Relx reported growth in its scientific and legal divisions for the first half of 2026, although its revenue slightly missed analyst expectations. The global data and analytics company posted revenue of £4.9 billion for the six-month period ending in June, marking a 7 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025. Pre-tax profit rose modestly from £1.5 billion to £1.6 billion.

Chief Executive Erik Engstrom highlighted the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in driving the company’s growth, stating that ongoing advancements in AI have allowed Relx to deliver enhanced value to customers, accelerate product development, and maintain cost increases below revenue growth. He emphasized that AI has been a significant factor in the company’s business strategy for over a decade and is expected to remain central to its future expansion.

Chief Financial Officer Nick Luff elaborated on the integration of generative AI technologies with Relx’s proprietary data, particularly benefiting customers in legal, scientific, and financial services sectors. He noted that hundreds of thousands of professionals are using AI-enabled tools such as Lexis+ with Protégé to improve productivity and decision-making.

Despite the positive financial results and the reaffirmation of its full-year outlook, Relx shares experienced a slight decline, dropping 3 pence (0.1 percent) to £24.51 following the announcement. The company’s performance offers some reassurance to investors amid growing concerns about competition in the legal market from AI-focused firms like Anthropic.

Relx’s results come during a period of increased scrutiny of AI developments across traditional professional services, with many industry participants watching closely to see how established firms adapt to the evolving technological landscape.