RELX Dividend History & Analysis | 1.6% Yield

RELX has a dividend yield of 1.6% and paid 0.82 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.59%
Payout Ratio 1.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.28%
Consistency Lifetime 90.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.60%
Payout FCF 45.1%
Streak Years 31
Dividend Rating 48.37%

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.
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
Total Return 12m: -40.8%
Total Return 5y: 28.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Research & Consulting Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
IPS 1,825 M 4.31% 7.34%
BVI 14,188 M 3.22% 4.53%
CRAI 1,244 M 1.35% 4.75%
TRI 41,564 M 1.43% 3.06%
KBR 5,364 M 1.36% 2.24%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ULS 14,310 M 38.7% 100%
BVI 14,188 M 25.7% 89.2%
CRAI 1,244 M 23.4% 100%
IPS 1,825 M 19.7% 98.1%
VRSK 30,382 M 11.6% 100%

RELX Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

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 -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 0.732 195.2% N/A
2004-08-11 0.248 0% N/A

RELX Dividend FAQ

RELX PLC (NYSE: RELX) is a London-based information-services group that delivers data-driven analytics and decision tools to professional customers across four business segments: Risk, Scientific, Technical & Medical (STM), Legal, and Exhibitions. The company evolved from Reed Elsevier and rebranded in 2015, leveraging a legacy of over 120 years in publishing and data-intelligence.

What is the Dividend Yield of RELX?

As of February 2026, RELX`s dividend yield is 1.59%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.82 USD by the current share price of 29.38.

Does RELX pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, 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.

RELX dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for RELX for the next 4 payments are between 1.87 (+611.0%) and 2.88 (+995.1%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will RELX pay dividends in 2026?

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 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 3.60%. If you bought RELX's shares at 22.83 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.82 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.60% 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 1.6%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of RELX?

RELX`s Overall Dividend Rating is 48.37%. 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?

Relx's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.39% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -81.6%).

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
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.
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: 2026-02-03 04:21