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RELX Dividend History & Analysis | 1.9% Yield

RELX has a dividend yield of 1.9% and paid 0.82 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.89%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.82
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.53%
Overall Dividend Rating 45.56%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.81%
Payout Ratio 79.0%
Payouts in the last 12m 2
Payout Consistency 5y 23.64%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -7.6% (S&P 500: 14.8%)
Total Return 5y: 101.4% (S&P 500: 102.8%)

Top Dividend Payers in Research & Consulting Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
RGP 152 M 10.8% 5.09%
BVI 14,711 M 3.18% 4.89%
RELX 80,608 M 1.89% 3.81%
KBR 5,289 M 1.94% 3.27%
TRI 70,452 M 1.67% 2.96%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
BVI 14,711 M 32.1% 88.6%
KBR 5,289 M 10.7% 97.2%
EXPO 3,576 M 10.2% 100%
VRSK 30,327 M 9.63% 100%
TRI 70,452 M 9.18% 93.8%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare RELX Dividends with its Peer-Group

IPS
Ipsos
 5.82% Yield
CRAI
CRA International
 1.34% Yield
BVI
Bureau Veritas
 3.18% Yield
KBR
KBR
 1.94% Yield
TRI
Thomson Reuters
 1.67% Yield

RELX Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of November 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-08-08 2025-08-08 2025-09-16 Semiannual 0.263 -53% 0.55%
2025-05-09 2025-05-09 2025-06-25 Semiannual 0.559 138.9% 1.05%
2024-08-02 2024-08-02 2024-09-10 Semiannual 0.234 -55.5% 0.51%
2024-05-02 2024-05-03 2024-06-18 Semiannual 0.526 139.1% 1.28%
2023-08-03 2023-08-04 2023-09-12 Semiannual 0.22 -52.8% 0.68%
2023-04-27 2023-04-28 2023-06-12 Semiannual 0.466 145.3% 1.43%
2022-08-04 2022-08-05 2022-09-13 Semiannual 0.19 -60.6% 0.65%
2022-04-28 2022-04-29 2022-06-10 Semiannual 0.482 141% 1.61%
2021-08-05 2021-08-06 2021-09-13 Semiannual 0.2 -57.4% 0.66%
2021-04-29 2021-04-30 2021-06-08 Semiannual 0.469 172.7% 1.79%
2020-07-31 2020-08-03 2020-09-08 Semiannual 0.172 -58.9% N/A
2020-04-24 2020-04-27 2020-06-02 Semiannual 0.418 145.9% N/A
2019-08-01 2019-08-02 2019-09-05 Semiannual 0.17 -56.1% N/A
2019-05-02 2019-05-03 2019-06-07 Semiannual 0.387 137.4% N/A
2018-08-02 2018-08-03 2018-08-29 Semiannual 0.163 -58% N/A
2018-04-26 2018-04-27 2018-05-25 Semiannual 0.388 153.6% N/A
2017-08-02 2017-08-04 2017-08-30 Semiannual 0.153 -52% N/A
2017-04-26 2017-04-28 2017-05-25 Semiannual 0.319 136.3% N/A
2016-08-03 2016-08-05 2016-08-31 Semiannual 0.135 -56.6% N/A
2016-04-27 2016-04-29 2016-05-25 Semiannual 0.311 170.4% N/A
2015-08-05 2015-08-07 2015-09-02 Semiannual 0.115 -52.3% N/A
2015-04-30 2015-05-04 2015-05-28 Semiannual 0.241 -17.7% N/A
2015-04-29 2015-05-04 2015-05-28 0.2928 146.5% N/A
2014-08-06 2014-08-08 2014-09-04 Semiannual 0.1188 -53.4% N/A
2014-05-01 2014-05-05 2014-05-30 Semiannual 0.2547 -15.2% N/A
2014-04-30 2014-05-05 2014-05-30 0.3003 193.6% N/A
2013-08-07 2013-08-09 2013-09-05 Semiannual 0.1023 -59.9% N/A
2013-05-01 2013-05-03 2013-05-30 Semiannual 0.255 171.3% N/A
2012-08-08 2012-08-10 2012-09-10 Semiannual 0.094 -57.2% N/A
2012-04-26 2012-04-30 2012-05-29 Semiannual 0.2194 -13.6% N/A
2012-04-25 2012-04-30 2012-05-29 0.254 175.3% N/A
2011-08-04 2011-08-08 2011-09-02 Other 0.0923 -57.1% N/A
2011-04-25 2011-04-27 2011-05-24 Annual 0.2151 -10.7% N/A
2011-04-21 2011-04-27 2011-05-24 0.2408 188.3% N/A
2010-08-04 2010-08-06 2010-09-03 Other 0.0835 -62.8% N/A
2010-04-28 0.2243 22.7% N/A
2010-04-22 2010-04-26 2010-05-28 Annual 0.1828 104.8% N/A
2009-08-05 2009-08-07 2009-09-08 Semiannual 0.0893 -55.8% N/A
2009-04-24 2009-04-28 2009-06-01 Semiannual 0.202 92.4% N/A
2008-08-06 2008-08-08 2008-09-05 Other 0.105 -61.2% N/A
2008-04-30 0.2708 12.2% N/A
2008-04-28 2008-04-30 2008-05-23 Other 0.2414 -85% N/A
2008-01-02 1.6047 1644.3% N/A
2007-08-01 0.092 -59.6% N/A
2007-04-18 0.2278 197.7% N/A
2006-08-02 0.0765 -59.3% N/A
2006-04-19 0.1878 188.8% N/A
2005-08-03 0.065 -64.5% N/A
2005-04-27 0.183 195.2% N/A
2004-08-11 0.062 0% N/A

