goldman Sachs, Citi and UBS.
