RELX forecasts long term growth from AI as annual profits rise
RELX reported a nine percent rise in 2025 profit and expects AI to drive growth for years. The group is launching new tools to counter recent market fears.
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RELX Plc reported a 9% rise in its 2025 adjusted operating profit on Thursday, alongside an announcement that the company is accelerating the development and launch of AI-embedded products. Based in the United Kingdom 
GB, the professional information and analytics group stated that the faster pace of product rollouts is intended to drive customer value and growth for many years to come. This strategic shift follows a period of significant market pressure, as the company’s shares have roughly halved over the past year amid investor concern regarding potential disruption from artificial intelligence.
GB, the professional information and analytics group stated that the faster pace of product rollouts is intended to drive customer value and growth for many years to come. This strategic shift follows a period of significant market pressure, as the company’s shares have roughly halved over the past year amid investor concern regarding potential disruption from artificial intelligence.The company’s financial results for 2025 were accompanied by the disclosure that 13 generative-AI products have already been launched or announced across its various business segments. RELX indicated that these tools are being integrated into its core offerings to enhance functionality. Among the specific products highlighted were Lexis+ and Protege, which represent the company's push into advanced automated solutions. Furthermore, the group noted the integration of the Claude (Anthropic plugin) from Anthropic as part of its expanding technological ecosystem.
