<div id="readability-page-1"><div><h3>Key Insights</h3><ul> <li> Given the large stake in the stock by institutions, RELX's stock price might be vulnerable to their trading decisions </li> <li> The top 25 shareholders own 45% of the company </li> <li> Using data from analyst forecasts alongside ownership research, one can better assess the future performance of a company </li> </ul><p>Trump has pledged to &#34;unleash&#34; American oil and gas and these 15 US stocks have developments that are poised to benefit.</p><p> A look at the shareholders of RELX PLC (LON:REL) can tell us which group is most powerful.  We can see that institutions own the lion's share in the company with 75% ownership.   In other words, the group stands to gain the most (or lose the most) from their investment into the company. </p><p> Because institutional owners have a huge pool of resources and liquidity, their investing decisions tend to carry a great deal of weight, especially with individual investors.  Therefore, a good portion of institutional money invested in the company is usually a huge vote of confidence on its future.   </p><p> Let's delve deeper into each type of owner of RELX, beginning with the chart below. </p><p><span> Check out our latest analysis for RELX </span></p><figure><img height="245" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/asset/chart/380521-ownership-breakdown-1-dark-2/1765613597711?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="746" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/asset/chart/380521-ownership-breakdown-1-dark-2/1765613597711"/><figcaption>LSE:REL Ownership Breakdown December 13th 2025</figcaption></figure> <h2>What Does The Institutional Ownership Tell Us About RELX?</h2><p> Institutions typically measure themselves against a benchmark when reporting to their own investors, so they often become more enthusiastic about a stock once it's included in a major index. We would expect most companies to have some institutions on the register, especially if they are growing. </p> <p> We can see that RELX does have institutional investors; and they hold a good portion of the company's stock.  This can indicate that the company has a certain degree of credibility in the investment community. However, it is best to be wary of relying on the supposed validation that comes with institutional investors. They too, get it wrong sometimes.  When multiple institutions own a stock, there's always a risk that they are in a 'crowded trade'. When such a trade goes wrong, multiple parties may compete to sell stock fast. This risk is higher in a company without a history of growth. You can see RELX's historic earnings and revenue below, but keep in mind there's always more to the story. </p><figure><img height="1048" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/asset/chart/380521-earnings-and-revenue-growth-1-dark-2/1765613599244?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" width="1642" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://images.simplywall.st/asset/chart/380521-earnings-and-revenue-growth-1-dark-2/1765613599244"/><figcaption>LSE:REL Earnings and Revenue Growth December 13th 2025</figcaption></figure> <p> Investors should note that institutions actually own more than half the company, so they can collectively wield significant power.    We note that hedge funds don't have a meaningful investment in RELX.      Our data shows that BlackRock, Inc. is the largest shareholder with 10% of shares outstanding.       Meanwhile, the second and third largest shareholders, hold 5.3% and 3.0%, of the shares outstanding, respectively.   </p> <p> On studying our ownership data, we found that 25 of the top shareholders collectively own less than 50% of the share register, implying that no single individual has a majority interest. </p> <p> While studying institutional ownership for a company can add value to your research, it is also a good practice to research analyst recommendations to get a deeper understand of a stock's expected performance.   There are a reasonable number of analysts covering the stock, so it might be useful to find out their aggregate view on the future.  </p><h2>Insider Ownership Of RELX</h2><p> The definition of an insider can differ slightly between different countries, but members of the board of directors always count.  The company management answer to the board and the latter should represent the interests of shareholders. Notably, sometimes top-level managers are on the board themselves. </p><p> Insider ownership is positive when it signals leadership are thinking like the true owners of the company. However, high insider ownership can also give immense power to a small group within the company. This can be negative in some circumstances. </p> <p> Our data suggests that insiders own under 1% of RELX PLC in their own names.   Being so large, we would not expect insiders to own a large proportion of the stock. Collectively, they own UK£61m of stock.  Arguably recent buying and selling is just as important to consider. You can  click here to see if insiders have been buying or selling.  </p> <h2>General Public Ownership</h2><p> The general public-- including retail investors -- own 24% stake in the company, and hence can't easily be ignored.   While this size of ownership may not be enough to sway a policy decision in their favour, they can still make a collective impact on company policies. </p> <h2>Next Steps:</h2><p> While it is well worth considering the different groups that own a company, there are other factors that are even more important.    For example, we've discovered <strong>1 warning sign for RELX</strong> that you should be aware of before investing here.   </p> <p> If you are like me, you may want to think about whether this company will grow or shrink. Luckily, you can check this free report showing analyst forecasts for its future. </p> <p><small>NB: Figures in this article are calculated using data from the last twelve months, which refer to the 12-month period ending on the last date of the month the financial statement is dated. This may not be consistent with full year annual report figures.</small></p><div><p>Mobile Infrastructure for Defense and Disaster</p><p>The next wave in robotics isn't humanoid. Its fully autonomous towers delivering 5G, ISR, and radar in under 30 minutes, anywhere.</p><p>Get the investor briefing before the next round of contracts</p><p><span>Sponsored On Behalf of CiTech</span></p></div></div></div>

RELX

<p>RELX PLC (LON:REL) has strong institutional backing with 75% ownership by institutions. The top 25 shareholders own 45% of the company. BlackRock, Inc. is the largest shareholder with 10%. Insider ownership is under 1%, while the general public owns 24%. Institutional ownership suggests credibility but also poses risks if multiple institutions decide to sell simultaneously.</p>

With 75% ownership, RELX PLC (LON:REL) boasts of strong institutional backing