RELX Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield

RELX has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 1.48 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.59%
Payout Ratio 2.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.28%
Consistency Lifetime 90.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.19%
Payout FCF 42.5%
Streak Years 9
Dividend Rating 48.99%
Ex-Dividend in 25 days: Buy before May 8, 2026 to receive the next dividend.
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis) and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Research & Consulting Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
BVI 13,626 M 3.22% 8.37%
TRI 39,259 M 1.88% 2.89%
CRAI 1,075 M 1.43% 3.73%
KBR 4,856 M 1.48% 1.79%
EFX 22,003 M 0.91% 1.14%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
ULS 17,148 M 38.67% 100.0%
BVI 13,626 M 25.74% 89.2%
CRAI 1,075 M 23.43% 100.0%
VRSK 24,967 M 11.61% 100.0%
EXPO 3,320 M 10.67% 100.0%
RELX Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of April 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-08 2026-05-08 2026-06-24 Semiannual 0.66 +151% N/A
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 -88.1% N/A
2015-04-30 2015-05-04 2015-05-28 Semiannual 0.964 -17.7% N/A
2015-04-29 2015-05-04 2015-05-28 1.171 +146.5% N/A
2014-08-06 2014-08-08 2014-09-04 Semiannual 0.475 -53.4% N/A
2014-05-01 2014-05-05 2014-05-30 Semiannual 1.0189 -15.2% N/A
2014-04-30 2014-05-05 2014-05-30 1.201 +193.6% N/A
2013-08-07 2013-08-09 2013-09-05 Semiannual 0.409 -59.9% N/A
2013-05-01 2013-05-03 2013-05-30 Semiannual 1.02 +171.3% N/A
2012-08-08 2012-08-10 2012-09-10 Semiannual 0.376 -57.2% N/A
2012-04-26 2012-04-30 2012-05-29 Semiannual 0.8775 -13.6% N/A
2012-04-25 2012-04-30 2012-05-29 1.016 +175.3% N/A
2011-08-04 2011-08-08 2011-09-02 Other 0.369 -57.1% N/A
2011-04-25 2011-04-27 2011-05-24 Annual 0.8602 -10.7% N/A
2011-04-21 2011-04-27 2011-05-24 0.963 +188.3% N/A
2010-08-04 2010-08-06 2010-09-03 Other 0.334 -62.8% N/A
2010-04-28 0.897 +22.7% N/A
2010-04-22 2010-04-26 2010-05-28 Annual 0.731 +104.8% N/A
2009-08-05 2009-08-07 2009-09-08 Semiannual 0.357 -55.8% N/A
2009-04-24 2009-04-28 2009-06-01 Semiannual 0.808 +92.4% N/A
2008-08-06 2008-08-08 2008-09-05 Other 0.42 -61.2% N/A
2008-04-30 1.083 +12.2% N/A
2008-04-28 2008-04-30 2008-05-23 Other 0.9656 -85% N/A
2008-01-02 6.419 +1644.3% N/A
2007-08-01 0.368 -59.6% N/A
2007-04-18 0.911 +197.7% N/A
2006-08-02 0.306 -59.3% N/A
2006-04-19 0.751 +188.8% N/A
2005-08-03 0.26 -64.5% N/A
2005-04-27 0.732 0% N/A

RELX Dividend FAQ

RELX PLC provides information-based analytics and decision tools across four segments: Risk, Scientific, Technical & Medical, Legal, and Exhibitions. This business model is common in the information services sector, which typically involves high intellectual property value and recurring revenue streams.

What is the Dividend Yield of RELX?

As of April 2026, RELX's dividend yield is 1.59%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.48 USD by the current share price of 33.30.

Does RELX pay a dividend?

As of April 2026, RELX paid a dividend of 1.48 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-08 and the payout was 0.66 USD.

How often does RELX pay dividends?

RELX pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, RELX has issued 3 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 0.635 (-3.8%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.91%.

Will RELX pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.66 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-08. The next Ex-Dividend date for Relx (RELX) is 2026-05-08.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for RELX?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Relx (RELX) is 2026-05-08.

What is the Dividend Growth of RELX?

RELX's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.28% 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 6.19%. If you bought RELX's shares at 23.94 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.48 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.19% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of RELX?

RELX Payout Consistency is 90.3%. 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 1.59% 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 2.8%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of RELX?

RELX's Overall Dividend Rating is 48.99%. 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 1.67% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%). Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

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: 2026-04-08 02:41 UTC