RELX Dividend FAQ

RELX PLC (NYSE: REL) is a London-based information-services group that delivers analytics, data, and decision-support tools to professional customers worldwide. It operates through four distinct segments: Risk (public-and-industry data combined with algorithms to assess credit, fraud, and cyber risk); Scientific, Technical & Medical (research-grade data and platforms for scientists, clinicians, and pharma); Legal (regulatory, case-law, and business information that boosts legal-team productivity); and Exhibitions (hybrid physical-digital events that facilitate market discovery and sourcing). The company, formerly Reed Elsevier, rebranded to RELX in July 2015 and traces its corporate lineage to 1903.

What is the Dividend Yield of RELX?

As of November 2025, RELX`s dividend yield is 1.89%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.82 USD by the current share price of 43.39.

Does RELX pay a dividend?

As of November 2025, RELX paid a dividend of 0.82 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-08 and the payout was 0.263 USD.

How often does RELX pay dividends?

RELX pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, RELX has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-08.

Will RELX pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.263 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for Relx (RELX) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RELX?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Relx (RELX) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of RELX?

RELX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.53% per year.
Strong growth: RELX's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of RELX?

RELX's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.81%. If you bought RELX's shares at 21.55 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.82 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.81% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RELX?

RELX Payout Consistency is 90.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Relx has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does RELX have a good Dividend Yield?

RELX`s 1.89% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of RELX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RELX is 79.0%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of RELX?

RELX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 45.56%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

RELX Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in RELX`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Relx`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.39% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -81.6%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Relx ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2015-07-01 with a factor of 4:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 4.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 1,910,400,000
1986 1,912,000,000 +0.08%
1987 2,052,800,000 +7.36%
1988 2,198,400,000 +7.09%
1989 2,207,600,000 +0.42%
1990 2,216,400,000 +0.4%
1991 2,225,200,000 +0.4%
1992 2,232,400,000 +0.32%
1993 2,242,400,000 +0.45%
1994 2,247,600,000 +0.23%
1995 2,234,750,000 -0.57%
1996 2,255,500,000 +0.93%
1997 2,314,125,000 +2.6%
1998 2,317,000,000 +0.12%
1999 2,317,875,000 +0.04%
2000 2,346,500,000 +1.23%
2001 2,573,625,000 +9.68%
2002 2,571,750,000 -0.07%
2003 2,561,625,000 -0.39%
2004 2,576,250,000 +0.57%
2005 2,583,875,000 +0.3%
2006 2,560,125,000 -0.92%
2007 2,569,250,000 +0.36%
2008 2,220,250,000 -13.58%
2009 2,297,750,000 +3.49%
2010 2,428,625,000 +5.7%
2011 2,440,625,000 +0.49%
2012 2,446,500,000 +0.24%
2013 1,927,100,000 -21.23%
2014 2,163,600,000 +12.27%
2015 2,110,400,000 -2.46%
2016 2,065,500,000 -2.13%
2017 2,023,400,000 -2.04%
2018 1,980,000,000 -2.14%
2019 1,947,160,900 -1.66%
2020 1,937,071,000 -0.52%
2021 1,929,425,400 -0.39%
2022 1,923,583,300 -0.3%
2023 1,896,198,100 -1.42%
2024 1,843,700,000 -2.77%
2025 1,843,700,000

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-10-20 04:41