Stock of the Day

Relx (RELX)

$49.29

-$1.13 (-2.2%)

Market Cap: $93.69B

About Relx

RELX Plc engages in provision of information and analytics solutions for professional and business customers across industries. It operates through the following business segments: Scientific, Technical & Medical; Risk & Business Analytics; Legal; and Exhibitions.

The Scientific, Technical & Medical segment is a global information analytics business that helps institutions and professionals advance healthcare, open science, and improve performance for the benefit of humanity. The Risk & Business Analytics segment provides customers with solutions and decision tools that combine public and industry specific content with advanced technology and analytics to assist them in evaluating and predicting risk and enhancing operational efficiency. The Legal segment is a global provider of legal, regulatory and business information and analytics that helps customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes and advance the rule of law around the world. The Exhibitions segment is an event business, enhancing the effect of face-to-face through data and digital tools. The company was founded by Albert Edward Reed in 1903 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Relx Bull Case

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

• Relx Plc's stock is currently trading at $49.24, showing a strong performance with a 12-month high of $49.57, indicating potential for further growth.
• Institutional investors own 15.02% of Relx Plc's stock, suggesting confidence in the company's stability and growth prospects.
• Recent analyst ratings include a "buy" rating from Redburn Atlantic, indicating positive sentiment and potential for stock appreciation.
• Baker Chad R significantly increased its holdings in Relx Plc by 98.1%, acquiring an additional 55,675 shares, which reflects strong institutional interest and confidence in the company's future.
• Relx Plc has shown resilience with a solid trading volume, indicating active investor interest and liquidity in the stock.

Relx Bear Case

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

• The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.63, which may indicate higher financial risk due to reliance on debt financing.
• Despite recent positive ratings, the stock has experienced fluctuations, with a 12-month low of $40.25, suggesting potential volatility.
• The current ratio of 0.48 and quick ratio of 0.42 indicate potential liquidity issues, which could affect the company's ability to meet short-term obligations.
• Some institutional investors, like Lmcg Investments LLC, have reduced their holdings by 34.2%, which may signal concerns about the company's future performance.
• Market conditions can be unpredictable, and any adverse economic changes could impact Relx Plc's performance negatively.

Recent News

• RELX slips Friday, underperforms market (marketwatch.com)
• LexisNexis Risk Solutions Completes IDVerse Acquisition (prnewswire.com)
• LexisNexis® U.S. Insurance Demand Meter Reports Continued Hot Streak with "Nuclear" U.S. Consumer Shopping and "Sizzling" New Policy Growth (prnewswire.com)
• Relx PLC’s Earnings Call Highlights Robust Growth and Strategic Progress (tipranks.com)