RELX Dividend History & Yield
RELX PLC · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 (in 149 days) | Feb 19, 2027 | $0.279 | $27.90 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 6, 2027 (in 331 days) | Aug 20, 2027 | $0.279 | $27.90 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from RELX's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.558 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much RELX do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,151 | $74,634 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 10,753 | $373,172 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 21,506 | $746,344 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.61%. $10,000 in RELX would currently pay about $161 a year ($13 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
RELX dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | — | $0.279 | -57.5% |
| May 8, 2026 | — | $0.656 | +149.4% |
| Aug 8, 2025 | — | $0.263 | -53.0% |
| May 9, 2025 | — | $0.559 | +138.9% |
| Aug 2, 2024 | — | $0.234 | -55.5% |
| May 2, 2024 | — | $0.526 | +139.1% |
| Aug 3, 2023 | — | $0.22 | -52.8% |
| Apr 27, 2023 | — | $0.466 | +145.3% |
| Aug 4, 2022 | — | $0.19 | -60.6% |
| Apr 28, 2022 | — | $0.482 | +141.0% |
| Aug 5, 2021 | — | $0.20 | -57.4% |
| Apr 29, 2021 | — | $0.469 | +172.7% |
| Jul 31, 2020 | — | $0.172 | -58.9% |
| Apr 24, 2020 | — | $0.418 | +145.9% |
| Aug 1, 2019 | — | $0.17 | -56.1% |
| May 2, 2019 | — | $0.387 | +137.4% |
| Aug 2, 2018 | — | $0.163 | -58.0% |
| Apr 26, 2018 | — | $0.388 | +153.6% |
| Aug 2, 2017 | — | $0.153 | -52.0% |
| Apr 26, 2017 | — | $0.319 | +136.3% |
| Aug 3, 2016 | — | $0.135 | -56.6% |
| Apr 27, 2016 | — | $0.311 | +170.4% |
| Aug 5, 2015 | — | $0.115 | -60.7% |
| Apr 29, 2015 | — | $0.2928 | +146.5% |
Payout risk check
RELX scores 25/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About RELX PLC
RELX PLC, together with its subsidiaries, provides information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers in North America, Europe, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Risk; Scientific, Technical & Medical; Legal; and Exhibitions. The Risk segment offers information-based analytics and decision tools that combine public and industry specific content with technology and algorithms to assist clients in evaluating and predicting risk, as well as a portfolio of commercial healthcare products. Its Scientific, Technical & Medical segment provides scientific and medical information and data sets for science and healthcare.
Sector: Industrials. Industry: Specialty Business Services. First dividend on our records: May 8, 1995. 64 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
RELX dividend FAQ
When is RELX's next ex-dividend date?
RELX's next ex-dividend date is Feb 5, 2027 (in 149 days, estimated from its semi-annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.279 per share, expected on Feb 19, 2027.
How often does RELX pay dividends?
RELX pays dividends twice a year, 2 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.279 per share with an ex-date of Aug 7, 2026.
What is RELX's dividend yield?
RELX's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.69%, based on $0.935 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $34.71. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.558 per share, is 1.61%.
How much does RELX pay per share?
RELX pays about $0.279 per share each half-year, which works out to roughly $0.558 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $55.80 a year.
Has RELX grown or cut its dividend?
RELX has raised its annual dividend for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.9% a year (+13.7% over the last year). RELX did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of RELX do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.61%, you would need about 2,151 shares of RELX (roughly $74,634 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive twice a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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