Relx sees strong earnings, sales growth in 2026 as profits jump 9%

(Sharecast News) - UK information group Relx on Thursday said it expected strong earnings and revenue growth in 2026 after a 9% rise in underlying operating profit last year. The company, which provides analytics tools to the finance, legal and scientific industries, has been caught in the recent slump in software stocks sparked by the growth in artificial intelligence products which threatens the sector's business model.

Relx said it was embedding extra AI functionality in its products and developing them at a faster pace, while continuing to manage cost growth below revenue growth.

"This evolution has been a key driver of our business for well over a decade and will remain a key driver of customer value and growth in our business for many years to come," said chief executive Erik Engstrom.

Adjusted operating profit for the 12 months to December 31 came in at £3.3bn on the back of a 7% rise in revenue to £9.6bn.

Reporting by Frank Prenesti for Sharecast.com