RELX Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield

RELX has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 0.92 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.49%
Payout Ratio 1.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.9%
Consistency Lifetime 100%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.6%
Payout FCF 41.8%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 60.8%
Chowder Number yield + growth 10.4% below 15% target for healthy growth
Yield vs Average 5y +33.2% avg 1.87% vs now 2.49%
Debt / EBITDA leverage 1.9x healthy
Income per 10k invested 249 USD per year
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly RELX annual dividends paid per share, showing the total cash Relx distributed to shareholders each year.
Dividend Growth Year over Year RELX year-over-year dividend growth rate, showing how Relx's dividend per share increased or decreased each year compared to the prior year.
Price and Yield per Payout History RELX dividend yield history versus share price over the past 5 years, showing how Relx's payout yield moved at each dividend payment relative to its stock price.
┅┅ Payout Yield (right) Price (left)

Top Dividend Payers in Research & Consulting Services

Top 9 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
SKA-B ST
Skanska (publ)
10,878 M 5.83% 7.34%
IPS PA
Ipsos
1,645 M 6.02% 6.57%
DKSH SW
DKSH Holding
5,168 M 4.38% 4.22%
BVI PA
Bureau Veritas
13,770 M 3.53% 3.96%
RELX NYSE
Relx
55,887 M 2.49% 3.61%
CRAI NASDAQ
CRA International
969 M 1.30% 2.74%
STN NYSE
Stantec
8,051 M 0.78% 1.56%
ULS NYSE
UL Solutions
17,437 M 0.67% 1.60%
VRSK NASDAQ
Verisk Analytics
24,502 M 0.91% 1.09%
Top 9 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
CRAI NASDAQ
CRA International
969 M 16.71% 100.0%
IPS PA
Ipsos
1,645 M 15.29% 100.0%
VRSK NASDAQ
Verisk Analytics
24,502 M 12.88% 100.0%
BVI PA
Bureau Veritas
13,770 M 13.83% 100.0%
RELX NYSE
Relx
55,887 M 7.88% 100.0%
ULS NYSE
UL Solutions
17,437 M 6.86% 100.0%
DKSH SW
DKSH Holding
5,168 M 4.93% 100.0%
STN NYSE
Stantec
8,051 M 4.65% 100.0%
SKA-B ST
Skanska (publ)
10,878 M 7.63% 88.2%

RELX Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data

Jan - -
Feb - -
Mar - -
Apr 0.61% 40
May 0.85% 60
Jun - -
Jul - -
Aug 0.61% 100
Sep - -
Oct - -
Nov - -
Dec - -

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

Last 10 Payments (USD) as of July 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 2026-06-24 Semiannual 0.656 +149.4% 1.94%
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 0% 0.66%

RELX Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of RELX?

As of July 2026, RELX's dividend yield is 2.49%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.92 USD by the current share price of 32.44.

Does RELX pay a dividend?

As of July 2026, RELX paid a dividend of 0.92 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-08 and the payout was 0.656 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 2026-05-08.

RELX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividend per share for RELX for the next payment is 0.743 (+13.3%). This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.29%.

Will RELX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.656 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-08. 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 7.88% 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 3.61%. If you bought RELX's shares at 25.47 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.92 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.61% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RELX?

RELX Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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. Very consistent: Relx has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does RELX have a good Dividend Yield?

RELX's 2.49% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of RELX?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of RELX is 1.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of RELX?

RELX's Overall Dividend Rating is 60.84%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

RELX Outstanding Shares Analysis

The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in RELX's Outstanding Shares?

Relx's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 2.44% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -89.9%). Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has RELX ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jul 1, 2015 with a ratio of 4:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 4 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1985 1,910,400,000 0%
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 1,833,407,000 -0.56%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield

Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.

Payout Ratio

Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.

Payout FCF

Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.

Growth Rate (CAGR)

Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.

Consistency

Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.

Yield on Cost

Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.

Streak

Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.

Dividend Rating

Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-07-03 03:05 UTC